XG Discuss North American Tour and Fan Inspiration
XG Talks Sold-Out US Tour, New Music, and the Power of ALPHAZ
K-pop sensations XG are wrapping up a whirlwind year, having just completed the North American leg of thier first world tour, “The First Howl.” The seven-member girl group, known for their unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop, captivated audiences across Asia before bringing their high-energy performances to sold-out venues across the U.S.
“We had so much fun [and] we met so many of our U.S. ALPHAZ and they were all dressed up with amazing cool outfits, they sang top to bottom… so much good energy from them,” member MAYA told Billboard, reflecting on the overwhelming support from their dedicated fanbase.
The group, which includes members CHISA, COCONA, HARVEY, HINATA, JURIN, MAYA, and JURIN, found the energy from their U.S. fans incredibly inspiring. ”It was a nice ‘give-and-take,'” HARVEY added, explaining how the enthusiasm from the crowd fueled their performances.
XG’s setlist has evolved throughout the tour, incorporating new tracks like “Undefeated,” “Woke Up,” “Something Ain’t Right,” and “IYKYK,” released throughout 2024. Their latest EP, Awe, dropped last month and features these new singles alongside the lead single “Howling.”
“We want each performance to be fresh and exciting,” JURIN shared, noting that even the newest songs were met with keen singalongs from ALPHAZ who already knew the lyrics and choreography.
Awe itself is a sonic journey, blending R&B influences with XG’s signature upbeat dance tunes and hip-hop/pop sound. “The EP was inspired by the sense of curiosity and shock people experience when they encounter something new,” JURIN explained. “We hope that through our album you can feel awe and experience many surprising and exciting moments.”
The group also delved into the concept behind the outer space-themed music video for “IYKYK,” and revealed that they frequently enough draw inspiration for their own style from the creative outfits worn by their fans.
With the North American leg complete, XG is gearing up for the European leg of “The First howl” tour, ready to share their electrifying performances and connect with even more fans across the globe.
XG: From Sold-Out US Tour to New Music and the Power of ALPHAZ
XG, the seven-member K-pop powerhouse, is riding high after completing the North American leg of their debut world tour, “The First Howl.” Known for their genre-bending sound, XG captivated audiences across the US with their high-energy performances and undeniable charisma.
“We had so much fun [and] we met so many of our U.S. ALPHAZ and they where all dressed up with amazing cool outfits, they sang top to bottom… so much good energy from them,” member MAYA shared with Billboard, highlighting the overwhelming support from their dedicated fanbase.
Fellow member HARVEY added, “It was a nice ‘give-and-take,'” explaining the reciprocal energy exchange between the performers and the enthusiastic crowd.
XG’s setlist has evolved throughout the tour, seamlessly weaving in new tracks like “Undefeated,” “Woke Up,” “something Ain’t Right,” and “IYKYK,” released throughout 2024. Their latest EP,Awe,dropped last month and features these singles alongside the lead single “Howling.”
“We want each performance to be fresh and exciting,” JURIN shared, noting how ALPHAZ were already singing along to their newest songs, showcasing their dedication.
Awe itself is a sonic journey, blending R&B influences with XG’s signature upbeat dance tunes and distinctive hip-hop/pop sound. “The EP was inspired by the sense of curiosity and shock people experience when they encounter something new,” JURIN explained. “We hope that through our album you can feel awe and experience many surprising and exciting moments.”
The group also discussed the concept behind the outer space-themed music video for “IYKYK,” and revealed that they often draw inspiration for their own style from the creative outfits worn by their fans.
With the North American leg complete, XG is gearing up for the European leg of “The First Howl” tour, ready to share their electrifying performances and connect with even more fans across the globe.