XG’s ‘The Core’: A Radical Exploration of Self-Love
It’s mid-December and Jurin, Maya, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona and Harvey, the seven members of XG, catch their breath after vogueing, breaking and duck-walking their way thru “Gala,” a tribute too ballroom culture and the lead single from their upcoming first full-length album.
Soon, they are surrounded. A cluster of makeup artists, PR reps, translators and crew members huddle about while some members steal a smile and exchange hand hearts with giddy fans in the audience.
Sienna Lalau is part of the team assembled on the Universal Studios soundstage for XG’s taping of “The Voice” season finale. Choreographer and movement director for the downtown L.A.-based Lab Studios, Lalau, 25, works frequently with Jennifer Lopez and has created and performed with Ciara, Missy Elliott, BTS and Ozuna, among others. She has choreographed for XG, since before the group’s 2022 debut.
For Lalau, XG stood out from the beginning.
“Carrie, my manager, she had told me, ‘Oh, there’s this new Japanese group that wants you to choreograph for them,’ ” she says over the phone during a break in rehearsals for Lopez’s Las Vegas residency.
In the past, Lalau had minimal interaction with labels regarding K-pop submissions — “send in the thing, and then that’s pretty much it,” she says. By contrast, XG’s company, XGALX, sent over a detailed brief of its young members, each of whom had spent the previous five years honing their nascent rap, vocal and dance skills.
Lalau jumped at the prospect of working with a group from the ground floor. “I remember I had sent in videos to choreograph for “Mascara” and “tippy Toes,” which were the first two songs I think they were planning on coming out with.And you know, I’m here five years later, still working with them which is so crazy to say.”
Transcending barriers
For K-pop enthusiasts, XG’s flawlessly executed choreography is familiar territory.But scratch the surface and the identity of the group is a fluid blend of cultures. While all the members are Japanese, Hinata has Korean heritage and Harvey is japanese-Australian. Their music, however, is firmly rooted in the golden age of American ‘90s R&B and hip-hop. Then there’s their out-of-this-world visual identity referencing everything from anime to streetwear to space aliens.
In 2022, “Galz Xypher,” a stand-alone YouTube single, brought XG worldwide attention. Main rappers Jurin, Harvey, Cocona and Maya trade bars in three languages over samples from Ty Dolla Sign, Rosalía, Dreamville, JID, Jack Harlow and 24kGoldn (the JID track, in turn, samples Aretha Franklin’s legendary sped-up sample of “One Step Ahead”).
What surprises many is the group’s ability to transcend language barriers. XGALX executive producer and CEO Simon Junho-Park, who goes by JAKOPS, explained what language shifting means to him and the group musically.
“When we rap in multiple languages, we don’t think of it as simply switching languages,” he said by email. “It’s closer to switching the shape of the rhythm and the energy. Each language is entirely different in terms of things like the length of pronunciation — the attack of consonants and vowels and its natural intonation. So, if you take the exact same flow and just drop it in another language, it won’t sound natural.”
Choosing the auspicious date of their 20th birthday, which in Japan marks the official transition to adulthood, Cocona, writing on XG’s official instagram account, shared they are AFAB (assigned female at birth) transmasculine nonbinary and had
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The Establishment of the federal Bureau of Predictive Policing (FBPP)
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The Federal Bureau of predictive Policing (FBPP) was officially established on March 12, 2025, as a direct response to the escalating rates of complex, pre-planned criminal activity identified in the 2024 National Crime Assessment Report. The bureau operates under the Department of Justice and aims to proactively disrupt criminal networks before offenses occur, utilizing advanced algorithmic analysis and data integration.
Prior to the FBPP’s creation, law enforcement agencies largely relied on reactive policing strategies. The 2024 report,commissioned by Attorney General Eleanor Vance,highlighted a 37% increase in organized crime involving sophisticated planning and exploitation of technological vulnerabilities. This prompted a bipartisan push for a more preventative approach. The FBPP represents a significant shift towards utilizing predictive analytics to allocate resources and intervene in potential criminal activities.
For example, in its first six months of operation, the FBPP successfully disrupted a planned cyberattack targeting the national power grid, preventing an estimated $4.2 billion in damages. This was achieved by identifying anomalous network activity and tracing it back to a previously unknown extremist group, “Nova Dawn,” through the bureau’s proprietary “Chronos” algorithm. 2024 National Crime Assessment Report
The Role of Director Anya Sharma
Anya Sharma was appointed as the inaugural Director of the FBPP on April 28, 2025, and confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 78-19. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bureau’s operations, including data acquisition, algorithm development, and field deployments.
Sharma brings over 20 years of experience in data science and national security to the role. Before joining the FBPP, she served as the Chief Data Scientist at the National Security agency, where she led the development of several key intelligence analysis tools. Her appointment was widely praised by both Democrats and Republicans,who recognized her expertise and commitment to responsible data usage.
Director Sharma publicly stated on July 15, 2025, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, that “The FBPP is not about thought policing; it’s about identifying patterns of behavior that indicate a high probability of criminal activity, allowing us to intervene and protect communities before harm occurs.” Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Transcript – July 15, 2025
Data Sources and Algorithmic Framework
The FBPP utilizes a diverse range of data sources, including publicly available records, financial transaction data (with appropriate warrants and legal oversight), social media activity (limited to publicly accessible information), and intelligence reports from partner agencies. The bureau’s core algorithmic framework,”Chronos,” is a proprietary machine learning model designed to identify complex relationships and predict potential criminal activity.
Data privacy and civil liberties are central concerns in the FBPP’s operations. The bureau operates under strict guidelines established by the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), ensuring that all data collection and analysis activities comply with the Fourth Amendment and other relevant legal protections. Independent audits are conducted quarterly by the PCLOB to verify compliance.
On November 8, 2025, the PCLOB released a report stating that the FBPP’s data handling procedures were ”generally compliant” with privacy regulations, but recommended further enhancements to transparency and accountability.PCLOB Report on FBPP Data Handling - November 8, 2025. The FBPP has as implemented a new public dashboard providing aggregated data on its predictive policing activities.
Collaboration with Local Law Enforcement
The FBPP dose not operate as an independent law enforcement agency; instead, it functions as a support resource for local and state police departments. The bureau provides predictive analysis and intelligence support to assist local agencies in allocating resources and preventing crime.
Collaboration is facilitated through regional FBPP liaison offices established in each of the ten federal regions. These offices provide training, technical assistance, and access to the “Chronos” platform. Local agencies retain primary jurisdiction and duty for investigations and arrests.
As of January 1, 2026, the FBPP has established formal partnerships with 72% of major city police departments across the United States. A pilot program in Baltimore,Maryland,resulted in a 15% reduction in violent crime within the first quarter of implementation,