XG released its first full-length album, “THE CORE – 核”, this Friday (23), marking a decisive step in the group’s evolution. The release is accompanied by the debut of the official music video for the title track, “HYPNOTIZE.”
XG has stepped into the center of the universe with the release of their first-ever full-length album, “THE CORE – 核”, out today. Marking a defining milestone in the group’s evolution, the album arrives alongside the premiere of the official music video for its lead track “HYPNOTIZE”.
Arriving on the heels of their redefinition from “Xtraordinary Girls” to “Xtraordinary Genes”, “THE CORE – 核” is a statement piece that cuts beyond trends and surface aesthetics, carving directly into XG’s deepest essence. Featuring a total of 10 tracks, the album includes previously released songs such as “GALA” and “4 SEASONS”, presenting a cohesive body of work that foregrounds identity, intent, and musical integrity.
The lead single “HYPNOTIZE” is a house-driven track that blends ethereal soundscapes with rhythmic piano lines. Built around themes of fascination and hypnosis, the song draws listeners into an immersive experience that drifts between reality and dreams. Like sinking into the deepest ocean, the track pulls audiences toward the very centre of the album, positioning “HYPNOTIZE” as both a sonic and conceptual gateway into “THE CORE – 核”.
The newly released music video visualises the world of “THE CORE”, depicting a journey toward XG’s deepest inner realm. Using the deep sea as a metaphor for places unreachable by humans, the video expresses a profound internal universe hidden beneath the surface. While XG’s past works often explored the vastness of space, the deep sea presented here mirrors that same sense of the unknown, further emphasising the mysterious and essential qualities the group continues to pursue.
The video opens by drawing viewers in through the members’ gaze and voices, before gradually descending into deeper layers of consciousness in sync with the music. Spiral motifs recur throughout, visually amplifying the sensation of surrendering to the sound and heightening immersion. Underwater scenes intensify the hypnotic atmosphere, enhancing the cinematic impact and reinforcing the album’s core themes.
Earlier today, XG also appeared on Korea’s popular music program MUSIC BANK, where they performed “HYPNOTIZE” for the first time, commanding attention with a powerful stage presence.
With “THE CORE – 核”, XG enters a new chapter, evolving from “Xtraordinary Girls” into “Xtraordinary Genes”, a shift that reflects the group’s sharpened identity and essential energy. This momentum continues beyond music: on 18 January, XG was officially named ambassador for the FIFA World Cup Japan, further cementing their growing global presence.
XG will launch their second world tour, XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE, beginning with three shows at K-Arena Yokohama on 6 February. Spanning Japan and extending across Asia, North America, the UK and Europe, Australia, Latin America and more, the tour signals the next phase of XG’s worldwide ascent.
With “THE CORE – 核”, XG does more than release an album. The group defines its nucleus, sets its trajectory, and stands firmly at the centre of its own universe.
