Hip-hop/R&B-inspired global girl group XG has officially revealed the main visual for their long-awaited 1st full album, “THE CORE – 核”, further heightening anticipation ahead of its release. Alongside the visual reveal, XG also confirmed that the album’s lead track will be titled “HYPNOTIZE.”
“HYPNOTIZE”: A Spellbinding Lead Track of XG’s 1st Full Album
Serving as the centerpiece of “THE CORE – 核,” “HYPNOTIZE” is a house-driven track where dreamlike textures intertwine with rhythmic piano, creating a deeply immersive listening experience. The song evokes the sensation of drifting along the fragile boundary between reality and dreams, pulling listeners into XG’s unmistakable sonic universe.
Built around themes of allure and hypnosis, “HYPNOTIZE” explores a quiet yet powerful form of attraction—one that draws someone in through a single glance, atmosphere, or presence. Rather than traditional seduction, the track radiates confidence, agency, and control, portraying the members of XG as figures fully aware of their own charm and power.
Lyrical elements such as “tick tock,” “gaze,” and “spell” reinforce the song’s hypnotic pull, illustrating a gradual descent into an irresistible rhythm. By the final moments, the listener is completely absorbed—moved by XG’s pulse, energy, and vision. “HYPNOTIZE” ultimately distills XG’s signature intensity into one striking statement track.
A Futuristic Visual That Amplifies the Album’s Core Theme
The newly released visuals further solidify XG’s reputation for bold, high-concept artistry. Set within a cold, futuristic space, the main visual balances fantasy and refinement, reinforcing the group’s one-of-a-kind worldview.
Styling centered around pure white and soft pastel tones enhances the sense of immersion, while layered outfits featuring lace, corsets, and silk add texture and intrigue. Experimental imagery, tension-filled compositions, and the members’ almost hypnotized gazes visually translate the core message of “HYPNOTIZE,” creating an atmosphere that is both mysterious and captivating.
With each release, XG continues to reinvent their image while maintaining a cohesive artistic identity—earning widespread acclaim both in Japan and internationally for their creativity and originality.
“THE CORE – 核”: A Declaration of XG’s Identity
Scheduled for release on Friday, January 23, 2026, “THE CORE – 核” represents the most honest and distilled expression of XG to date. Rather than chasing trends, the album looks inward—focusing on the source of their music, their identity, and their essence.
Spanning multiple genres and eras, the album moves freely across time and space while remaining grounded in XG’s unwavering core.
The album also reinforces XG’s vision of X-POP, a genre defined by the belief that truly good music holds value beyond borders, eras, and labels. “THE CORE – 核” also shouts the newly-branded Xtraordinary Genes (previously Xtraordinary Girls) after Cocona’s announcement.
This album marks both a culmination of XG’s journey so far and a powerful starting point toward limitless possibilities ahead.
Release Information
Artist: XG
1st Full Album: THE CORE – 核
Release Date: January 23, 2026 (FRI)
Pre-Order / Pre-Save: https://xg.lnk.to/THECORE_DIGITAL
Tracklist
- XIGNAL (The Intro)
- GALA
- ROCK THE BOAT
- TAKE MY BREATH
- NO GOOD
- HYPNOTIZE
- UP NOW
- O.R.B (Obviously Reads Bro)
- 4 SEASONS
- PS118
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