On October 11, global girl group XG dropped their highly-anticipated pre-release track, ‘IYKYK,’ along with a mesmerizing music video on their official YouTube channel. This track is the second glimpse into their upcoming second mini-album, “AWE,” set to release on November 8, 2024.
‘IYKYK’ – A Pre-Release Song that Breaks Boundaries
‘IYKYK’ is musical journey that explores XG’s desire to push limits and venture beyond the ordinary. The lyrics reflect the spirit of discovering new dimensions together at lightspeed, a metaphor for traveling to unexplored territories and experiencing the extraordinary.
The track was crafted by JAKOPS (SIMON JUNHO PARK), the executive producer and president of XGALX, with musical influences from m-flo’s 2001 hit ‘prism’. It incorporates a 2-step rhythm, creating a drifting sensation that mimics a journey through space.
The chorus lyric, “IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW,” embodies the idea that only those in tune with the experience can truly understand, inviting fans to join XG’s interstellar adventure.
A Mystical Music Video: Exploring ‘Sense Mutation’
XG music video for ‘IYKYK’ offers a unique storytelling approach. Unlike their previous releases, this video showcases the world through XG’s lens, revealing how each member perceives reality through distorted senses. This concept, termed ‘Sense Mutation,’ allows them to see hidden truths and uncover the purest light. The dream-like imagery creates a surreal experience, immersing fans in a mystical universe shaped by XG’s imagination.
The artistic direction of ‘IYKYK’ video invites viewers to witness the transformation of XG. It blends ethereal visuals with cutting-edge effects. This marks a new evolution in XG’s narrative, further deepening their futuristic aesthetic and bold concepts.
XG’s World Tour: ‘The First HOWL’
XG is currently electrifying audiences on their first-ever world tour, ‘The First HOWL.’ The tour kicked off in Las Vegas on October 4th and is now crossing major U.S. cities, including:
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Grand Prairie
- Sugar Land
- Duluth
- New York
- Chicago
Following their U.S. leg, the group will head to Europe, starting with Manchester on November 18th. They will perform in seven additional cities, including London, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Düsseldorf, and Amsterdam.
In 2025, XG’s tour will conclude in Japan with a total of 8 shows across four major cities:
- Nagoya
- Tokyo
- Fukuoka
- Osaka
Mark Your Calendars for AWE – Releasing November 8
Fans eagerly anticipating more from XG can look forward to the full release of their second mini-album, ‘AWE,’ on November 8. This album promises to continue the boundary-pushing narrative introduced by ‘IYKYK,’ offering a deeper dive into XG’s evolving sound and concept.
With ‘IYKYK’ setting the stage, XG is ready to make waves once again. This release signals an era of limitless creativity, from mind-bending visuals to captivating music. Fans across the globe are already hooked, and the journey with XG has only just begun.
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