XG surprised fans by releasing ‘4 SEASONS’, a pre-release track from their upcoming full album ‘THE CORE – 核’ scheduled for release on January 23 2026.
The unexpected drop came as a special Christmas gift for fans. ‘4 SEASONS’ is an acoustic track that delicately captures the emotions the XG vocal unit, CHISA, HINATA, and JURIA, have held close over time. Feelings that could not be expressed despite their closeness, moments spent apart, and emotions that gradually deepened are gently revealed through calm guitar tones and expansive soundscapes.
The song focuses on moments where each member’s emotions reflect one another like mirrors as the seasons change. Warmth and quiet sadness, deep in their hearts, along with feelings left unspoken, softly overlap with shifting scenery, emerging as subtle forms of mutual support. The delicate vocal performances and carefully crafted arrangements vividly portray emotional nuances and depth, leaving traces of feelings that linger in the spaces between sounds, gently awakening listeners’ own memories and moments in time. Reflecting the changing emotions across the four seasons, ‘4 SEASONS’ naturally conveys the thoughts the members have carried within them, leaving a calm and lasting aura long after the song ends.
The music video follows CHISA, HINATA, and JURIA as they journey through the seasons and arrive at the end of the year and Christmas together. Simply by being close to one another, they create a time filled with warmth and happiness. Scenes of cooking together, dancing with laughter, and playfully spending time naturally bring smiles to viewers’ faces. Moments of drinking coffee together, sharing cake, and enjoying their favorite music show that even ordinary days can become cherished memories, gently conveying that sharing time with someone can truly warm the heart.
XG, who recently appeared as guest performers on the Season 28 finale of ‘The Voice’, one of the largest audition shows in the US, delivering a powerful performance of ‘GALA’, has continued their strong momentum across the country. Following the broadcast, XG trended on X, while Google searches for the group surged by over 1,000 percent, drawing nationwide attention.
In addition, the full tracklist for XG’s long-awaited first full album ‘THE CORE – 核,’ set for release on 23 January next year, was revealed. The album features 10 tracks, including ‘4 SEASONS’ and the previously released ‘GALA’, which debuted in September.
For XG, 2025 marked a year of major global growth. The group held the final show of their first world tour, XG 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL”, which attracted approximately 400,000 attendees, at Tokyo Dome. In April, they headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, becoming the first Japanese artist to do so.
Looking ahead to 2026, XG will release their first full album, THE CORE – 核, on 23 January, followed by their second world tour, XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE, beginning in February. Expectations continue to rise as XG enters a new chapter and reaches for even greater heights as global artists.
XG 1st Full Album THE CORE – 核
2026.1.23 FRI
01. XIGNAL (The Intro)
02. GALA
03. ROCK THE BOAT
04. TAKE MY BREATH
05. NO GOOD
06. HYPNOTIZE
07. UP NOW
08. O.R.B (Obviously Reads Bro)
09. 4 SEASONS
10. PS118
XG 1st Full Album Special Website
https://xgalx.com/xg/xg-1stfullalbum/
XG’s first full-length album is a declaration that captures the group at its deepest essence. Moving beyond trends and surface decoration, it focuses on the core of music and existence itself. The album freely crosses genre boundaries, unfolding as a journey that connects time and space. Yet at the center of every transformation stands XG’s identity and unmistakable energy, unwavering and intact. This album is also a declaration of a new genre created by XG: X-POP.
Guided by the belief that “good music holds meaning on its own,” the album presents a sincere musical journey that transcends time and place. This body of work offers the most honest portrait of who XG is today, while serving as a powerful starting point for infinite expansion in the future.
