South Korean‑Japanese pop group XG is set to bring its debut album The Core – 核 to Australian audiences, with shows scheduled at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on October 12 and Sydney’s Afterpay Arena on October 14.
Fans are eager.
Tour dates mark a new chapter for the seven‑member act
The act, composed of Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona, has already hit the Top 40 in the United States, walked the runway at Shanghai Fashion Week and performed at venues ranging from Coachella to the Tokyo Dome. Their music blends EDM, hip‑hop, pop and R&B, and lyrics shift among English, Korean and Japanese.
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“The Core is an album that captures the very ‘core’ of who we are right now,” Chisa explained. “It isn’t confined to any one genre and brings together everything XG has experienced, how we’ve grown, and all the time the seven of us have spent together.” The record, released in January, is promoted as the foundation for the group’s self‑described “X‑Pop” style, a term the members use to signal a sound that crosses cultural lines.
Members share how touring reshapes daily habits
“Touring can really disrupt your normal routine, so instead of trying to do everything perfectly, I focus on consistently doing whatever I can,” Chisa said. Simple workouts, staying hydrated and a minimal skincare routine help her keep a steady rhythm despite the hectic schedule.
For Hinata, the experience highlighted the importance of self‑care. “I still haven’t quite gotten used to the time differences,” she admitted, noting that the act now communicates more frequently than on earlier trips.
Harvey emphasized the bonding effect of local experiences. “Sharing unique moments, whether it’s trying the local food or doing something we can only do there, naturally brings us closer together,” she added.
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These adjustments reflect a broader trend among touring acts that must balance performance demands with health considerations, a fact that industry observers have noted in recent years.
Australia holds a personal connection for Harvey, whose father is Australian and who lived there briefly as a child. “Seeing my grandparents and all the members hugging one another was such a heart‑warming moment that I’ll never forget,” she recalled. The trip also allows her to pay tribute to INXS, a band she draws inspiration from.
From a practical standpoint, the Australian shows provide a chance for the act to test new set designs and audience interaction strategies that differ from Asian venues. This could shape how XG tailors its performances for future markets, especially as they continue to refine the X‑Pop identity.