How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars (opens original article in a new tab)

Japanese girl band XG trained for six years before becoming global pop stars, with members undergoing intense preparation and one member coming out as transmasculine.

• XG is a Japanese girl band that trained for six years before debuting in 2022
• The band's members underwent intense training including singing, dancing, and language lessons
• Cocona, a band member, came out as transmasculine and received support from bandmates and fans
• XG's music blends hip-hop, R&B, and rock with a futuristic style