- September 17, 2026
- 05:01 PM
Bingkai Karya – XG is set to release its new digital single “DEPENDS” on 6 November 2026, marking the group’s first new music since its debut full album, “THE CORE – 核”, released in January 2026. The announcement arrives shortly after the group’s first appearance at Rock In Japan Festival 2026 in Chiba and follows the official rebranding of XGALX, the label and entertainment brand behind XG.
The rebrand follows a brief disappearance of XGALX’s website and social media accounts on 13 September, which sparked speculation among fans. The blackout was followed by the introduction of a new tagline, “Genuine Art Lives. Lives Create Culture”, signalling a new direction for the company. XGALX describes the change as a full reset built around an artist-centred structure, while retaining the key staff responsible for developing the label and expanding its music, management, and marketing operations with a stronger global focus.
The upcoming single “DEPENDS” reflects that same sense of uncertainty and openness. Rather than forcing emotions into a definitive answer, the song follows someone who continues moving forward while accepting that some questions remain unresolved. Its central perspective is captured through lines such as “I still don’t know myself” and “I’m still searching”, while the title itself embraces the phrase “It depends” as an acknowledgment of uncertainty.
The release comes during an especially active year for XG. In 2026, the group became the first Japanese artist to perform at Capital’s Summertime Ball in London, followed by its first appearance at Fuji Rock Festival and a second-headliner performance at LA’s Head In The Clouds Festival. The group is also currently undertaking its second world tour, “XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE,” featuring 35 shows across Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America, before concluding with performances at Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka in February 2027.
Beyond music, XG’s seven members, JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and COCONA, have continued expanding their presence across fashion and culture. Their recent activities include magazine covers and ambassador roles connected to international fashion houses and publications.
With “DEPENDS” and a newly reimagined XGALX, XG moves into its next chapter while embracing the uncertainty at the heart of its new single. The digital single will be released on 6 November 2026.
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