XG perform at the Tokyo Dome concert. XGALX Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Girl group XG has been leading the charge in the global pop space since their debut three years ago. The seven-piece hip-hop and R&B-inspired group - made up of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona - debuted in 2022 with the single "Tippy Toes." In the time since the undeniably catchy song, XG has ventured into an array of different genres with songs like the rap-heavy "Woke Up" to the Y2K-feeling "Left Right" and "Shooting Star." Formed by Japanese entertainment company XGLAX, a global fanbase has always been XG's target. The seven-piece outfit took yet another step forward on the global stage this past April, making their Coachella debut to much fanfare. Related Stories Lifestyle The Internet Agrees: Coldplay Concert Scandal Was the Funniest Thing to Happen This Week News Billy Joel Sits Down With Bill Maher for Post-Brain Disorder Diagnosis Interview The women of XG stopped by The Hollywood Reporter's L.A. office to discuss Coachella, their recent single "Million Places," their world tour and what they hope for the future. Can you tell me about your experience at Coachella? MAYA We're still not over how amazing Coachella was. The energy was just so crazy, and it was our first time ever going to Coachella. It was one of our dream stages and it's one of the biggest music festivals in the world, so we were so grateful and honored to be able to perform [at the festival]. There were so many Alphaz who came to watch our performance, so we're grateful for them. What were preparations for Coachella like? How long were you were preparing - there were obviously things you couldn't prepare for, like a windy stage. MAYA Super windy. CHISA Coachella is a stage we've been dreaming about for so long. We worked on the setlist together, focusing on the transitions between the songs too. Since it was a band adaptation, we basically built the stage from scratch. We also worked on a new choreography; a dance routine called "Shinobi." We practiced all this after arriving in L.A. We rearranged the MC for Coachella too. We are doing a world now [that has] a different setlist. This Coachella-exclusive setlist shows everything great about us. We practiced over and over again - we even changed the setlist at the very last moment. We poured our hearts into it. It was fun, but very windy, much more than we expected. We had a blast. The vibe was awesome and very festive. But we need to solve the wind problem, so you may see some changes during week two. (This interview was conducted between week one and week two.) You all looked like you were having so much fun. Were there any surprise moments on stage for any of you? COCONA During "Is This Love," although it was just for a moment, there's this scene where we wave flowers. The audience also waved with their lightsticks. They danced to "Left Right" like this [motions hands from left to right]. In the last part, some were dancing along with us. I saw many Alphaz in the front row - they were shouting "XG," which made us really happy. We were more focused at Coachella compared to [our recent] world tour, so we weren't able to interact with our fans as we usually do. But even with the in-ears [in], I could hear them cheering and singing. I was excited to see new people dancing along with us. During "IYKYK," they were like "Wooo!" It was a happy surprise. Is there anything you learned from the experience? Even if just from week one to week two? JURIA We've got tons. It went beyond our expectations. Since Coachella is held outdoors, the wind felt strong, as we mentioned earlier. I wore my hair down because I like it that way. But my face got covered with the wind. There were many other incidents partly because it was outdoors. I'll take this as a lesson and wear my hair up next time. It was a valuable learning experience. Performing in a different environment from the world tour taught us so many things. Performing at an outdoor festival like Coachella was such a huge honor. Can you tell me about "Million Places?" JURIN We've [been] touring around the world for about a year. This song is filled with the precious moments we shared with Alphaz. The song and lyrics, for example, reflect our visit to the U.S. and what we experienced in Paris. This song is filled with memories of what we've actually been through. This song will take Alphaz back to the world tour. It's going to be a special song. I'm very sure about this. CHISA It's a moving track. What was your experience touring the world like? Can you share how you were able to go through this experience together and about some of your favorite moments? HINATA During the world tour, we worked together to build the stage. That experience gave us a deeper sense of resp