XG joins Coachella 2025 line-up ！ Get to know these trailblazing girls ahead of the music festival
Jurin, Chisa, Cocona, Hinata, Maya, Juria, and Harvey trained for several years under the X-GALAXY project before officially debuting as XG on March 18, 2022. The group quickly gained attention for their unique sound and powerful performances.
XG ！ a global girl group under XGALX ！ was formed through the X-GALAXY project. The seven members ！ Jurin, Chisa, Cocona, Hinata, Maya, Juria, and Harvey ！ trained for years before making their official debut on March 18, 2022, with the single ＾Tippy Toes.￣
Their music style, known as X-POP, blends global sounds and aims to transcend cultural boundaries, with "X" symbolizing the unknown, limitless, and special. This year, the group has been added to the Coachella 2025 lineup, so let's get to know the girls a little more.
Are You Ready??#Coachella is coming soon!#CoachellaOnYouTubehttps://t.co/LpAnvZESlZ@coachella @YouTube#XG #XGALX pic.twitter.com/77QcvVQlwT
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) April 6, 2025
Jurin
Birth Name: Asaya Jurin
Birthday: June 19, 2002
Position: Leader, Lead Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist
#JURIN
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) March 4, 2025
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IS THIS LOVE
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Born in Chigasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, Jurin was the first member of XG to be revealed, on January 29, 2022. Before debuting, she worked as a fashion model at the age of 15. She¨s also a professional snowboarder, having started at just 3 years old, inspired by her surfer parents. By 12, she had already turned pro and won several championships.
Chisa
Birth Name: Kondou Chisa
Birthday: January 17, 2002
Position: Sub-Leader, Main Vocalist
#CHISA
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) March 4, 2025
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IS THIS LOVE
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Born in Osaka, Japan, Chisa was the second member to be introduced, revealed on January 30, 2022. Before joining the group, she pursued acting and was signed under Kansai Collection Entertainment. In 2016, she won the semi-grand prix at the Tokyo Girls Audition.
Hinata
Birth Name: Sohara Hinata
Birthday: June 11, 2002
Position: Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist
#HINATA
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) March 4, 2025
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IS THIS LOVE
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Born in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Hinata was the fourth member to be revealed, on February 1, 2022. She is half Japanese and half Korean. Before her debut, she was rumored to be a trainee under YG Entertainment, as she was frequently spotted around the YG building.
Harvey
Birth Name: Amy Jannet Harvey
Birthday: December 18, 2002
Position: Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist
#HARVEY
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) March 4, 2025
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IS THIS LOVE
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Born in Tokyo, Japan, Harvey was the seventh and final member to be introduced, on February 4, 2022. She is of mixed heritage, with an Australian father and a Japanese mother. Harvey began modeling during junior high and worked with notable brands like VOGUE GIRL.
Juria
Birth Name: Ueda Juria (formerly known as Yanou Juria)
Birthday: November 28, 2004
Position: Main Vocalist
#JURIA
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) March 4, 2025
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IS THIS LOVE
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Born in Osaka, Japan, Juria was the sixth member to be revealed, on February 3, 2022. She is a former member of the idol group Amorecarina, which she graduated from on September 30, 2015. As a child, she appeared in several commercials, including one for a Nintendo 3DS game at age 11 and another in 2015.
Maya
Birth Name: Kawachi Maya
Birthday: August 10, 2005
Position: Lead Vocalist, Rapper
#MAYA
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) March 4, 2025
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IS THIS LOVE
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Born and raised in Japan, Maya attended an international school where she primarily spoke English. She was the fifth member to be revealed, on February 2, 2022. During her pre-debut years, she won several awards, showcasing her early talent and potential.
Cocona
Birth Name: Akiyama Kokona
Birthday: December 6, 2005
Position: Main Rapper, Sainensh┃ (Youngest)
#COCONA
！ XG OFFICIAL (@XGOfficial_) March 4, 2025
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IS THIS LOVE
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Born in Kanto, Japan, Cocona was the third member to be introduced, on January 31, 2022. In 2018, she gained recognition after winning the Kira Challe audition in the singing category with her rendition of BIGBANG's "Haru Haru."
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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