How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars
Japanese girl group XG has achieved global success following a rigorous, decade-long training program. The group emphasizes their deep personal bond, symbolized by their 'Hesono-o' (umbilical cord) concept.
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The story highlights the intense training culture of the J-pop and K-pop industries and the global reach of modern Asian pop music.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Mark Savage Music correspondent XGALX XG s hits include Hypnotise, Mascara and Left Right Every night, before they take the stage, the seven members of pop group XG form a circle and join hands. Band leader Jurin shouts " Hesono ", and the other members reply with a loud shout of " Oh ", flinging their arms towards the sky.
The article is a standard entertainment profile focusing on the group's history and creative identity.
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