Japanese girl group XG, who captivated audiences at the 88rising presents during the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 in Singapore last year, have revealed their plans for their inaugural world tour, ‘The first HOWL.’
The announcement for the tour also includes stops across Asia in cities such as Osaka, Yokohama, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Taipei, and more. The tour will commence on 18 May 2024.
After the Asian leg of the tour, the Japanese group, known for their hit ‘LEFT RIGHT’, is set to continue their journey in North America and Europe.
XG in Singapore 2024: Venue, ticket prices and more
On May 20, live entertainment promoter AEG Presents Asia announced the details of ‘The first HOWL’ concert in Singapore. To be held at The Star Theatre at The Star Vista on 16 July 2024, the septet will hit the stage for their first headline concert in the city-state at 8pm. Ticket prices will start from S$98 to S$348 (VIP).
Fan club pre-sale will begin on 27 May (Monday), 10am SGT and general on-sale will take place on 28 May (Tuesday), 10am SGT via Ticketmaster Singapore.
Details of XG 1st WORLD TOUR ‘The first HOWL’ in Singapore:
- Date: 16 July 2024, Tuesday
- Show Time: 8PM (SGT)
- Venue: The Star Theatre
- Ticket Prices: $348 (VIP) / $228 / $188 / $168 / $128 / $98 (excluding booking fee)
- Ticketing Link: Ticketmaster Singapore
Stay tuned this space for more tour updates such as the expected music setlist.
Tour dates for the XG 1st WORLD TOUR ‘The first HOWL’ in Asia:
18 to 19 May 2024: Osaka, Osaka-Jo Hall
25 to 26 May 2024: Yokohama, K-Arena Yokohama
10 to 11 July – Seoul, Yes24 Live Hall
13 July – Taipei, Taipei International Convention Center
16 July – Singapore, The Star Theatre
19 July – Jakarta, We The Fest
2 August – Manila, Araneta Coliseum
4 August – Bangkok, UOB LIVE
7 August – Kuala Lumpur, Mega Star Arena
Who is XG?
XG, which stands for Xtraordinary Girls, is a Japanese girl group that was established by Xgalx, a subsidiary of Avex, a notable entertainment company in Japan. The group, based in South Korea, is made up of seven talented members: Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harvey. They debuted on 18 March 2022, with the release of their digital single Tippy Toes.
The group’s name, Xtraordinary Girls, is a representation of their mission to inspire young people globally with their unique music and performances. The band started to gain attention with the launch of their social media accounts on 25 January 2022, and a video titled ‘Xgalx – The Beginning’ which spotlighted their journey through the Xgalx Project. Their pre-debut phase included various teasers such as rap and vocal covers, solo dance performances, and a dance video directed by South Korean dancer and choreographer, Choi Hyo-jin.
XG made their official debut with their all-English digital single Tippy Toes and followed it up with another single titled Mascara. Their debut performance on Mnet’s M Countdown in South Korea gained them significant attention. Later on, they went viral with a rap cypher video titled Galz Xypher that amassed 15 million views on TikTok.
In 2023, XG released their third all-English single, Shooting Star, and an additional track titled Left Right. They made history on 6 March 2023, by entering the Mediabase US Radio Top 40, a first for any Japanese female artist and group. Their journey continued with the release of Grl Gvng on 30 June 2023, which was a pre-release single for their debut EP, ‘New DNA’.
XG will release their fifth and newest single, ‘WOKE UP’, on 21 May 2024. Marking the first all-rap song performed by the group, this catchy track features an 808 bass infused with sounds unique to East Asia. Get ready to chant to addictive chorus lines like “WOKE UP LOOKIN’ LIKE THIS.
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Watch the teaser for ‘WOKE UP’ here:
(Hero and featured image credit: @xgofficial/Instagram)
This article first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Singapore
