The Japanese group XG changed its name for inclusivity

In the highly controlled world of Japanese pop music, the group XG underwent a fundamental shift in identity to support one of its members. Originally, the group name stood for Xtraordinary Girls, a title that reflected their debut as an all female ensemble in 2022. However, after member Cocona publicly shared her identity as transmasculine and non-binary, the group chose to redefine what their name represented.