XG is leaving predictability behind with their latest single “DEPENDS,” pairing the track with a vibrant, surreal music video that introduces a completely unexpected side of the group.
The visual concept centers around seven brightly colored, otherworldly creatures that suddenly materialize, with each fantastical being representing a different member of XG. Throughout the video, the septet relentlessly pursues these elusive creatures, dashing across four distinct sets that each boast a unique visual personality.
A Surreal Concept Rooted in Human Uncertainty
This whimsical, unconventional visual direction mirrors the core theme of the song itself: life’s emotions and decisions rarely boil down to a simple “yes” or “no.”
Musically, “DEPENDS” fuses the nostalgic energy of late-2000s and early-2010s electropop with soulful R&B sensibilities, rich vocal harmonies, and dynamic, shifting flows. The lyrics capture the mindset of pressing forward even when the answers aren’t clear, embracing the ambiguity of the phrase “it depends.”
The music video draws a direct parallel between this message and XG’s own artistic journey. Having forged their identity through bold, independent choices, the members literally step past the camera lens to dive headfirst into one imaginative world after another.
Rule-Breaking Fashion Meets High-Energy Choreography in ‘DEPENDS’
XG starts in vibrant, 1980s-inspired traditional outfits where neckties are styled in quirky, unconventional directions. The group then transitions into looks rooted in 1990s R&B and street culture, featuring striking animal and botanical motifs that highlight every member’s distinct personality. Bridging these two eras is an explosive dance break driven by heavy 2000s R&B and electropop beats, showcasing the septet’s sharp, dynamic performance style.
Exploring Vulnerability on B-Side Track “S.A.D”
Sharing the single release with “DEPENDS” is “S.A.D,” a track that pairs early-2000s R&B sensibilities with a contemporary rhythm section. Backed by crisp percussive beats and a nostalgic harp melody, the song delivers an unfiltered, honest look at melancholy. Rather than framing sadness as either a weakness or a strength, the lyrics leave that interpretation entirely up to the listener.
A Surprise Live Debut in Los Angeles
Fans got their first live taste of “DEPENDS” during the Los Angeles stop of XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE. Taking the stage at Crypto.com Arena on November 5, the group treated the packed venue to an unannounced debut performance of the track, drawing an electric, roaring reaction from the crowd.
Fans also finally solved a recent social media mystery after XG’s official Instagram account (@xgofficial) sparked widespread curiosity by suddenly following seven cryptic profiles. They are now confirmed as the members’ own solo accounts, all active:
JURIN @__jurin.asaya__
CHISA @_chisa.wav
HINATA @hichaaanie
HARVEY @amy__janet__harvey
JURIA @juriaauueda
MAYA @maya_kawachiii
COCONA @cocona__akiyama
The tour’s North American leg continues with stops in Chicago on November 9, Hamilton on November 12, and Newark on November 14. The nearly year-long global run will wrap up in February 2027 with “XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE FINAL ‘1’ & ‘7’,” featuring four massive dome shows split evenly between Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome Osaka.
With almost a full year on the road coming to a close, what is next for XG? True to the title of their new single, it depends.
