XG unleash their essence in debut album 'THE CORE – 核', ‘HYPNOTIZE’ us with dreamy deep sea music video

XG have stepped into a new era. The global girl group have unveiled their long-awaited first full-length album THE CORE – 核, alongside the music video for their captivating lead track, ‘HYPNOTIZE’.

Marking a major milestone in their evolution, THE CORE – 核 is more than just a debut album — it’s a statement of identity. Following their redefinition from Xtraordinary Girls to Xtraordinary Genes, the record carves deep into XG’s creative DNA, introducing what the group calls X-POP — a new genre built on musical freedom, identity, and truth.

Across 10 genre-spanning tracks, the album showcases a bold sonic direction while remaining anchored in XG’s unique energy. Fans will recognise previously released hits like ‘GALA’ and ‘4 SEASONS’, while newer cuts like ‘ROCK THE BOAT’ and ‘PS118’ expand the group's musical palette even further.

At the centre of it all is ‘HYPNOTIZE’, a house-influenced standout laced with dreamy textures and rhythmic piano. It’s a track that floats between reality and the subconscious — and the music video takes that idea even deeper.

Set in a surreal, underwater world, the ‘HYPNOTIZE’ music video pulls viewers into the sonic and emotional core of the album. Swirling visuals and spiral motifs heighten the track’s hypnotic allure, while symbolic deep-sea imagery represents an inner universe — one that’s unreachable, vast, and teeming with mystery. In contrast to past space-themed visuals, this dive into the deep mirrors the unknown from a new perspective, anchoring XG’s journey inward rather than outward.