K-Pop's girl band XG drops 2nd mini album, AWE, watch video

XG aims to inspire a sense of wonder with AWE, offering a unique, immersive experience for their listeners.

XG’s highly anticipated second mini-album, AWE, is finally here, accompanied by the release of the music video for their lead track, "HOWLING." Nearly a year after their debut mini-album, NEW DNA, this new project explores the concept of "awe"—a mix of fear and curiosity experienced when confronting the unknown.

XG aims to inspire a sense of wonder with AWE, offering a unique, immersive experience for their listeners. The album features eight tracks, including pre-released singles “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT,” “IYKYK,” and the remix of “WOKE UP REMIXX,” with contributions from artists such as Jay Park, OZworld, AKLO, Paloalto, VERBAL, and Awich. The lead track, "HOWLING," combines upright bass with powerful synth elements, creating a perfect blend of energy, sophistication, and raw emotion. The members’ wolf-like howls drive the track, symbolizing unity, strength, and resilience, encapsulating XG’s unwavering determination to overcome any obstacles.

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XG’s highly anticipated second mini-album, AWE, is finally here, accompanied by the release of the music video for their lead track, "HOWLING." Nearly a year after their debut mini-album, NEW DNA, this new project explores the concept of "awe"—a mix of fear and curiosity experienced when confronting the unknown. XG aims to inspire a sense of wonder with AWE, offering a unique, immersive experience for their listeners.

The album features eight tracks, including pre-released singles “SOMETHING AIN’T RIGHT,” “IYKYK,” and the remix of “WOKE UP REMIXX,” with contributions from artists such as Jay Park, OZworld, AKLO, Paloalto, VERBAL, and Awich.

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The lead track, "HOWLING," combines upright bass with powerful synth elements, creating a perfect blend of energy, sophistication, and raw emotion. The members’ wolf-like howls drive the track, symbolizing unity, strength, and resilience, encapsulating XG’s unwavering determination to overcome any obstacles.

XG debuted as a fresh force, known as X-GENE, with their first mini-album NEW DNA, setting the stage for their distinct worldview. Now, with their second mini-album, the group strives to connect even more deeply with listeners through their music. The album taps into the complex emotions of "awe"—a mix of fear and curiosity—often felt when encountering something new. XG’s AWE is crafted to evoke this emotional response, offering a unique experience that invites fans to integrate their music into everyday life.