Global hip-hop/R&B sensation XG has dropped their highly anticipated 1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL” Live album today, immortalizing their groundbreaking Tokyo Dome finale that drew 50,000 fans. The 13-track collection (featuring 18 songs including medleys) delivers the raw energy of their sold-out global trek – 47 shows across 35 cities in 18 countries – with standout performances of viral hits like “LEFT RIGHT”, “SHOOTING STAR”, and “WOKE UP”, plus the Billboard Japan chart-topper “IS THIS LOVE” (21 consecutive weeks).
From Coachella to Tokyo Dome
Fresh off their trend-setting Coachella 2025 performance (which trended #2 worldwide), the album captures XG’s evolution from meteoric rookies to festival headliners. The Tokyo Dome show, described as a “homecoming victory lap,” showcases their signature blend of razor-sharp choreography and vocal prowess, particularly in emotional ballads like “IN THE RAIN”.
What’s Next?
XG gears up to headline Day 1 of a-nation 2025 on August 30 at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto Stadium – their first festival since Coachella.
Tour Highlights:
- Record-breaking 47-show world tour (May 2024-April 2025)
- Coachella set praised by Rolling Stone as “K-pop’s future meets hip-hop swagger”
- Tokyo Dome finale featured never-before-seen medleys
“This live album isn’t just a concert recording – it’s a time capsule of XG rewriting girl group history.” – Billboard
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