On their 20th birthday, COCONA from XG reveals being AFAB Transmasculine Non-binary and shares their journey of self-acceptance.
December/6/2025 13:32
Today (the 6th), on COCONA's 20th birthday, they posted on SNS their feelings that have been deep in their heart until now. COCONA confessed to being AFAB Transmasculine Non-binary and revealed that they underwent chest surgery this year. They also posted a current photo showing the surgical scars on their chest. In the text, they confessed that accepting themselves opened a new door, giving them significant personal growth and courage. They expressed gratitude to the members who listened to their story, executive producer JAKOPS (SIMON), and their parents. In response to COCONA's post, JAKOPS, CEO of XGALX and executive producer of XG, shared a photo taken during the coming-of-age ceremony with XG members on his Instagram account, stating, "Today, as COCONA courageously conveyed their feelings to the world, I am filled with heartfelt emotion and respect. I will continue to provide sincere support so that each individual is respected not only as an 'active artist' but also as a human being who can love their own life." He further stated, "May the courage, love, and growth of all the members inspire and bring hope to many people." Today's confession by COCONA became an opportunity to convey the core identity of XG, which is 'courage, love, and hope,' to the world, raising expectations for XG's continued evolution beyond boundaries.
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