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At the GUCCI fashion show, celebrities like XG's COCONA and Stray Kids' Lino attended, highlighting the brand's cultural resonance and diversity. The collection, presented in a museum-like space, embodies GUCCI's design philosophy with new silhouettes and textures, emphasizing comfort and seamless wear, enhancing everyday life without needing complex explanations.

JAKOPS (Simon) and Chancellor, producers for XG, were arrested in Japan for drug possession. XGALX and Avex issued official statements expressing concern and cooperation with police investigations. XG reassured fans of their commitment to music and continued activities despite the incident.

Chancellor, a singer, was arrested in Nagoya for drug possession. His label, XGALX, acknowledged the situation and is cooperating with authorities. They expressed regret over the concerns raised by the incident. Reports indicated that cocaine and marijuana were found in the hotel room. Chancellor is known for collaborations with top musicians and recently welcomed a daughter.

JAKOPS, known as SIMON and CEO of XGALX, was arrested for drug possession, along with three others, including XG producers. They were found with cocaine and marijuana at a hotel in Aichi Prefecture. Police discovered the drugs during a search, and an investigation into their source is underway.

On their 20th birthday, XG announces a name change from Xtraordinary Girls to Xtraordinary Genes. This change reflects their core values of creativity and cultural evolution, marking a significant evolution in their identity and mission to empower diverse individuals worldwide. Fans can expect more from XG as they prepare for their first full album and second world tour in 2026.

Kstyle PARTY 2026 is set for May 9-10 at K Arena Yokohama. Blind tickets are now on sale for a special price of 14,000 yen. The first lineup announcement will be on February 2. Tickets can be canceled within 48 hours after the lineup reveal. Don't miss out!

The results of the Kstyle AWARDS 2025, co-hosted by IDOL CHAMP and Kstyle, have been announced. Voting took place from December 10 to 24, 2025, with winners in five categories. Notably, XngHan & Xoul and Sakurazaka46 won in the NEXT STAR and GLOBAL RISING STAR categories, respectively, reflecting global fan engagement.

The Kstyle PARTY 2026 is set for May 9-10, 2026, at K Arena Yokohama. Following successful events in 2024 and 2025, the festival will feature popular artists, with ticket sales starting January 11, 2026, at a special price of 14,000 yen for blind tickets. Don't miss out!

On December 29, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ILLIT, and CORTIS will perform at the '2025 Annual Music Awards' on NTV, featuring the year's most streamed songs. The event will include live performances from various artists, celebrating the top music of 2025 with a special collaboration by Hikawa Kiyoshi and Tetsuya Komuro.

On their 20th birthday, COCONA from XG publicly comes out as non-binary, sharing their journey of self-acceptance. They received widespread support from fellow K-pop idols, including JUST B's Bain, who praised COCONA's courage. The CEO of XGALX also expressed full support for COCONA's brave announcement, emphasizing respect for artists as individuals.