The seven-member Hip hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG, active on the global stage, has been appointed global ambassador for Casio’s sh...
The seven-member Hip hop/R&B-inspired girl group XG, active on the
global stage, has been appointed global ambassador for Casio’s shock-resistant
watch brand, G-SHOCK.
XG consists of members JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA, and
COCONA. Since debuting in March 2022 with their first single “Tippy Toes,” they
have achieved major international milestones, including becoming the first
Japanese artist to rank No.1 on Billboard’s “Hot Trending Songs Powered by
Twitter,” and the first Japanese girl group to appear on the cover of Billboard
magazine.
In 2025, they performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival,
becoming the first Japanese act to headline the Sahara Stage. The performance
received high praise from media in Japan and abroad. Their first world tour, XG
1st WORLD TOUR “The first HOWL”, included 47 shows across 35 cities in 18
countries and regions, concluding with a sold-out finale at Tokyo Dome on May
14, 2025, drawing 50,000 fans.
XG’s groundbreaking approach - defining their own genre “X-POP” instead
of being confined to traditional J-POP or K-POP categories - resonated with
G-SHOCK’s brand identity, which is built around toughness, shock resistance,
and unique design. This shared philosophy led to their appointment as global
ambassador.
To mark the collaboration, a special site has been launched featuring
key visuals and a promotional video. Under the slogan “No Destination,” the
video tells a story of boldly stepping into the future without being bound by
fear, with XG and G-SHOCK journeying into a new world together. The art
direction was led by YAR, a creative team helmed by renowned Japanese artist
YOSHIROTTEN, bringing a fresh and energetic vision to life.
On becoming global ambassadors, XG commented:
“Whenever we see a G-SHOCK, it reminds us of the version of ourselves
that chased our dreams and didn’t give up, even when things got tough. It gives
us the courage to keep going!!! XG-SHOCK Let’s Go〜!”
Further visuals and content will continue to be released, offering even
more to look forward to as G-SHOCK and XG unfold this new chapter together.
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