"Everything will be alright": XG conveys their feelings with a memorable song, performs "JUST STAND UP!" at Fukui show
XG held their Fukui performance for their second world tour, "XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE," at Sun Dome Fukui on March 14. They performed a surprise cover of Artists Stand Up To Cancer's "JUST STAND UP!"
This tour, supporting their 1st full album "THE CORE" released on January 23, has so far included three shows at K-Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa, two shows at Osaka-jō Hall in Osaka, and two shows at IG Arena in Aichi, drawing approximately 110,000 people. On February 23, the day of the Aichi performance, JAKOPS (SIMON), the CEO and Executive Producer of XG's label XGALX, was arrested on the spot by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Drug and Firearms Control Division on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act (possession). Amid concerns over the tour's continuation, it was re-announced on February 27 that the tour would proceed as scheduled. On March 13, he was re-arrested on suspicion of cocaine use. The March 14 concert at Sun Dome Fukui was held under public scrutiny as it was a live performance without their producer. As with previous shows, XG, dressed in innovative costumes, performed 24 songs centered on tracks from their latest album and including their hits with live original arrangements, sharing the time with the ALPHAZ (the name for XG's fans) who gathered at the venue.
During the encore for this performance, each member expressed their feelings to ALPHAZ. JURIN said, "Thank you so much for creating this most beautiful, cosmic time together with us tonight." HARVEY stated, "I am truly happy that I was able to feel the love of ALPHAZ once again." CHISA said, "We are standing here, having overcome every moment, whether happy or difficult," and JURIA continued, "And next to us, ALPHAZ has always been there." HINATA added, "Because you are all here for us, we can stand up again and again." COCONA said, "We will not stop; we will keep running forever," and MAYA delivered a positive message to ALPHAZ, saying, "I want to continue seeing wonderful sights together with ALPHAZ."
The last song of the encore was "JUST STAND UP!," a deeply meaningful song that XG has listened to since their trainee days. The original version of this song is a 2008 charity collaboration song by 15 female singers, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna, created to support cancer research. The lyrics, full of messages like "Everything will be alright" and "Don't give up," overlapped with the current situation and feelings of the XG members, who have overcome many challenges and hardships, filling the venue with powerful emotion and warm applause.
This performance was also live-streamed on YouTube, drawing many reactions from fans in Japan and abroad, such as, "Their straightforward feelings and strong determination from their trainee days really came through, and I burst into tears," "just stand up truly is our anthem… I love you so much xg. I'm so proud of you.", "It was a 'JUST STAND UP!' filled with determination, showcasing XG's signature sincerity toward music," and "With XG and ALPHAZ, we can overcome anything."
"XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE" is scheduled to continue on to Miyagi, Hyogo, Fukuoka, and Tokyo, before expanding its stage to Asia, North America, the UK & Europe, Australia, and Latin America.
"XG WORLD TOUR: THE CORE" Japan Dates (previously completed shows omitted)
Friday, March 20, 2026 (Holiday) - Miyagi, Sekisui Heim Super Arena
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Hyogo, GLION ARENA KOBE
Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Hyogo, GLION ARENA KOBE
Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Fukuoka, Kitakyushu Messe
Sunday, April 5, 2026 - Fukuoka, Kitakyushu Messe
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Tokyo, Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Tokyo, Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Tokyo, Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium
Source: Music Natalie
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