Gala (song)
| "Gala" | ||||
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| Single by XG | ||||
| from the album The Core | ||||
| Released | September 19, 2025 | |||
| Genre | House | |||
| Length | 3:47 | |||
| Label | Xgalx | |||
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| Producer | Jakops | |||
| XG singles chronology | ||||
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| "Gala" on YouTube | ||||
"Gala" is a song by Japanese vocal group XG.[1] Released on September 19, 2025, through Xgalx, it is the lead single from the group's debut studio album, The Core - 核(2026).[2]
Background
According to XG member Maya, the self-described "runway anthem" was directly inspired by the Met Gala, which influenced not just the song but also the choreography and fashion shown in its music video.[2] Harvey stated, "We've challenged ourselves to try many different dances and a new sense of fashion that we haven’t done before to become bolder."[3]
The song's logo was designed by Hajime Sorayama.[4]
Composition
"Gala" is described as a futuristic "high-octane, runway-ready" house track with influences of rap and heavy usage of bold synthesizers.[5][6]
Critical reception
The Hollywood Reporter stated that "The song is fun and experimental, but it still manages to feel right at home in the group’s eclectic discography."[7]
Clash called the song "a high-energy fusion of futuristic production and avant-garde visuals." and "the essence of what XG calls 'X-Pop'—a genre built on self-expression, precision, and fearless creativity."[8]
Track listing
- Digital download and streaming
- "Gala" – 3:47
- "Gala" (instrumental) – 3:47
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[9] | 11 |
| Japan Combined Singles (Oricon)[10] | 34 |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandwagon Asia | 2025 | Bandwagon's Top 10 Music Videos of 2025 | Placed | [11] |
References
- ^ Singh, Surej (2025-09-03). "XG announce highly anticipated debut album, tease new single". NME. Retrieved 2025-12-14.
- ^ a b Go, Mayks (2025-09-19). "XG Release New Single "GALA" – Listen". Retrieved 2025-12-14.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (2025-09-21). "Fans Choose XG's 'Gala' as This Week's Favorite New Music". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-12-14.
- ^ "XG Taps Hajime Sorayama for Logo Design of New Single "GALA," Out September 19". Japan Anime News powered by ORICON NEWS. 2025-09-03. Retrieved 2025-12-14.
- ^ Gilles, Delilah Jean. "This Week's K-Pop Bop! "Gala" By XG". Highlander's Herald. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ "XG – Gala – The Singles Jukebox". Retrieved 2026-03-02.
- ^ Fell, Nicole (2025-09-19). "XG Can Turn Any Stage Into the Met Gala". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-12-14.
- ^ "XG Craft A Stage Where Every Detail Tells Their Story | Features". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2025-12-14.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of October 1, 2025". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2025-10-06" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Junaini, Hidzir (December 12, 2025). "Bandwagon's Top 10 Music Videos of 2025". Bandwagon Asia. Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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