XG - JURIN
The leader of the group XG, JURIN, has ignited fans’ hearts with her solo debut track “PS118”.
The music video of JURIN’s first solo song, “PS118 (feat. Rapsody)”, recently surpassed 2.44 million views (as of the 27th) and continues to show an upward trend. “PS118 (feat. Rapsody)” ranked 6th on the iTunes Top 40 Music Videos in the United States, 7th on the iTunes Top 100 Hip Hop & Rap Songs, and reached 12th on the YouTube trending worldwide chart, demonstrating its impact.
In addition to the increase in the music video views, JURIN’s unique rap style has received widespread praise. Fans enthusiastically reacted to her rap skills exceeding expectations: “The quality of JURIN’s rap exchanging verses with Rapsody gave me chills,” “JURIN follows her own aesthetic without being swayed by trends, she’s a true artist,” “The final a cappella rap was amazing.”
The behind-the-scenes of “PS118 (feat. Rapsody)” also highlighted JURIN’s distinct solo identity. On set, JURIN explained: “For my first solo, I wanted to show my side as ‘JURIN ASAYA.’ I prepared the rap style, lyrics, and outfits to match the concept. I tried a style I had never done with XG,” revealing a style both simple and chic.
Behind the scenes, Rapsody also expressed confidence in the quality of “PS118 (feat. Rapsody)”: “This music video will be a work I will remember for my entire life. We will watch it multiple times,” and stated she was satisfied with her collaboration with JURIN. Additionally, JURIN worked on set with JAKOPS (Simon Junho Park), XG’s executive producer, discussing gestures and poses to ensure a high-quality final result.
JURIN’s solo song, “PS118”, is the first solo by a member of XG and constitutes an official collaborative project featuring Rapsody, 2024 Grammy Award-winning rapper, attracting significant attention. By embodying her solo identity through “PS118 (feat. Rapsody)”, JURIN captures fans’ attention with her distinctive rap flow.
Meanwhile, XG has confirmed their participation as the final guest of season 28 of the American music show The Voice on December 16 (local time). With the performance of its pre-release track from its first full album, “Gala”, XG will set fire to the famous American show The Voice, before returning in 2026 with its first full album “THE CORE – 核” and its second world tour to reconnect with fans.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: XGALX
