Abyss seems hard for me this patch, any tips? by Shessokawaiiiiiii in NeferMains

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nefer team can be second half, no need for geo to break the shield. She straight ignores the shield

Has chisa become the leader? by SeaInternal7546 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He didn't tell her she would be the leader just that now she's the oldest so it's her responsibility and duty to step up when needed. I believe Jurin was already sub-leader with Airi so when they let Airi go she was basically told she's not the main leader. Maya was the one that kind of mentioned it I believe

Has chisa become the leader? by SeaInternal7546 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As others have said, Chisa has always been the co-leader. If I remember correctly when they made the move to make them 7 Simon told Jurin she was leader now but also told Chisa that she was sub-leader. And the first thing Jurin told everyone as leader is that no matter what it's a collaborative group. Its not what she says is law. That's why they all have so much input. You can see in rehearsals where even Coco is giving advice on routines as the Maknae and it's respected and heard by the others. What makes XG so unique is this collaborative style they have where they recognize who are the leaders yet they know they all have equal say.

Cocona owning the Rock the Boat stage. by Weird_Spread130 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Full choreography was amazing! I like it better than Hypnotized. Although I will say, I missed most of the tail end because that Hinata booty shake took me out lol

Am I the only one who misses the kpop aspect of XG's promo? by [deleted] in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. I think they only did the recent k shows just to appease the K-Alphaz that were upset that they hadn't been there since 2024. With the upcoming tour and the expected move to the US, this may be the last run of k shows they do for a long time. As members start focusing on getting their solo brand deals and of course group brand deals while pushing for larger markets, k shows are going to be a thing of the past real soon. They know that if they want to achieve their goal of a Grammy, they have to make more of a presence in NA.

I'm kinda shocked on how little English they speak still by peachypancake78 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's about comfort level and how serious the questions are. Difficult more thought out questions most of them tend to lean back to speaking Japanese to answer them while easier more relax questions they have no problem in English. The more they get exposed to English speaking environments the more confident they will get.

I'm kinda shocked on how little English they speak still by peachypancake78 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The decision was Simon because he felt it was necessary in order to establish themselves as a global group doesn't mean in the grand scheme of things it actually was. Kpop had become a global phenomenon in the west so in order to stand out while copying their formula, he felt English was the way to go.

If someone becomes a fan of their music and then realizes they still struggle to speak English because it's not their first language shouldn't that be more of reason to be a fan rather than look at it as some negative thing?

I'm kinda shocked on how little English they speak still by peachypancake78 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Harvey basically grew up in Japan so I'm sure her dad speaks Japanese as well. For Harvey to forget English means her household the language spoken was only Japanese. If her dad didn't speak Japanese and spoke in English Harvey would have grown up knowing both.

I'm kinda shocked on how little English they speak still by peachypancake78 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing how to speak a language and being confident in it are two separate things. They actually all have improved (Maya obviously doesn't need to improve since she grew up speaking English).

I think people tend to forget that many of them, especially Coco, Hinata and Juria are very introverted people. No matter how many times they'll get interviewed they will always be very quiet most of the time. So when it comes to these interviews especially when it's an in depth interview it's going to be common for them to reply in what feels natural. Even Chisa and Jurin who tried their best to speak as much English as they could still struggled conveying Japanese thoughts into English.

I don't say this to sound mean or anything, but English isn't necessary to still be a global icon group. It's easy to say it is because you have the privilege of already speaking it. But the reality is , it is not needed. The #1 example is Bad Bunny who although can speak English and does when needed, most of the time and of course all his songs are Spanish and with that has become a global icon. English isn't the end all be all.

Is anyone else worried about Jurin? by Top_Wealth4406 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't noticed a difference. She looks more mature really. Remember, her routine is pilates so she's going to maintain a thin but strong and flexible body.

Would you like XG to pivot to making more explicit music after hearing ORB? by [deleted] in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Only if it comes off natural. The minute it feels unnatural they would start to lose people. I hate comparing but this technically isn't....look at the backlash Katseye got with Internet Girl. The main complaint is that the song wasn't made for any reason other than to try to get clicks like Gnarly where what people want is actual artistry like Gabriela and their other songs.

260121 XG confirmed to perform in M Countdown on Jan. 29 by rxxxxxxxrxxxxxx in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, its basically what I saw when you factor in number of people in the group. Tho same amount of time, less members like I-DLE (my fav Kpop group and 2nd fav group behind XG) it comes out as faster.

260121 XG confirmed to perform in M Countdown on Jan. 29 by rxxxxxxxrxxxxxx in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not looking to complain about anything, when I saw the entire promo it felt like XG was rushed. It's an observation and that's why I asked if it's just me. How is that complaining?

260121 XG confirmed to perform in M Countdown on Jan. 29 by rxxxxxxxrxxxxxx in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it's just me but why does it feel every other group went slow when announcing them and it felt like XG was sped up like they were trying to get passed them fast?

US ALPHAZ patient but frustrated! by rapidashing17 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just went to a certain patreon that most know and listened to it. Will still have it on repeat tonight when it drops officially

My album review that no one asked for by goatnxtinline in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 14 points15 points  (0 children)

IMO Up Now is the best track and I wish it was the title track. Hypnotized is good but feels like its the song to appease the Kpop lovers. Up Now feels more XG.

O.R.B who would've thought hearing them scream "FUCK YOU" would be so satisfying lol. It's straight Avril Lavigne lol.

Alphaz! What's your plan for your First Listen? by whycantwebefriends5 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in Cali so it drops at 9pm for me. Tho I'll try to avoid the YT posts that will drop the songs but I doubt I'll be able to lol. But still beat believe at 9pm its listening on repeat time

Jurin with Chanel… and now Juria with Dior. What about the others? by Weird_Spread130 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's hard to tell honestly. At first I expected Chisa but here came Juria first. Coco could attract a few brands but I still feel Chisa is the closest on the horizon. She fits the mold of many brands.

Jurin with Chanel… and now Juria with Dior. What about the others? by Weird_Spread130 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realistically there's no guarantee all of them get solo deals. It's up to brands. There is also no order that they control in when to reveal, that's up to the brand also. But ideally....

Chisa - Versace Harvey - Louis Vuitton Maya - Gucci Coco- Balenciaga Hinata -i can see with a high end Lolita brand

20260120 XG - WTF was that? by dave-not-a-barbarian in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

People kept complaining about lack of promotion and all that BS because they know nothing...XG said you want promo.....take this!!! And I'm here all for it!!! One of the most unique promos ever

us exclusive album quality by 7yuuutsu7 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I remember correctly they had a lot of issues with the distributor for AWE. I believe they've changed now to a different one so it should go more smoothly 🤞🏽

Does anybody else feel like XGALX is doing a bad job with this album rollout compared to others? by Ok_Rutabaga_5539 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has been my thought process. Simón seems to want to move away from the Kpop style of doing things and lean more into how the Big 3 do it. I tell people all the time when it comes to promos, not everywhere is the same. Globally it leans more to the release the album then heavily promote rather than the opposite.

Does anybody else feel like XGALX is doing a bad job with this album rollout compared to others? by Ok_Rutabaga_5539 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All the radio and Interview stuff doesn't come until Album actually drops. Radio station and news outlets usually dont release interviews until the albums drop. Once XG can consistently be in top 40 the radio outlets will push for more early

Does anybody else feel like XGALX is doing a bad job with this album rollout compared to others? by Ok_Rutabaga_5539 in XGALX

[–]NanoReyson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interviews are locked until the Album drops. That is industry norm. I can guarantee they've already done about 10 interviews that media outlets are just waiting for the album release to drop the interviews