Ignite the runway with GALA, a fierce fusion of global pop swagger and J-pop precision, released today, September 19, 2025, via XGALX. This multilingual powerhouse featuring Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Maya, Harvey, Juria, and Cocona delivers a bold manifesto of self-expression and unapologetic style, produced by the visionary team behind their 2024 hit New DNA. GALA transforms the iconic Met Gala into an “X-GALA,” blending French flair (“Ce soir, je te suis jusqu’à l’infini”) with razor-sharp English bars like “I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA / Glam, glam,” capturing the group’s signature blend of high-fashion fantasy and street-savvy edge. It’s a sonic catwalk where K-pop meets hip-hop, evoking the boundary-pushing energy of BLACKPINK’s The Album while amplifying XG’s multicultural allure.
From the haunting intro’s ethereal “I’m falling so in love with you” to verses dripping with references like “Hattori Hanzo linen” and “MUGATU, get it?”—a nod to Zoolander’s iconic villain—GALA is a visual and auditory feast. The track’s pulsating synths and trap-infused beats, courtesy of producers like 101 (known for XG’s Woke Up), underscore lyrics that celebrate transformation: “Turn the hallway to a catwalk / Turn the sidewalk to a runway.” Fans on X are erupting with excitement, dubbing it “the ultimate slay anthem” and sharing fan edits that reimagine Tokyo streets as red carpets, drawing parallels to the group’s viral Shooting Star era. As XG continues to redefine girl group dynamics with their “X-culture” ethos—merging Japanese roots, American hip-hop, and global glamour—GALA stands as a pivotal track on Awe, hinting at collaborations with rising stylists and rumored features from artists like Megan Thee Stallion. Dive into the GALA lyrics, dissect the stunning visuals, and predict how GALA fits into the album’s arc. Don’t miss other GALA tracks for more of XG’s boundary-breaking magic.
| Lead Vocals | JURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA & COCONA |
| Songwriter | JAKOPS (야콥), Chancellor (챈슬러), Knave (네이브), Lyricks (YOX) & Paulina Cerrilla |
| Producer | JAKOPS (야콥), Chancellor (챈슬러) & Doomsday (KOR) |
| Composer | JAKOPS (야콥), Chancellor (챈슬러) & Doomsday (KOR) |
| Label | XGALX |
| Release Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Song Language | Japanese-English |
| Copyright © | XGALX |
Lyrics of GALA by XG
[Verse 1: Hinata, Juria]
Just one touch
Just one cut
Take us up
Exodus
The time is now
So open up the gates for me (Mm)
[Verse 2: Harvey, Maya]
Which crew flyer than us? Riddle me that
We don’t need to do nothing, let ’em react
You know I could slay the whole city with that
We taking over the night because I’m pretty in black
Everything we do got a runway with it
Walk so mean like mind yo business
Look so sharp, Hattori Hanzo linen
Then I hit ’em with the blue steel, MUGATU, get it?
[Pre-Chorus: Chisa]
Weighted in gold
My worth can never be
In all the realm of eternity
Let your words and couture
Drape in colors and desire
On this night of fate
[Chorus: Jurin, Cocona, Hinata]
I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA
Glam, glam
I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA
(Everything you do)
Glam, glam, glam
I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA
[Verse 3: Jurin, Harvey]
Yeah, I cold dress casually, naturally, anything becomes a masterpiece
Look at the kicks, match the tee, seven different looks like a magazine
That means every single day becomes a fashion week
It’s like art, fashionable lover
I’m like a narc cause I’m always on the cover
Hit ’em with the pose and a swag too official
Only ELLE that I know is the mag, what’s the issue?
[Verse 4: Cocona]
Pretty girls walk like this, pretty girls talk like this
Couple chrome plates on wrist
I mean, who else do you know put it on like this?
If you don’t get it, that’s not my problem
Changin’ my hair like my last name Rodman
Top five with the drip, top to bottom
Anything that we rock they be talking about it (Everything you do)
[Verse 5: Maya, Harvey, Jurin]
Turn the hallway to a catwalk
Turn the sidewalk to a runway
Everyday’s a photoshoot that part
Paparazzi got my outfit on the front page
Rolled up in it, windows tinted (Everything you do)
Can’t see through it but they know who’s in it
Open up the doors with the logo printed
I don’t even gotta pose for the photo finish (Everything you do)
Shakin’ up the spot, lookin’ stone cold, shivvin’ (Everything you do)
We shot through the dark like a snow globe, glitter
I represent the XGALX, man
I told you I’ma turn this Met into an X-GALA (Everything you do)
Je le savais, je le savais très bien, mais
[Chorus: Cocona]
I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA
[Verse 6: Juria, Hinata, Harvey]
Watch your step, the all hail the X
Here to crash the party so get out my way
All metallics, we sexy, savage
And the finest garments hangin’ down my waist
Ooh, all my ladies rock this way
To all my haters, watch me slay
Bionic, all mechanic
Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto
[Verse 7: Maya, Cocona]
I let my dress talk for me, drip talk for me
My move talk for me, my lipgloss poppin’ like a discography
And if it’s not vibin’ then it’s not for me
Not a diss, nobody
I had to say, “Next” to my ex-stylist, I just say, “Yes” to my hairstylist
I’m a proud representative of XGALX
I just turned the Met Gala to an X-GALA
[Pre-Chorus: Chisa]
Glamour me gold
Glamour those never seen
In all the name of eternity
There’s no need to pretend
You’re the undying fire
In this night of fate
[Chorus: Maya, Chisa, Cocona]
I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA
Walk, walk
I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA
(Everything you do)
Walk, walk, walk
I just turned the Met Gala into an X-GALA
