O.R.B (Obviously Reads Bro) Lyrics – XG | from “THE CORE – 核”

XG is unleashing their first full album THE CORE – 核 on January 23, 2026, via XGALX, and O.R.B (Obviously Reads Bro) sneaks in as that explicit curveball—witty bars over a beat that feels like eavesdropping on a savage group chat, equal parts shade and swagger.

This eighth track clocks in at 2:28 of pure hip-hop laced K-pop fire, with JAKOPS and Chancellor handling writing, composition, and music to craft something bold and bilingual. It’s got that signature XG edge: punchy synths and trap-infused drops that build tension like a standoff, letting the members’ flows—think Jurin’s rapid-fire leads—cut through with razor precision.

Thematically, it plays like a clever roast on spotting fakes or navigating messy connections, flipping “reading” someone into a hook that’s as addictive as it is accusatory. Explicit warnings aside, it’s unapologetic girl-group rap that nods to their hip-hop roots, evolving from the dance-pop flexes of past EPs into something more conversational, like they’re pulling you into their inner circle for the tea.

As track eight on THE CORE – 核, O.R.B fits the album’s raw essence—a 10-song deep dive into XG’s unshakeable “core,” blending high-energy anthems with introspective cuts that pulse like atomic energy. It opens with the cinematic “XIGNAL (The Intro)” and ramps up through bangers like “GALA,” the boat-rocking “ROCK THE BOAT,” breath-stealing “TAKE MY BREATH,” and the main title “HYPNOTIZE.” Then it shifts gears: attitude-packed “NO GOOD” and “UP NOW,” this one, seasonal vibes in “4 SEASONS,” and closes on the gritty “PS118” feat. Rapsody. The whole thing’s a statement on their global hybrid sound—K-pop structure with hip-hop soul and J-pop flair—teased via mood clips on their Insta and TikTok last week, where fans are already meme-ing the titles.

XG’s hitting their stride after a 2025 stacked with sold-out Asia tours and that “Woke Up” remix wave, turning seven Japanese powerhouses into a worldwide conversation starter. From 2022’s LEFT RIGHT blueprint to this nuclear-level full debut, they’re shedding trainee shadows for full creators—more rap depth, bolder concepts, proving they’re not just extraordinary, they’re essential.