Photo Credits: ELLE Japan GUCCI. XGALX Management
Cocona of XG commands the ELLE Japan April 2026 cover in Gucci splendor, a moment that fuses K-pop’s raw energy with luxury’s timeless edge. This solo spotlight marks her ascent as Gucci’s newest brand ambassador, redefining global style icons. Fans feel the shift: K-pop’s next era belongs to boundary-breakers like her.
From Tokyo Streets to Global Stages
XG burst onto the scene in 2022 with “Tippy Toes,” a debut single that shattered norms—Japanese-born, globally minded, trained under Avex and XGALX’s rigorous system. Cocona, the group’s dynamic dancer and visual powerhouse, stood out instantly, her fluid moves blending hip-hop ferocity with ballet grace. By 2023’s “Shooting Star,” XG topped Japanese charts and cracked Billboard’s Next Big Artists, proving their “X-traordinary” ethos wasn’t hype.
Reinvented with 2025’s “THE CORE – 核,” their first full album, XG hit Billboard 200’s Top 100 at #93, fueling a world tour that sold out arenas from Seoul to São Paulo. Cocona’s evolution mirrors this: from trainee grit to solo ELLE cover star, each milestone a testament to relentless reinvention.
“Cocona doesn’t just wear Gucci—she ignites it.” – ELLE Japan April 2026
Gucci Threads, XG Soul
Fashion isn’t accessory for Cocona—it’s armor. The ELLE Japan x Gucci April 2026 cover captures her in opulent Gucci layers: interlocking Gs draped over sharp tailoring, evoking Gucci’s evolution from Florentine heritage to street-savvy rebellion. Her comment to ELLE resonates: “Gucci’s posture—cherishing tradition while evolving with the times—inspires me deeply.”
XG’s styling tells stories. “Woke Up” videos layered streetwear with high couture, Cocona’s cropped jackets and chain belts syncing with bass drops. Onstage, aesthetics amplify identity: neon accents for “New Dance,” metallic sheens for “Puppet Show,” turning performances into visual symphonies. Gucci’s ambassador role elevates this—expect her at events blending hip-hop pulse with maison motifs.
This fusion peaks in the April issue (on sale Feb 27, 2026), where Cocona’s solo pose merges XG’s bold graphics with Gucci’s lush palettes, a storytelling tool that whispers power.
Collaborations That Echo Worldwide
Cocona’s Gucci tie-up, announced February 2026, isn’t isolated—XG’s trajectory thrives on crossovers. From Timbaland producers to Japanese fashion weeks, they’ve woven global threads. Gucci welcomes her as “a new energy for their evolution journey,” pairing her stage prowess with luxury campaigns.
Internationally, XG’s impact surges: U.S. festival slots, European fan meets, and ALPHADOG fandom’s viral edits. Cocona’s ELLE cover, hyped on XG’s Instagram (58K likes), bridges K-pop and J-fashion, drawing non-fans into the orbit. Collaborations like this amplify fan culture—ALEXES crafting theory threads, global merch drops selling out in hours.
Visuals as Vocal Power
Creative direction in XG is alchemy: music, visuals, identity inseparable. Cocona embodies this—her dancer’s precision shapes tracks like “GRL GVNG,” where choreography weaponizes fashion. Gucci’s ambassadorship syncs perfectly: both evolve traditions into “meaningful new forms,” as she states.
Stage aesthetics? Electric. Cocona’s signature gaze under LED strobes, outfits shifting from armored corsets to fluid silks, mirrors XG’s narrative of self-empowerment. In the current K-pop era—post-BTS globalization, amid BLACKPINK’s hiatus—XG represents the shift: multicultural, genre-fluid, fashion-forward. Cocona’s rise signals Japanese idols claiming world stages, her Gucci-clad confidence a beacon for dreamers.
Fans sense it deeply: in sold-out Tokyo domes, viral TikToks, she’s the heart-pounding proof K-pop’s future glitters brighter.
“With Gucci, I’ll deliver their vision anew to the world.” – Cocona
Pre-Order the Iconic Issue
Japanese fans can snag the ELLE Japan April 2026 [Cover: Cocona (XG)] now. CDJapan lists it for pre-order at late February 2026 release—priced around ¥1,500-2,000 (check site for exact, as stock is limited to initial 9 units). Tower Records Japan or Fujingaho’s official site likely mirror this; search “ELLE JAPON 2026年4月号 COCONA” for updates. International shipping via CDJapan ensures global access