Japanese Group XG’s Cocona Comes Out as Transmasculine, Nonbinary

Cocona — a beloved member of the Japanese lady group XG — celebrated their twentieth birthday by getting actual about their gender id — they’ve come out as transmasculine and nonbinary.

Cocona additionally introduced they’d prime surgical procedure earlier this yr, efficiently eradicating their breasts. The “GALA” hitmaker didn’t share their up to date pronouns.

Cocona shared the private replace with 3.2 million followers by way of the group’s Instagram account alongside images that confirmed them posing in an unopened black blazer that gave a glimpse of their prime surgical procedure scar. Within the prolonged translated message, they let followers know that is one thing that has been on their thoughts and of their coronary heart “for a very long time.”

They defined … “I used to be born and perceived as feminine, however that label by no means represented who I actually am. I reside in a means that feels extra masculine and true to who I’m. The toughest factor I’ve ever confronted was accepting and embracing myself. However as I slowly started to do this, I used to be in a position to open a brand new door.”

The artist additionally thanked their bandmates and oldsters for his or her unwavering assist, and shouted out XG’s followers, saying, “This message turned out a bit lengthy, however I simply wish to say thanks — for strolling beside me and for supporting me all this fashion. I am so excited for the longer term we’ll proceed to create collectively.”

Cocona is one among 7 members of the hip-hop and R&B-inspired band, which debuted in 2022. They carry out alongside Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria and Maya.