{"id":22860,"date":"2025-12-08T11:14:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/cocona-xg-publicly-announces-her-identity-as-a-transmasculine-and-non-binary-person-but-who-is-cocona\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:15:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:15:14","slug":"cocona-xg-publicly-announces-her-identity-as-a-transmasculine-and-non-binary-person-but-who-is-cocona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/en\/cocona-xg-publicly-announces-her-identity-as-a-transmasculine-and-non-binary-person-but-who-is-cocona\/","title":{"rendered":"COCONA (XG) publicly announces her identity as a transmasculine and non-binary person, but who is Cocona ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cocona, a member of the global group XG – known for its fusion of hip-hop, R&B and avant-garde pop – has publicly shared his identity as a transmasculine, non-binary<\/strong> person. The news was announced via a personal message posted on his 20th birthday on the group’s official Instagram account. <\/p>\n\n

The release comes after a year of great international visibility for XG, highlighting its presence at global festivals such as Coachella 2025<\/strong>, where the group’s performance was praised for its strong stage presence and stylistic approach to new Asian pop\/hip-hop.<\/p>\n\n

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A personal statement of courage, identity and liberation.<\/h2>\n\n

In his birthday message, Cocona expressed the following:<\/p>\n\n

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“Today was my 20th birthday. I want to share something that has been in my heart for a long time. I am an AFAB, transmasculine, non-binary person.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

She also confirmed having undergone thoracic masculinization surgery<\/strong> (top surgery) earlier this year, referring to an intimate process of self-knowledge:<\/p>\n\n

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“I was perceived as female at birth, but that label never represented who I am. I live in a way that feels more masculine and true to me.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Throughout his message, the artist emphasized how difficult it was to accept his identity and how that process allowed him to “open a new door” to live with more clarity, strength and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n

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Support from XG, family and seal<\/h2>\n\n

Cocona thanked the other XG members for their support, as well as his family and XGALX CEO Simon Jakops<\/strong>. In his own words, that support was the key to being able to live freely: <\/p>\n\n

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“Thank you for walking beside me and supporting me. I am excited for the future we will continue to build with XG and XGALX.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

This gesture underscores the importance of trans visibility in the Asian music industry, where image pressures, gender conventions and cultural expectations are often particularly intense.<\/p>\n\n

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Who is Cocona? A key talent of XG <\/h2>\n\n
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  • Rapper, dancer and vocalist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Recognized for his aggressive flow, deep voice and stage presence.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • An essential part of the group’s hip-hop sound, standing out in tracks such as “Left Right”,<\/em> “Tippy Toes”,<\/em> “Puppet Show”<\/em> or “Woke Up”<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Since its debut in 2022, XG has been one of the most influential projects in the global new Asian pop scene, moving away from the traditional K-Pop model and going for an international aesthetic of trap, hip-hop, R&B and urban performance.<\/p>\n\n

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    Why is this announcement historic?<\/h2>\n\n

    \u2714 Transmasculine representation in global pop\u2714 Visibility from an international mainstream project\u2714 Message of support within the music industry\u2714 An important reference for LGBTQ+ fans around the world.<\/p>\n\n

    This announcement not only marks a personal milestone for Cocona: it opens a significant chapter in the history of contemporary Asian pop music.<\/p>\n\n

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