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On December 6, Cocona revealed in a heartfelt Instagram post that they identified as transmasculine nonbinary and had undergone top surgery earlier this year.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Cocona\u2019s full English announcement is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cHi, this is Cocona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I turned 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I reach this new chapter in my life, I want to share something that\u2019s been in my heart for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am AFAB transmasculine non-binary. Earlier this year, I had top surgery. I was born and perceived as female, but that label never represented who I truly am. I live in a way that feels more masculine and true to who I am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hardest thing I\u2019ve ever faced was accepting and embracing myself. But as I slowly began to do that, I was able to open a new door. That moment changed the way I see and understand the world, and it gave me the courage and strength to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, I can finally say, \u201cThere\u2019s nothing wrong with who I am inside.\u201d.I was only able to come this far because of the people who listened and stood by me, my members, Simon-san, and my parents. I\u2019m truly grateful for this path, and for every miracle that brought us together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This message turned out a bit long, but I just want to say thank you \u2014 for walking beside me and for supporting me all this way. I\u2019m so excited for the future we\u2019ll continue to create together with XG and XGALX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May these words gently light a spark in someone\u2019s heart.  And to everyone who needs it may my love reach all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With love, always.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

XG was formed by Xgalx, a subsidiary of Avex. The group is composed of seven members: Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harveey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XG made their debut on March 18, 2022, with the release of the digital single “Tippy Toes”.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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