US EditionXG’s Cocona Comes Out as Transmasculine Non-Binary On 20th Birthday
Cocona shared their identity as AFAB transmasculine nonbinary and revealed they had top surgery earlier this year, emphasizing self-acceptance and gratitude for support.
- On Dec. 6, Cocona, a member of XG, announced they are transmasculine and nonbinary in a birthday post on XG's official Instagram account.
- Cocona said they were born and perceived as female but that label never fit, living in a more masculine way and having top surgery earlier this year.
- Bandmates and family supported Cocona, who thanked XG bandmates, XGALX founder/producer Simon , and parents; shortly after, Simon reaffirmed XG's mission and respect for members' growth.
- Fans and LGBTQIA+ community responded with love and praise as Cocona's Instagram post included emoji symbols of unity and infinity and ended hoping to 'gently light a spark' in someone's heart.
- Given XG's profile and 2022 debut, Cocona's coming-out boosts LGBTQ+ visibility in the Japanese and Korean entertainment industries and reaches international recognition.
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Japanese Group XG’s Cocona Comes Out as Transmasculine, Nonbinary
Cocona -- a beloved member of the Japanese girl group XG -- celebrated their 20th birthday by getting real about their gender identity -- they have come out as transmasculine and nonbinary. Cocona also announced they had top surgery earlier this…
XG’s Cocona Comes Out as Transmasculine Non-Binary On 20th Birthday
XG member Cocona has publicly come out as transmasculine non-binary, sharing a heartfelt letter with fans in honor of their 20th birthday. The rapper, vocalist, and performer from the Japanese girl group posted an emotional statement on Instagram on Saturday (Dec. 6) reflecting on identity, growth, and self-acceptance. “Today, I turned 20,” Cocona wrote. “As I reach this new chapter in my life, I want to share something that’s been in my hea…
XG’s COCONA comes out as non-binary transmasculine on their 20th birthday
6 December marked a milestone moment for COCONA of XG — and not just because it was their birthday. In a heartfelt message shared via Instagram, the XG rapper revealed that they identify as AFAB (Assigned Female At Birth) transmasculine non-binary, and shared that they underwent top surgery earlier this year. “I was assigned female at birth, but I don’t see myself as a woman,” COCONA wrote. “I feel a strong discomfort being seen as "female", and…
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