AKB48 Group

AKB48 Group (Japanese: AKB48グループ, Hepburn: AKB48 gurūpu), or AKB48 sister groups, shortened to 48 Group, 48g, refers to the sister groups of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. Based on the same concept "idols you can meet", it currently consists of 5 sister groups in locations across Japan and 7 sister groups in major Asian cities overseas from Indonesia to India. The Japan-based sister groups not only release their own singles, but also perform on some of the AKB48 singles and events. They also send participants in the AKB48 annual events such as the AKB48 general election. The sister groups outside Japan release local-language versions of the AKB48 singles.[1][2] In their early development, they are often supported by temporary, concurrent members of AKB48, such as Jurina Matsui and Miyuki Watanabe.[3]

This article is about AKB48 and all sister groups. For a single group, see AKB48.

AKB48 Group
Background information
OriginEast Asia
Japan (6, former: 1)
China (1, former: 1)
Taiwan (1)
South Korea (former: 1)
South Asia
India (former: 3 [2 as MUM48])
Southeast Asia
Indonesia (1)
Thailand (2)
Philippines (1)
Vietnam (former: 1)
Genres
Years active2008–present
MembersCurrent groups
Past membersFormer groups

History

AKB48's first sister group, SKE48, was formed in 2008 with its theater in Sakae, Nagoya.[4][5] SDN48 ("Saturday Night"), NMB48[6] ("Namba") and HKT48[7] ("Hakata") were later formed. NGT48 was launched in 2015, and is located in Niigata.[8] STU48, the latest Japanese sister group, was announced during the AKB48 rock-paper-scissors tournament on October 10, 2016. It is based on the seven prefectures adjoining the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and they performed on a ship for a while.[9] Following the assault on NGT48 member Maho Yamaguchi, the management of AKB48 faced severe public criticism.[10] In response, it was announced to significantly change AKB48 management structures, with individual companies independently running each of the Japanese groups.[11]

In 2011 AKB48's first sister group outside Japan, JKT48, was announced; the group is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.[12] JKT48 was followed by SNH48 based in Shanghai, China.[13] On June 6, 2016, AKB48 announced it had suspended its partnership with SNH48 due to the latter's contract violations.[14] Following the statement, SNH48 declared that it had been completely independent from AKB48 from the beginning and SNH48 management had never made any form of partnership with AKS.[15]

On October 12, 2016, AKS announced the "AKB48 China" project; two members were selected and participated in Produce 101 China. The first group of the project, AKB48 Team SH, was launched in early 2018 and audition began in April 2018.[16]

The creation of the TPE48 was announced on October 10, 2011, in AKB48's official blog.[17] At that time, AKS cooperated with Yoshimoto Kogyo Taipei Branch and expected to start audition in 2012. However, the two sides failed to reach a consensus in the preparation work, and thus they were discontinued after the second half of 2012. Three new overseas sister groups were announced in March 2016: BNK48, based in Bangkok, Thailand; MNL48, based in Manila, the Philippines and TPE48, based in Taipei, Taiwan.[18] On July 30, 2018, AKS canceled a joint venture and license agreement with TPE48's management and created AKB48 Team TP.[19] The formation of CGM48, named after and based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as a domestic sister group of BNK48 was announced in Chiang Mai on 2 June 2019.[20]

On December 27, 2017, Yui Yokoyama, the general manager of AKB48, announced the formation of MUM48, based in Mumbai, India, through a Showroom live broadcast.[21] AKS cooperated with Rashmi Raj Media Pvt. ltd, and audition began in early 2018.[22] However, the group's official site was closed in July 2018.[23] On June 19, 2019, DEL48 and MUB48, based on India's New Delhi and Mumbai respectively, were announced.[24] The group went on an indefinite suspension in November 2020 and later disbanded in July 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25][26]

On June 21, 2018, AKS announced the formation of SGO48, based in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam.[27] On December 5, 2021, it was announced SGO48 will disband after their 3rd anniversary on December 22, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[28]

AKB48 Group also has their "official" rival group, the Sakamichi Series, also produced by Akimoto Yasushi. The Sakamichi Series consists of groups Nogizaka46, Sakurazaka46, Hinatazaka46, and Yoshimotozaka46.[29]

SNH48 Group is also known to be a big rival against AKB48 Group: After creating their own sister groups BEJ48, GNZ48, SHY48, CKG48 and IDOLS Ft, and JNR48 the group got more recognition in China. Their single "Forest Theorem" was bought 200,000 times in just a few minutes. Later on, at the date September 25, 2017 it was announced that a new sister group of SNH48 "CGT48" will be formed but was soon canceled in December 2019 but made their debut on June 2, 2023.

Produce 48 and Iz*One
Main articles: Produce 48 and Iz*One

Produce 48

On June 15, 2018, AKB48 groups participated in the Korean reality competition show Produce 48, which acted as the third season for the Mnet series Produce 101. The show brought in 96 girls to compete for a spot in a 12-member girl group that would promote in both Korea and Japan for two and a half years.[30] Of those 96 contestants, 57 were from Korean talent agencies while 39 were from the AKB48 group.[31][32] On August 31, 2018, the show's final episode aired and the final contestants were chosen to debut in a new group named Iz*One. Among the 12 members chosen to debut were AKB48's Hitomi Honda, HKT48's Nako Yabuki and Sakura Miyawaki.[33]

Iz*One

Iz*One was an immediate success, their debut showcase at the Olympic Hall sold out within minutes.[34][35] On October 29, 2018, Their first extended play COLOR*IZ was released, it sold over 34,000 units as reported by Hanteo Chart, setting a new record for the highest number of albums sold on the first day of a Korean girl group's debut release.[36][37][38] The music video for the lead single "La Vie en Rose" achieved more than 4.5 million views within 24 hours of its release on YouTube, making it the most-watched debut music video by a Korean act in 24 hours.[39][40] Since their debut, the group has earned multiple awards, including best rookie group of the year at the Mnet Asian Music Awards.[41]

On November 11, The group was scheduled to release their first studio album.[42] However, the release was postponed due to the Mnet vote manipulation investigation.[43][44] Investigations revealed that the Produce 48 producer Ahn Joon-young had selected the twelve members of Iz*One from the top 20 just before the airing of the finale.[45] As a result, Iz*One's showcases, promotions, and several guest appearances were cancelled or put on hold,[46][47][48][49][50] which included the release of their concert film, Eyes on Me: The Movie,[51] and their Japanese promotions.[52][53] On January 6, 2020, the members' agencies and CJ ENM reached an agreement to resume the group's activities.[54][55] On April, 2021, they officially disbanded and all members were back to their agencies.[56]

Current groups
List of AKB48 groups based in Japan
Group name Band color Years active Teams

(if split)

 Location Management company Parent company Notes
AKB48 Pink 2005–present Regular, Kenkyuusei/Trainee Akihabara, Tokyo DH, Co., Ltd.[57] The main group
SKE48 Orange 2008–present Team S, Team KII, Team E, Kenkyuusei Sakae, Nagoya Zest, Co., Ltd.[58][59]
First sister group
NMB48 Leopard Pattern 2010–present Team N, Team M, Team BII, Kenkyuusei Namba, Osaka Showtitle Kyoraku Yoshimoto[61] The only Japanese sister group to hold their own Senbatsu General Election
HKT48 Black 2011–present Team H, Team KIV, Team TII, Kenkyuusei Hakata, Fukuoka Mercury, Co., Ltd. Sproot, Co., Ltd.[62] Shareholders:
NGT48 White – Red 2015–present 1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Draft, Kenkyuusei Niigata, Niigata Flora, Co., Ltd. Team Nlll and G were disbanded
STU48 Blue – White 2017–present 1st Generation, 3rd Draft, Kenkyuusei Setouchi Region STU, Co., Ltd. Setouchi Brand Corporation[63] Currently has no permanent theater
List of AKB48 groups based outside Japan
Group name Band color Years active Teams
(if split)		 Management company Location Notes
JKT48Red2011–presentRegular, Trainee IDN Media / JKT48 Operation Team (PT Indonesia Musik Nusantara)Jakarta, IndonesiaFirst overseas sister group
BNK48Orchid2017–presentTeam BIII, Team NV, Trainee independent Artist Management (iAM)Bangkok, ThailandAlso has a sister group, CGM48
MNL48Blue2018–present1st Generation, 2nd Generation, 3rd Generation Hallo Hallo Entertainment Inc (HHE)Manila, PhilippinesThe only sister group that debuted with exactly 48 members
The only group to fire their members if they didn't rank in Senbatsu General Election
AKB48 Team SHPink White2018–presentTeam SH, Trainee Shanghai Sengyu Culture Development (AKB48 China)Shanghai, ChinaReplaced SNH48 in China
AKB48 Team TPMango2018–presentUnit Tic Tac Toe, Unit Peek A Boo, Trainee Good LuckTaipei, TaiwanFormerly TPE48
CGM48Mint2019–presentTeam C, Trainee independent Artist Management (iAM)Chiang Mai, ThailandFirst domestic sister group of BNK48

Former groups
List of former AKB48 groups based in Japan
Group name Band Color Years active
with AKB48 Group		 Teams
(if split)		 Location Notes
SDN48Teal2009–20121st Generation, 2nd Generation (later 2nd+3rd Generation)[lower-alpha 1]Akihabara, Tokyo, JapanShows for fans age 18 and up.[64] Disbanded in 2012
List of former AKB48 groups based outside Japan
Group name Band Color Years active
with AKB48 Group		 Teams
(if split)		 Location Notes
SNH48 Light Blue2013–2016Team SII, Team NII, Team HII, Team X, Trainee[lower-alpha 2]Shanghai, ChinaDeclared independence from AKB48 on June 10, 2016. Still active
SGO48Lotus2018–2021TraineeHo Chi Minh City (Saigon), VietnamFanDebut on December 22, 2018. Disbanded due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam.
Iz*OnePink White 2018-2021-Seoul, South KoreaFormed from Produce 48
DEL48Orange - White2019–2020TraineeDelhi, India1st generation members selected. Indefinitely closing following cessation of operations during by COVID-19 pandemic in India.
MUB48Green - White--Mumbai, IndiaFormerly MUM48.[21] Indefinitely closing following cessation of operations during by COVID-19 pandemic in India.[65]

AKB48 Group timeline

AKB48 Group timeline

Distribution map
Geographic distribution of sister groups of AKB48 inside Japan
Geographic distribution of sister groups of AKB48 outside Japan
Geographic distribution of former sister groups of AKB48

See also

Notes
  1. For SDN48, the 3rd Generation members were combined with the 2nd Generation to form the "2nd+3rd Generation" stage team
  2. For SNH48, the team listing also include teams and sister groups formed after the divestment from AKB48

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