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How many AKB48 sister groups are there?
5 sister groups
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.
What company owns AKB48?
Vernalossom
| Native name | 株式会社Vernalossom |
|---|---|
| Brands | AKB48 Group members outside Japan |
| Services | Artist management |
| Owner | Natsuko Yoshinari |
| Website | vernalossom.jp |
How many members does BNK48 have?
BNK48 has had a total of 75 original members over their three generations (not including Team Kaigai members). As of December 2021, BNK48 has 33 members and 23 trainees.
Will AKB48 make more sister groups?
With this said, AKB48 is still looking to make more sister groups make the brand more global. There is growing interest in many Asian countries, and it seems since Produce 48, South Korea has one of them. As of now, the makers of AKB48 have IZ*One, a Korean-Japanese girl group that consists of AKB48 idols & Korean trainees.
What does AKB48 stand for?
AKB48 Group (Japanese: AKB48グループ Hepburn: AKB48 gurūpu), or AKB48 sister groups, shortened to 48 Group, 48g or ALL48, 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…
Who is the biggest rival of AKB48?
SNH48 Group is also known to be a big rival against AKB48 Group: After SNH48 created their sister groups BEJ48, GNZ48, SHY48, CKG48 and IDOLS Ft, the group got more recognition in China. Their single “Forest Theorem” was bought 200,000 times in just a few minutes.
Is CGM48 the same as AKB48?
On July 30, 2018, AKS canceled a joint venture and license agreement with TPE48’s management and created AKB48 Team TP. 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.