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KLP48 | |
|---|---|
 KLP48 Logo | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Labels | 48 Entertainment SDN. BHD. |
| Members | 4 |
| Website | https://klp48.my/ |
KLP48 (read as K.L.P. Forty-Eight) is a projected Malaysian idol girl group based in Kuala Lumpur. They are the Tenth international sister group of AKB48, after Indonesia's JKT48, China's SNH48 (former), Thailand's BNK48, Philippines's MNL48, China's AKB48 Team SH, Taiwan's AKB48 Team TP, Vietnam's SGO48 (disbanded), Thailand's CGM48, and India's DEL48 (disbanded).[1] The group was announced on January 1, 2024.[2] The 1st generation members will be announced on the Summer of 2024.[3]
History[edit]
Formation and Early Days (2024-present)[edit]
KLP48 (short for Kuala Lumpur) was announced on January 1, 2024, as the 10th international sister group of the Japanese idol group AKB48. It marks the first AKB48 sister group in Malaysia.[1] [2]
The group is managed by 48 Entertainment SDN. BHD.[4] Auditions for the 1st generation members are ongoing, with the reveal expected in summer 2024. Eligibility for auditions is open to females aged 13 to 23 as of 1 March 2024, regardless of nationality. [3]
On April 17, 2024, the transfer of four members from other AKB48 groups to KLP48 was announced. These members include AKB48's Kurosu Haruka, Gyoten Yurina, Yamane Suzuha, and STU48's Kai Kokoa. Their official transfer date is on June 1, 2024.[5]
Former AKB48 and SKE48 member Jurina Matsui was announced as KLP48's player manager in the same month.[6][7]
Members[edit]
Kaigai[edit]
| Stage name | Birth name | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Haachan | Kurosu Haruka | Former AKB48 members |
| Yurina | Gyoten Yurina | |
| Zunchan | Yamane Suzuha | |
| Kokoa | Kai Kokoa | Former STU48 members |
Trainees[edit]
Auditions for the 1st generation members are ongoing, with the reveal expected in summer 2024.[2]
Singles[edit]
TBA
References[edit]
- ^ a b Standard, Manila (2 January 2024). "AKB48 launches KLP48 sister group in Malaysia". Manila Standard. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ a b c WhenInManila.com (3 January 2024). "New Japanese Idol Group KLP48 to Debut in Malaysia - When In Manila". www.wheninmanila.com. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ a b Foong, Melissa (19 February 2024). "How to join KLP48: Auditions now open for Malaysia's AKB48 sister group". Lifestyle Asia.
- ^ "New AKB48 overseas sister group, KLP48, launches in Kuala Lumpur". New AKB48 overseas sister group, KLP48, launches in Kuala Lumpur | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "3 AKB48 idols, STU48 member moving to Kuala Lumpur group | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Jurina Matsui, who ranked '1st in the International Senbatsu General Election' will act as a player manager for KLP48". us.acrofan.com. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Idol sensation Jurina Matsui takes on role of player manager for KLP48 - Citizens Journal". 20 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.