AKB48 to launch new sister group SNH48 in Shanghai, China

The company that produces AKB48 has announced the formation of a new sister group overseas. The Shanghai-based SNH48 will be the third overseas group in the AKB48 family, following in the footsteps of the Jakarta-based JKT48 and the Taipei-based TPE48.



AKB48 has been very popular in China, with the group’s official online forum in China reportedly boasting more than 2 million members. The group has also visited China multiple times to meet with fans.

Like all of the other AKB48 groups, including JKT48 and TPE48, Akimoto Yasushi(秋元康) will serve as the general producer. Reports say that the first audition for members will be held this fall, with activities to begin in December.

Source: tokyograph.com