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AKB48
Female J-Pop group and social phenomenon AKB48, was formed in 2005 in Tokyo
under the guidance of producer Yasushi Akimoto. With a membership exceeding 130
performers, it has spawned sister groups like SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, NGT48, and
STU48 across Japan and internationally, including in Thailand, China, Vietnam,
the Philippines, and Indonesia. The group's name, AKB48, is a nod to its
birthplace in Tokyo's Akihabara district, and the project's primary aim is to
foster closer connections with fans, achieved through daily performances in
their dedicated theatre. AKB48's success is mo...
