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KLP48
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Background information
OriginKuala Lumpur,Malaysia
Genres
Years active2024–present
Labels
Websitehttps://klp48.my/

KLP48(read asK.L.P. Forty-Eight) is aMalaysianidolgirl groupbased inKuala Lumpur.They are the tenth internationalsister groupofAKB48,afterIndonesia'sJKT48,China'sSNH48(dissociated),Thailand'sBNK48,Philippines'sMNL48,China'sAKB48 Team SH,Taiwan'sAKB48 Team TP,Vietnam'sSGO48(disbanded), Thailand'sCGM48,andIndia'sDEL48(disbanded).[1]The group was announced on January 1, 2024.[2]The 1st generation members were announced on July 27, 2024.[3][4]

History

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Formation and Early Days (2024–present)

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KLP48 (short for Kuala Lumpur) was announced on January 1, 2024, as the 10th international sister group of the Japanese idol group AKB48, marking the first sister group in Malaysia.[1][2]

The group is managed by 48 Entertainment SDN. BHD.[5]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. The members included AKB48's Haruka Kurosu, Yurina Gyoten, Suzuha Yamane, andSTU48's Kokoa Kai. Their official transfer date was on June 1, 2024.[6]

Former AKB48 and SKE48 memberJurina Matsuiwas announced as KLP48's player manager in the same month.[7][8]This partnership was later terminated on July 11, 2024.[9]

Members

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The first generation members were formally announced on July 27, 2024.[2][10]

Stage name Birth name Birth date Note
Amanda Elley Amanda Wong (2007-02-13)13 February 2007(age 17)
Ann Drea Ann Drea Tey (2008-08-06)6 August 2008(age 16)
JapanCocoa Kokoa Kai (2003-11-28)28 November 2003(age 20) FormerSTU48member
IndonesiaDevi Made Devi Ranita Ningtara (2000-11-18)18 November 2000(age 23) FormerJKT48member
JapanHaruka Haruka Kurosu (2001-02-28)28 February 2001(age 23) FormerAKB48member
Hong KongHillary Shuen Hiu Yau (2008-11-22)22 November 2008(age 15)
Khalies Tan Zi Tong (2008-08-27)27 August 2008(age 16)
Lucine Mireille Chin Yi Ling (2004-11-11)11 November 2004(age 19)
Salwa Salwa Sunanda (2007-07-17)17 July 2007(age 17)
JapanSuzuha Suzuha Yamane (2000-08-11)11 August 2000(age 24) Former AKB48 member
Tiffany Elyvone Tiffany Ticha Anak Donaldin (2009-09-23)23 September 2009(age 14)
Yi Shyan Foo Yi Shyan (2004-06-28)28 June 2004(age 20) Group Captain
JapanYurina Yurina Gyoten (1999-03-14)14 March 1999(age 25) Former AKB48 member

Discography

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Singles

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# Title Details
1 "Heavy Rotation"

References

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  1. ^abStandard, Manila (2024-01-02)."AKB48 launches KLP48 sister group in Malaysia".Manila Standard.Retrieved2024-05-26.
  2. ^abcWhenInManila.com (2024-01-03)."New Japanese Idol Group KLP48 to Debut in Malaysia - When In Manila".www.wheninmanila.com.Retrieved2024-05-26.
  3. ^abFoong, Melissa (2024-02-19)."How to join KLP48: Auditions now open for Malaysia's AKB48 sister group".Lifestyle Asia.
  4. ^Haris Rahmat N (27 July 2024)."KLP48 Umumkan Anggota Generasi Pertama dan Siap Debut".Overseas Idol(in Indonesian).Retrieved7 August2024.
  5. ^"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.2024-01-02.Retrieved2024-05-26.
  6. ^"3 AKB48 idols, STU48 member moving to Kuala Lumpur group | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis".The Asahi Shimbun.Retrieved2024-05-26.
  7. ^"Jurina Matsui, who ranked '1st in the International Senbatsu General Election' will act as a player manager for KLP48".us.acrofan.com.2024-05-19.Retrieved2024-05-26.
  8. ^"Idol sensation Jurina Matsui takes on role of player manager for KLP48 - Citizens Journal".2024-05-20.Retrieved2024-05-26.
  9. ^"Regarding the Business Partnership with Jurina Matsui".klp48.my.2024-07-11.Retrieved2024-07-27.
  10. ^"Malaysia, meet KLP48 — and its members from Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Japan's AKB48 and STU48 (VIDEO)".Yahoo Malaysia.