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Malaysia-based KLP48 is the latest sister group of popular Japanese idol group AKB48
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The new group is made up of 13 members, including seven Malaysians, four Japanese, one Indonesian and one from Hong Kong.
The newly-formed group will join AKB48, STU48, JKT48 and Quadlips at the AKB48 Group Live in KL 2024 First Cry concert on Aug 18.
Director of 48 Entertainment Sdn Bhd, Yip Chun Huei, said: "AKB48 and its sister groups have long enjoyed a widespread following in Malaysia, and we hope that fans will extend their fervent support to KLP48 as well.
"With exciting plans in the pipeline, the members have been working hard to showcase their very best, so stay tuned for what’s coming."
AKB48, named after a theatre location in Akihabara, Tokyo, was formed by Japanese record producer and lyricist Yasushi Akimoto in 2005. It has over 43 active members currently.
