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CGM48, New AKB48 Sister Group Announced in Thailand


Source: Oricon

Formation of New Sister Group "CGM48" Based in Chiang Mai. Second Thai Group After BNK48


On the 2nd, the formation of a new overseas AKB48 sister group was announced. Based in Chiang Mai, "CGM48" is the second sister group in Thailand after BNK48, which is based in Bangkok. BNK48 made the surprise announcement at their fan event "BNK48 Thank You & The Beginner Chiang Mai" in Chiang Mai.

The group's name is derived from the city "Chiang Mai". The logo colour comes from the image of Chiang Mai's lush forests. They will be managed by BNK48's management company "BNK48 Office".

BNK48 captain Cherprang Areekul spoke with enthusiasm, "I'm really happy that we can have another sister group in Thailand. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of group CGM48 will be!"


Source: Yahoo! News Japan

1. [+8076 / -161]
Make a new group after you solve the NGT problem.

[+138 / -11]
I agree

[+145 / -13]
Young girls are not tools to make money.

[+93 / -8]
You are absolutely right!

[+130 / -9]
The cabaɾet club business strategy has reached its limit in Japan's entertainment industry so they have no choice to go overseas.
They're a disgrace to Japan.

2. [+5332 / -239]
The [NGT48] situation is probably going to proceed like Akimoto Yasushi has nothing to do with it. But I believe that Akimoto, who spread this business model, is also largely at fault. Akimoto should first take responsibility and settle the NGT matter.

[+77 / -17]
I think that there's something not right about the fans who are tricked, and the girls who want to be part of Akimoto's groups.
If my daughter said "I want to join ◯◯◯48" I'd send her flying.

3. [+4698 / -103]
AKS is not solving the NGT matter, and you can't even forsee what will happen in the future. It's amazing that they're still daring to announce a new group in this situation.

4. [+1038 / -43]
I hate the 48 groups. Can't stand them even if they change the number.

5. [+515 / -28]
What are they thinking, forming a new group at this timing. BNK48 is doing well so they're probably aiming for a second hit. But considering how the groups formed after AKB48 are nowhere near the level of the main group, the new Thai group probably isn't going to make much of a dent.
I don't want AKS's bad image to spread to Thailand.

6. [+422 / -14]
Forming a new group is fine and all but solve the NGT48 problem first, and start the group with a clean slate!
Are you going to leave the NGT48 problem as it is?

7. [+337 / -8]
When you widen an organisation, it all comes to nothing when you let your guard down.
For example, it's like when a store suddenly expands and makes lots of chain stores, and their reputation drops due to shortage of talented labour.
Expanding isn't a bad thing but you need to have a system that can aim for higher things.

8. [+260 / -17]
Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, have various taboos due to their religions. I have huge doubts that the management fully understand this. Is it okay to make minors in overseas countries sing and dance while wearing revealing swimsuits? It's not a matter that can be excused with "it's okay because it's their dream". Depending on the country, there are child pɾostitᴜtion problems due to poverty. There may also be cases where the child is made to do things by their parents for the sake of money. They can't even properly handle problems within groups in their own country, they should not be dragging children from overseas into this.


Source: Girls Channel

1. [+7 / -421]
BNK48


2. [+868 / -2]
No one asked for this.
Read between the lines.

3. [+733 / -3]
The most unnecessary thing this year.

4. [+335 / -1]
Shijimi?!
*Shijimi means clam. The name of the group (CGM) sounds like clam.

5. [+166 / -1]
Why now

6. [+293 / -0]
They never learn!

7. [+222 / -2]
Clam48?
*Shijimi48

8. [+354 / -2]
They're over in Japan so they're targetting overseas, huh?

9. [+293 / -3]
Will there be new victims?

10. [+364 / -2]
Don't tell me they've made a pɾostitᴜtion group overseas to form connections with the underworld over there...

11. [+157 / 1]
Crazy...

12. [+121 / -2]
They're not gonna sell either way.

13. [+275 / -1]
They're so dense that it's scary.

14. [+137 / -2]
The world doesn't need any more!

15. [+219 / -2]
Just do it overseas from now on.
Disband all the groups in Japan already.

16. [+232 / -1]
Disappear, all Akimoto groups.

17. [+142 / -1]
What are their parents thinking?
Are they toxic parents?

18. [+204 / -2]
Demote Ogino
*Ogino Yuka, related article: here.

19. [+168 / -1]
They made such a mess, they're a disgrace to Japan.

20. [+124 / -2]
E-no-ugh
Please leave Japan.

21. [+187 / -2]
Who cares about this, hurry up and disband NGT48!!!!

22. [+127 / -2]
Demote the perpetrators.
*Related article: here.

23. [+43 / -2]
Huh? Did anyone ask for this?

24. [+40 / -2]
Belong long, BNK48 will be full of kids with plastic noses.

25. [+106 / -2]
G-level reproductive abilities.
*Comparing the spread of AKB groups to micro organisms.

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