KLP48

KLP48
KLP48 in August 2024
L–R: Lucine, Yi Shyan, Amanda, Ann Drea, Yurina, Haruka, Cocoa, Salwa, Khalies, Suzuha, Tiffany, Devi, and Hillary
Background information
OriginKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres
Years active2024–present
Labels
Member ofAKB48 Group
MembersSee List
Websitehttps://klp48.my/

KLP48 (read as K.L.P. Forty-Eight) is a Malaysian idol girl group based in Kuala Lumpur. They are the tenth international sister group of AKB48, after Indonesia's JKT48, China's SNH48 (dissociated), Thailand's BNK48, Philippines's MNL48, China's AKB48 Team SH, Taiwan's AKB48 Team TP, Vietnam's SGO48 (disbanded), Thailand's CGM48, and India's DEL48 (disbanded).[1] The group was announced on January 1, 2024.[2] The 1st generation members were announced on July 27, 2024.[3][4]

History

Formation and Early Days (2024–present)

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]

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, and STU48's Kokoa Kai. Their official transfer date was on June 1, 2024.[6]

Former AKB48 and SKE48 member Jurina Matsui was announced as KLP48's player manager in the same month.[7][8] This partnership was later terminated on July 11, 2024.[9] In April, they announced that they will have their first theater, Which is located in Lalaport and will open in 28 December 2025.[10]

In late December 2025, social media and entertainment news outlets began reporting that screenshots of a private group chat allegedly involving some first-generation KLP48 members have circulated online, which includes the group captain and lead performer. These screenshots are being criticized by fans and netizens because the chat content has been interpreted as insensitive or potentially racially-tinged, particularly toward Japanese members of the group. KLP48’s official management issued a statement announcing formal disciplinary action against six first-generation members[11]

Members

1st generation

The first generation members were formally announced on 27 July 2024.[2][12]

Stage name Birth name Birth date Birth place Note
Amanda Elley Amanda Wong (2007-02-13) 13 February 2007 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Ann Drea Ann Drea Tey (2008-08-06) 6 August 2008 Selangor, Malaysia
Cocoa Kokoa Kai (甲斐心愛, Kai Kokoa) (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 Hiroshima, Japan Former STU48 member
Devi Made Devi Ranita Ningtara (2000-11-18) 18 November 2000 Bali, Indonesia Former JKT48 member
Haruka Haruka Kurosu (黒須遥香, Kurosu Haruka) (2001-02-28) 28 February 2001 Saitama, Japan Former AKB48 member
Hillary Shuen Hiu Yau (孙晓柔, Sun1 Xiao3 Rou2) (2008-11-22) 22 November 2008 Hong Kong, China
Khalies Tan Zi Tong (2008-08-27) 27 August 2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Salwa Salwa Sunanda (2007-07-17) 17 July 2007 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Suzuha Suzuha Yamane (山根涼羽, Yamane Suzuha) (2000-08-11) 11 August 2000 Hyogo, Japan Former AKB48 member
Tiffany Elvyone Tiffany Ticha Anak Donaldin (2009-09-23) 23 September 2009 Sarawak, Malaysia
Yi Shyan Foo Yi Shyan (2004-06-28) 28 June 2004 Perak, Malaysia Group Captain
Yurina Yurina Gyoten (行天優梨奈, Gyoten Yurina) (1999-03-14) 14 March 1999 Kagawa, Japan Former AKB48 member
Oldest member of the group

2nd generation

The second generation members were formally announced by Amanda and Hillary (2 first generation members) on KLP48's official YouTube Channel on 24 September 2025.

Stage name Birth name Birth date Birth place Note
Aisha Turysbek Aisha (Тұрысбек Айша) (2008-05-25) 25 May 2008 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Alice Alice Wong Vei Yew (2004-04-30) 30 April 2004 Selangor, Malaysia
Cindy Cindy Alexandria (2008-05-17) 17 May 2008 South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia Former UPgirls trainee (with her stagename was "Icy")
Diva Diva Nurhaliza (2004-05-11) 11 May 2004 Cirebon, West Java, Indonesia Former member of Twenty Nine Teens (2022) and UPgirls (with her stagename was "Liz", 2023)
Hana Sekar Wejayanti Mumtahanah (2004-02-24) 24 February 2004 Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia
Isabel Wee Xi Ting (2008-09-11) 11 September 2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Joo Jocelyna Marcelly (2005-11-27) 27 November 2005 Sabah, Malaysia
Kei Kei Annisa Adnan (2009-04-16) 16 April 2009 Selangor, Malaysia
Maia Maia Fae Chong (2010-10-06) 6 October 2010 Selangor, Malaysia Youngest member of the group
Mashiro Mashiro Ueda (植田真白, Ueda Mashiro) (2003-01-29) 29 January 2003 Nara, Japan Former member of WONDER∞WANDER (2021) and iiiidolll (2024)
Concurrent position with QUADLIPS (since 2025).
Sharleez Sharifah Sharleez Binty Syed Affendi (2009-02-19) 19 February 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Shu Zhen Kuak Shu Zhen (2001-08-20) 20 August 2001 Perak, Malaysia
Tara Tara Tan (2010-02-08) 8 February 2010 Selangor, Malaysia

Former Members

2025 Graduates

Stage name Birth name Birth date Birth place Generations Status Membership history
Lucine Mireille Chin Yi Ling (2004-11-11) 11 November 2004 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1st Graduated on 19 October 2025[13][14] (27 July 2024 – 19 October 2025)

Discography

Extended plays

List of Extended plays, showing album name, album details, and track list
Album Details Track list
First Cry
  1. "Aitakatta" (Japanese ver.)
  2. "Shonichi" (Chinese ver.)
  3. "High Tension" (Japanese ver.)
  4. "Namida Surprise" (English ver.)

Singles

# Title Details
1 "Heavy Rotation"
  • Released: August 16, 2024
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
2 "Alasanku Maybe"
  • Released: April 18, 2025
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
3 "Flying Get"
  • Released: May 30, 2025
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
4 "Oh my pumpkin!"
  • Released: August 13, 2025
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
5 "Green Flash"
  • Released: September 12, 2025
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

References

  1. ^ a b Standard, Manila (2024-01-02). "AKB48 launches KLP48 sister group in Malaysia". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  2. ^ a b c WhenInManila.com (2024-01-03). "New Japanese Idol Group KLP48 to Debut in Malaysia - When In Manila". www.wheninmanila.com. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  3. ^ Foong, 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). Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  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. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  6. ^ "3 AKB48 idols, STU48 member moving to Kuala Lumpur group | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  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. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  8. ^ "Idol sensation Jurina Matsui takes on role of player manager for KLP48 - Citizens Journal". 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  9. ^ "Regarding the Business Partnership with Jurina Matsui". klp48.my. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  10. ^ "KLP48 Announces Theater Opening in Autumn 2025". Overseas Idol.
  11. ^ https://x.com/KLP48official/status/2001998635962393069
  12. ^ "Malaysia, meet KLP48 — and its members from Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Japan's AKB48 and STU48 (VIDEO)". Yahoo Malaysia.
  13. ^ "(Video) KLP48's Lucine Announces Departure From Group; Members Share Heartfelt Messages". Hype.my. 2025-09-19. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  14. ^ "Lucine Becomes the First Member to Graduate from KLP48". Tonboriday. 2025-09-19. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
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