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More Fierce Against AKB48, Nogizaka46 Releases 28th Single

By Yama
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The eternal rivalry between the idol group AKB48 vs Nogizaka46 seems to be getting hotter, my friend. Previously, AKB launched a variety show program on TV Tokyo television entitled ‘Nogizaka ni Kosaremashita‘.

The event took the theme of AKB48’s revenge which had been coup by the Sakamichi Series, especially Nogizaka46. Both in terms of popularity, reputation, captivated the hearts of 48 Group fans who also turned to Sakamichi.

The TV program caused a lot of controversy until various comments & responses appeared. Starting from the management of AKB48 who seemed to be considered a provocateur, to 48G and 46G fans in Japan arguing on social media.

At the Nogizaka46 Manatsu Zenkoku Tour 2022 concert yesterday, the first edition of the Sakamichi Series group announced that it would release a single on September 22.

Interestingly, Nogizaka46’s 26th single will be a member’s graduation single. But it is not known who will graduate, rumors that Ikuta Erika will graduate from the group.

The news of the release of Nogizaka46’s 26th single will be summarized along with other J-Pop & K-Pop news in the News Flash Showbiz of The Week rubric:

1. Former NMB48 Yamamoto Sayaka is ready to return to hold a solo concert Live Tour “RE 2022′. The plan for this series of tours begins in Saitama on September 29 and then continues in order: Tochigi, Aichi, Tokyo, Miyagi, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Ishikawa, Hokkaido, Osaka and back to Tokyo until November.

2. The former member of the Dalshabet girl group, Subin, was criticized by his own fans after being found to have thrown away a gift or a gift given to him by a fan. Park Su-bin, who is currently pursuing a career as a solo singer, apologized and clarified that it was his own fault.

3. Nogizaka46 officially opened the newest 5th generation member recruitment audition after a hiatus without any additions in recent years. Nogizaka46’s gen 5 audition will be held for girls aged 12-21 years.
4. A former member of the WA$$UP girl group, Jiae suddenly went viral after she uploaded a photo with her lover. What makes it a public conversation is that it turns out that Jiae’s boyfriend is a woman.

5. Takino Yumiko’s photobook will be released soon, as rumors that have been circulating for a while have sold out so it won’t be too surprising for fans. Ace from the STU48 group said the shooting was in Yamaguchi, his hometown.

6. One of the aespa members, Karina occupies the top position of the brand reputation ranking for the July 2022 edition of the female idol category, followed by: BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Brave Girls’ Yoojung, Red Velvet’s Joy, Brave Girls’ Yuna, Ningning aespa, MAMAMOO’s Hwasa

Winter aespa, Brave Girls’ Minyoung, and BLACKPINK’s Rosé.

7. Three former IZ*ONE personnel, Miyawaki Sakura, Honda Hitomi and Yabuki Nako have now been registered as artists by Vernalossom management. The company is also involved in managing the AKB48 sister group outside Japan.

8. All members of the boyband SEVENTEEN agreed to extend their contract with Pledis Entertainment, currently there are 13 members. Previously, there were rumors that some of them would leave and move to another agency.

9. Musician Ogayama Keido resigned from his plans to appear at the Tokyo Olympics after his case was uncovered, he was known to be involved in a bullying scandal against students with disabilities in the past. The Japanese public balked at the Olympics inviting him to the Opening Ceremony.

10. The WE ALL ARE ONE concert on August 6-7 will officially be attended by K-Pop stars including: BTOB, MONSTA X, Yugyeom, Purple Kiss, ONF, CRAVITY, MCND, WEi, WOO!AH!, Hong Eun Ki, STAYC, CIZX, and ONEUS. Venue: SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium, without a live audience, you can only watch live streaming.

11. The video clip of JKT48’s original single “Rapsodi” has successfully reached 10 million views since this MV was uploaded to YouTube in early 2022. The song is currently the mainstay of TikTok users. Check: JKT48 Record Spotify Record.12. EXO’s Sehun attended Esquire Korea, he will also be taking on a role in the upcoming drama entitled “Now We Are Breaking Up

“, according to the drama’s plan to air in the winter of this year.13. Former senior member of SKE48, Matsui Rena admits that he is close to actor Takanori Iwata. Both of them are now in PDKT status, their love relationship is known to have existed since they played together in dramas “Cinderella’s Promise

” where in the story also Rena & Iwata become lovers.

14. Apart from DJ HYO and HYOYEON, the boy band Cravity will make a comeback in August. The agency said that it is currently working hard so that the plan goes according to schedule, the management has also prepared an event that will be held online.

Back to the main discussion, previously AKB48 and Nogizaka46 had already released singles in close proximity. For example: Shitsuren Arigatou (AKB 57th Single), and Shiawase no Hogosyoku (Nogizaka 27th Single).

Then besides that in the past they have competed, the third single Nogizaka46 Hashire Bicycle was released with only a week’s time difference with AKB48’s Gingham Check. Oh yeah, there’s more, Sayonara no Imi (Nogizaka46) vs High Tension (AKB).

Don’t know yet whether Nogizaka46’s 28th single will be Momoko Ozono’s graduation song, which she announced some time ago, it could also be a graduation single for other members.