KLP48
Malaysian idol girl group
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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 TSH48, Taiwan's TPE48, 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]
- 48 Entertainment SDN. BHD. (2024–present)
- Sony Music Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (distributor, 2024–present)
KLP48 | |
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KLP48 in August 2024 L–R: Lucine, Yi Shyan, Amanda, Ann Drea, Yurina, Haruka, Cocoa, Salwa, Khalies, Suzuha, Tiffany, Devi, and Hillary | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
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| Member of | AKB48 Group |
| Members | See List |
| Website | https://klp48.my/ |
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]
Members
1st generation
The first generation members were formally announced on 27 July 2024.[2][11]
| Stage name | Birth name | Birth date | Birth place | Note |
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| Amanda | Elley Amanda Wong | 13 February 2007 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Ann Drea | Ann Drea Tey | 6 August 2008 | Selangor, Malaysia | |
 Devi |
Made Devi Ranita Ningtara | 18 November 2000 | Bali, Indonesia | Former JKT48 member Oldest member of the group |
 Hillary |
Shuen Hiu Yau (孫曉柔, Syun1 Hiu2 Jau) | 22 November 2008 | Hong Kong, China | |
| Khalies | Tan Zi Tong | 27 August 2008 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Salwa | Salwa Sunanda | 17 July 2007 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Tiffany | Elvyone Tiffany Ticha Anak Donaldin | 23 September 2009 | Sarawak, Malaysia | |
| Yi Shyan | Foo Yi Shyan | 28 June 2004 | Perak, Malaysia | Group Captain |
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 |
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 Aisha |
Turysbek Aisha (Тұрысбек Айша) | 25 May 2008 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| Alice | Alice Wong Vei Yew | 30 April 2004 | Selangor, Malaysia | |
| Cindy |
Cindy Alexandria | 17 May 2008 | South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia | Former UPgirls trainee (with her stagename was "Icy") |
| Diva |
Diva Nurhaliza | 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 | 24 February 2004 | Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia | |
| Isabel | Wee Xi Ting | 11 September 2008 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Joo | Jocelyna Marcelly | 27 November 2005 | Sabah, Malaysia | |
| Kei |
Kei Annisa Adnan | 16 April 2009 | Selangor, Malaysia | |
| Maia | Maia Fae Chong | 6 October 2010 | Selangor, Malaysia | Youngest member of the group |
 Mashiro |
Mashiro Ueda (植田真白, Ueda Mashiro) | 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 | 19 February 2009 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Shu Zhen | Kuak Shu Zhen | 20 August 2001 | Perak, Malaysia | |
| Tara | Tara Tan | 2 August 2010 | Selangor, Malaysia |
Former Members
2025 Graduates
2026 Graduates
| Stage name | Birth name | Birth date | Birth place | Generations | Status | Membership history |
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| Cocoa |
Kokoa Kai (甲斐心愛, Kai Kokoa) | 28 November 2003 | Hiroshima, Japan | 1st (STU48) | Transferred back to STU48 on 1 March 2026 | (27 July 2024 - 1 March 2026) |
| Haruka |
Haruka Kurosu (黒須遥香, Kurosu Haruka) | 28 February 2001 | Saitama, Japan | 16th (AKB48) | Transferred back to AKB48 on 1 March 2026 | |
| Suzuha |
Suzuha Yamane (山根涼羽, Yamane Suzuha) | 11 August 2000 | Hyogo, Japan | |||
| Yurina |
Yurina Gyoten (行天優梨奈, Gyoten Yurina) | 14 March 1999 | Kagawa, Japan | Team 8 (AKB48) |
Discography
Extended plays
| Album | Details | Track list |
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First Cry |
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Singles
| # | Title | Details |
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| 1 | "Heavy Rotation" |
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| 2 | "Alasanku Maybe" |
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| 3 | "Flying Get" |
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| 4 | "Oh My Pumpkin!" |
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| 5 | "Green Flash" |
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