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Former AKB48 member Kashiwagi Yuki is set to hold a special fan meeting and mini-concert in Shanghai on November 9th.
This is quite unexpected, considering that Shanghai is home to SNH48, a sister group of AKB48 that split from the original group back in 2016.
Relations between AKB48 and SNH48 have been tense ever since, making this event a rare and significant one.
Yukirin, who has long been a fan favourite and maintained a successful solo career after her time in AKB48, is expected to draw in a large crowd.
Fans are excited about the chance to see her perform in person, especially in a city where AKB48 connections have been scarce due to the previous rift with SNH48.
The news has already stirred excitement across social media, with both Japanese and Chinese fans gearing up for the event.
Although SNH48 has established itself as an independent powerhouse in the idol industry, Kashiwagi Yuki’s presence in Shanghai signifies a hopeful bridge between the two fandoms.
For long-time AKB48 fans, this concert feels like a moment of nostalgia and reconciliation, and many are eager to see how the event will unfold.