KLP48 explained

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]}

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.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.^[11]

Stage name	Birth name	Birth date	Birth place	Note
Amanda	Elley Amanda Wong	13 February 2007	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Oldest member of the group
Ann Drea	Ann Drea Tey	6 August 2008	Selangor, Malaysia
Devi	Made Devi Ranita Ningtara	18 November 2000	Bali, Indonesia	Former JKT48 member
Hillary	Shuen Hiu Yau (Chinese: 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			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
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

2026 Graduates

Stage name	Birth name	Birth date	Birth place	Generations	Status	Membership history
Cocoa		28 November 2003	Hiroshima, Japan	1st (STU48)	Transferred back to STU48 on 1 March 2026	(27 July 2024 - 1 March 2026)
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		14 March 1999	Kagawa, Japan	Team 8 (AKB48)

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

Notes and References

1. Web site: Standard . Manila . 2024-01-02 . AKB48 launches KLP48 sister group in Malaysia . 2024-05-26 . Manila Standard . en-US.
2. Web site: WhenInManila.com . 2024-01-03 . New Japanese Idol Group KLP48 to Debut in Malaysia - When In Manila . 2024-05-26 . www.wheninmanila.com . en-US.
3. Web site: Foong . Melissa . 2024-02-19 . How to join KLP48: Auditions now open for Malaysia's AKB48 sister group . Lifestyle Asia.
4. Web site: Haris Rahmat N . 27 July 2024 . KLP48 Umumkan Anggota Generasi Pertama dan Siap Debut . 7 August 2024 . Overseas Idol . id.
5. Web site: 2024-01-02 . New AKB48 overseas sister group, KLP48, launches in Kuala Lumpur . 2024-05-26 . New AKB48 overseas sister group, KLP48, launches in Kuala Lumpur Bandwagon Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. . en.
6. Web site: 3 AKB48 idols, STU48 member moving to Kuala Lumpur group The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis . 2024-05-26 . The Asahi Shimbun . en.
7. Web site: 2024-05-19 . Jurina Matsui, who ranked '1st in the International Senbatsu General Election' will act as a player manager for KLP48 . 2024-05-26 . us.acrofan.com . en.
8. Web site: 2024-05-20 . Idol sensation Jurina Matsui takes on role of player manager for KLP48 - Citizens Journal . 2024-05-26 . en-US.
9. Web site: 2024-07-11 . Regarding the Business Partnership with Jurina Matsui . 2024-07-27 . klp48.my . en.
10. Web site: KLP48 Announces Theater Opening in Autumn 2025. Overseas Idol.
11. Web site: Malaysia, meet KLP48 — and its members from Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Japan's AKB48 and STU48 (VIDEO). Yahoo Malaysia.
12. Web site: 2025-09-19 . (Video) KLP48’s Lucine Announces Departure From Group; Members Share Heartfelt Messages . 2025-09-19 . Hype.my . English.
13. Web site: 2025-09-19 . Lucine Becomes the First Member to Graduate from KLP48 . 2025-09-19 . Tonboriday . English.