KLP48
Malaysian idol girl group
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). The group was announced on January 1, 2024. The 1st generation members were announced on July 27, 2024.
01History
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.
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.
Former AKB48 and SKE48 member Jurina Matsui was announced as KLP48's player manager in the same month. This partnership was later terminated on July 11, 2024. In April, they announced that they will have their first theater in Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, which opened on 28 December 2025.
02Members
1st generation
The first generation members were formally announced on 27 July 2024.
| Stage name | Birth name | Birth date | Birth place | Note |
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| 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 | |
| Devi | Made Devi Ranita Ningtara | (2000-11-18) 18 November 2000 | Bali, Indonesia | Former JKT48 member Oldest member of the group |
| Hillary | Shuen Hiu Yau (孫曉柔, Syun1 Hiu2 Jau) | (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 | |
| 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 |
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.
03Former Members
2025 Graduates
| Stage name | Birth name | Birth date | Birth place | Generations | Status | Membership history |
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| Lucine | Mireille Chin Yi Ling | (2004-11-11) 11 November 2004 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 1st | Graduated on 19 October 2025 | (27 July 2024, 19 October 2025) |
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) | (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 | Hiroshima, Japan | 1st (STU48) | Transferred back to STU48 on 1 March 2026 | (1 June 2024 - 1 March 2026) |
| Haruka | Haruka Kurosu (黒須遥香, Kurosu Haruka) | (2001-02-28) 28 February 2001 | Saitama, Japan | 16th (AKB48) | Transferred back to AKB48 on 1 March 2026 | |
| Suzuha | Suzuha Yamane (山根涼羽, Yamane Suzuha) | (2000-08-11) 11 August 2000 | Hyogo, Japan | |||
| Yurina | Yurina Gyoten (行天優梨奈, Gyoten Yurina) | (1999-03-14) 14 March 1999 | Kagawa, Japan | Team 8 (AKB48) |
04Discography
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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| 6 | "Kerana Ku Suka" |
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| 7 | "Jeritan Permata Intan" | To be released |
Sources and credits
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