SDN48

SDN48
Also known asSaturday Night 48
OriginAkihabara, Tokyo, Japan
GenresPop
Years active2009 (2009)–2012
LabelsNayutawave
Past membersList of members

SDN48 (read S.D.N. Forty-Eight, short for Saturday Night 48) was a Japanese idol girl group, created and produced by Yasushi Akimoto. SDN48 was created based on an "adult idol" concept. Former AKB48 member Kayo Noro was chosen as the captain of the group. In November 2010, the group made their major label debut with "Gagaga". The group ended with a farewell concert on March 31, 2012.

History

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2008–2009: Formation

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In 2008, AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto decided to create a "Saturday Night 48" show, based on the concept of an "adult idol" that would perform every Saturday at 10 pm.[1] The shows were restricted to fans aged 18 and older.[1] He also wanted to differentiate from AKB48's usual uniforms with sexier attire.[1] In July 2009, two AKB48 members, Megumi Ohori and Kayo Noro, were chosen as the first two members of the group.[2] At the same time auditions were held to find other members.[2] The SDN48 debut stage Yūwaku no Garter (誘惑のガーター, Yūwaku no Gātā, "Garter of Temptation") was held on July 25.[3] At the end of AKB48's three-day Nippon Budokan concert the teams were reshuffled, leading to the removal of Kayo Noro, Megumi Ohori, Yukari Sato, and Kazumi Urano, leaving them to focus solely on SDN48 activities. Noro was also made the captain of the group.[4]

It was announced on September 27, 2009, that understudy Yuki Iwata had departed from the group for health reasons.[5] Two months later, Eiko Maeda was transferred from sister group SKE48 to SDN48.[6] Upon joining the group Maeda changed her stage name to Machiko Tezuka.[7]

2010–2011: Major label debut

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During their first anniversary concert, Noro announced to the audience that SDN48 would debut under Universal Music in the fall.[8] The group also suggested they would be eliminating the age restriction.[8] Through their TV show, Suppon no Onna-tachi (すっぽんの女たち), SDN48 held a senbatsu (選抜, lit. selection) election to determine the top twelve members who would participate in their debut single.[9] Former AKB48 member Megumi Ohori ranked first in votes and was given the center position.[10] The single would be titled "Gagaga" and be released on November 24, 2010.[9] On September 30, second generation member Sakura Fukuyama announced through her blog that she would be leaving the group due to health problems.[11] Chinese member Chen Qu was chosen as Fukuyama replacement.[12] The group was scheduled to release their second single "Ai, Juseyo" (愛、チュセヨ, Ai, Chuseyo, "Love, Give Me Please") on March 23, 2011; however, due to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, the single was postponed until April 6.[13]

2012: Disbandment

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On March 31, 2012, all the members graduated from the group and the group was disbanded. On April 19, 2012, former SDN48 members participated in AKB48's 2nd revival stage concert which took place on May 15.[14]

2013: Reunion and new projects

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On March 31, 2013, one year after the disbandment, an SDN48 reunion concert was held at AKB48 theater.[15]

On May 6, 2013, it was announced that seven former members were creating a new group called 7cm. The group was under Avex and the members include Juri Kaida, KONAN, Mana Ito, Haruka Umeda, Megumi Imayoshi, Mami Kato and Miyuu Hosoda.[16] The group disbanded on August 30, 2013.

Members

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First generation

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Second generation

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Third Generation

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Former members

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  • Ayami Nakazato (graduated December 24, 2009), a former Kishidan back dancer, and OZ-MAX member Ayami of DJ OZMA
  • Sakura Fukuyama (graduated October 2010)
  • Kana Ito (graduated February 2011)
  • Yuka Ninomiya (graduated May 2011)
  • Tomomi Tanisaki (graduated May 2011)
  • Sayo Hayakawa (graduated July 2011)[17]
Understudy
  • Yuki Iwata (withdrew September 24, 2009)

Discography

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Singles

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Year Single Charts Album Oricon
sales
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JPN
[19] 		KOR
[20] 		First week Total sales
2010 "Gagaga" 3 27 Next Encore 63,627 79,128
2011 "Ai, Chuseyo" 3 — 64,020 71,236
"Min Min Min" 3 — 72,584 82,543
"Kudokinagara Azabu-Jūban Duet With Mino Monta" 3 — 67,018 69,885
2012 "Makeoshimi Congratulation" 2 — — 74,459 90,507

Albums

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Year Album Charts Oricon
sales
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JPN
[19] 		First Week Total sales
2012 Next Encore 1 48,085 50,312
Yūwaku no Garter 31

SDN48 1st Stage "Yuuwaku no Garter"

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All SDN48's members did perform only one stage, "Yuuwaku no Garter". They usually were divided as 1st and 2nd/3rd generation stages. They performed at the AKB Theater.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "AKB48 expands with "kid" concerts, HKT group". Tokyograph. Nikkan Sports. November 19, 2008. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Ohori, Noro recruited for SDN48". Tokyograph. Sponichi Annex. July 18, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  3. ^ "AKB48セクシープロジェクトにチームK大堀＆野呂参加". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. July 21, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  4. ^ "AKB48 shuffles its teams". Tokyograph. Natalie. August 24, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  5. ^ "Yuki Iwata leaves SDN48". Tokyograph. Sponichi Annex. September 27, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  6. ^ "SKE48's Eiko Maeda joins SDN48". Tokyograph. Sponichi Annex. November 29, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  7. ^ "SKE48、チームKII「会いたかった」＆名古屋一揆がDVD化". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. February 2, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  8. ^ a b "SDN48 getting major label debut". Tokyograph. Oricon. August 1, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  9. ^ a b "SDN48選抜メンバー12人が決定、CDデビューは11月24日". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. September 9, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  10. ^ "Megumi Ohori ranks #1 in SDN48 Senbatsu". Tokyograph. TV Asahi. September 8, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  11. ^ "SDN48's Sakura Fukuyama leaves show business". Tokyograph. Natalie. September 30, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  12. ^ お知らせ. Gree (in Japanese). October 4, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  13. ^ "SDN48". Universal Music Japan. Archived from the original on November 19, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  14. ^ "SDN48's graduation concert". Yahoo! Malaysia. April 3, 2012.
  15. ^ "SDN48 Holds Surprise Performance + Announces Reunion Concert". Jpopasia. January 28, 2013.
  16. ^ "7 Ex-SDN48 Members Form New Group: 7cm". Japanverse. May 8, 2013. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2013.
  17. ^ "Former SDN48 member announces her return to modeling after 5 months absence" Archived 2014-10-23 at the Wayback Machine, 18 October 2011, Model Press (in Japanese)
  18. ^ "SDN４８のシングル売り上げランキング". Oricon. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
  19. ^ a b "SDN48 Japanese Discography on ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  20. ^ "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
  21. ^ "SDN48のアルバム売り上げランキング". Oricon. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
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