AKB48 Team TP, 2021
AKB48 Team TP Logo
AKB48 Team TP (short for Akihabara48 Team Taipei) (formerly known as TPE48 (short for Taipei48)) is a Taiwanese idol girl group located in Taipei, Taiwan and is the 5th international sister group of AKB48. The motif color of their logo represents the charm of each member gradually growing with the gradation, just like a mango matures and changes the color from time to time.
Units and Members
Current
Former
History
Group formation was announced on the AKB48 official website in October. Due to the popularity of AKB48 merchandise in Taiwan Shops during that same year, Daily Sports commented that a group formed in Taiwan would also be popular.
The group was first expected to be created around January of 2012. Construction of a theater in Taipei City was planned. AKB48 management stated that preparations to begin performances at the theater were scheduled to begin in summer of 2012.
- The auditions for the group were scheduled in September, but these plans were later postponed.
A site for the auditions for a possible member/s from Taiwan for AKB48 that will perform in Japan was opened. From 2152 candidates, 170 girls were selected for the second round and 60 for the final round. The final results are scheduled to be announced in August.
The auditions will be held 09.01.2017 - 10.01.2017. [1] From the press conference, it was announced that Abe Maria will be transferred and became the member of TPE48 along with AKB48 Special Taiwan Audition. In order to promote the TPE48 auditions two of the members, Chen Shih-Ya and Chen Shih-Yuan, went on a 10 day tour of Taiwan.
On November 30, Abe Maria transferred permanently to TPE48 from AKB48's Team K. She's only a Kaigai member to be included in TPE48 formation.
On August 25, Chen Shih-yuan left the group.
On December 9, Honda Yuzuka announced her hiatus in all AKB48 Team TP releated activities due to her poor health conditions.
On December 25, Christmas Day, the group released their debut single Mae Shika Mukanee (勇往直前 / Yǒngwǎngzhíqián), centered by Liu Yu-ching, together with their corresponding music video.
On January 7, the group released their debut single coupling song music video Sakura no Hanabiratachi (櫻花瓣 / Yīng huābàn), centered by Chiu Pin-han and Chen Shih-ya.
On January 27, the group participated for the first time in 1st AKB48 Group Asia Festival Concert happened in Bangkok, Thailand, together with their international sister groups of AKB48.
On July 26, the group released their 2nd single TTP Festival, centered by Lin Yu-hsin. This is the last single and Senbatsu participation of Abe Maria.
On August 24, the 2nd AKB48 Group Asia Festival was held in Shanghai, China. On lineup of Team TP members for the concert, Abe Maria was replaced by Pan Tzu-yi due to the former's problem with the visa.
On August 26, two days after the 2nd AKB48 Group Concert, Abe Maria announced her graduation.
On September 14, the group held their 1st anniversary mini concert entitled "AKB48 Team TP 1st Anniversary Mini Concert" until September 22.
On October 19, AKB48 launched their foreign concert in Taiwan, entitled "AKB48 in Taiwan ~Are You Ready For It?~". The concert was held in Taipei Arena. Also, during their concert, they held Abe Maria's graduation ceremony for her final performance.
On December 20, their 3rd single music video Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka? was released on their official YouTube channel, five days before their 3rd single release.
On December 25, a year after their debut single release on the same date, their 3rd single Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka? (看見夕陽了嗎？/ Kànjiàn xīyángle ma?) was released. This is Liu Jie-ming's last single participation.
On February 8, Liu Jie-ming was dismissed from the group due to her violations.
On September 19, the Shonichi stage of their 1st stage has started, entitled RESET. The stage is a revival from AKB48's Team K 6th Stage.
On September 20, the group held their first Janken Taikai at Huashan 1914 Cultural and Creative Industry Park Wumei Theater. The event has decided the Janken Senbatsu members and the center for the song Chance no Junban (which was later included in their 5th single Ticktock Promise).
AKB48 Team TP, 2021
On March 25, Honda Yuzuka graduated from the group due to her poor health conditions.
On August 27, the group announced their 5th single line-up, and their center is Lin Yu-hsin. Also, their 5th single will be an original single.
On October 15, the group released their 5th single Ticktock Promise (一秒一秒 約好). This is their first original single.
On November 15, Lin Chia-ying and Tseng Shih-yu graduated from the group due to their poor health conditions.
- On January 23, Chen Shih-ya announced her graduation.
- On May 18, the group announced their upcoming 6th Single release, entitled Ne mo Ha mo Rumor, and centered for the first time by Fujii Mayu. This is the first single to centered by any Japanese members of this group.
- In addition, this is their first single to have an 18-member Senbatsu on their lineup.
- Ne mo Ha mo Rumor is originally a main song from AKB48's 58th Single.
- On July 11, the group released their MV teaser of Kimi no Koto ga Suki Dakara (因為喜歡你) on their YouTube Channel.
- On July 21, the group released their MV teaser of Yume no Kawa (夢之河) on their YouTube Channel.
- On July 24, the group held their graduation ceremony for Chen Shih-ya
- On July 27, the group released their full MV of Yume no Kawa on their YouTube Channel in advanced of their 6th Single release.
- On August 31, Chen Shih-ya graduated from the group as a Captain of Unit Daisy.
- On September 7, the group released their MV teaser of Ne mo Ha mo Rumor (無根無據Rumor) on their YouTube Channel.
- On September 13, the group released their full MV of Ne mo Ha mo Rumor on their YouTube Channel.
- Chen Shih-ya was seen on a middle part of the MV where she and Fujii Mayu faced up for their final meet.
- On September 20, the group released their full 6th Single in physical and digital platforms.
- On September 26, the group announced their 3rd Generation members
- On April 21, Po Ling was dismissed from the group as a member of Unit TIC TAC TOE
- On May 5, the group announced their upcoming 7th Single release, entitled 11-gatsu no Anklet, and centered for the first time by Sin Tik-kei.
- 11-gatsu no Anklet is originally a main song from AKB48's 50th Single.
- On May 17, Lin Jia-ni dismissed from the group due to her multiple violations
- On June 13, the group released their 7th Single Music Video 11 Gatsu no Anklet on their YouTube Channel.
- On June 27, Fujii Mayu dismissed from the group due to her further rule violations
- On August 20, 17 members were graduated from the group.
Other Units
Single Units
- Senbatsu (選拔組)
Sub-Units
Sister Groups
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Japanese |
Overseas |
Former Sister Groups |
Discography
| # | Cover | Title | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
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Mae Shika Mukanee (勇往直前) |
2018.12.25 |
| 02 | 
|
TTP Festival | 2019.07.26 |
| 03 | 
|
Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka? (看見夕陽了嗎？) |
2019.12.25 |
| 04 | 
|
UHHO UHHOHO (嗚吼嗚吼吼) |
2020.09.17 |
| 05 | 
|
Ticktock Promise (一秒一秒 約好) |
2021.10.15 |
| 06 | 
|
Ne mo Ha mo Rumor (無根無據Rumor) |
2022.10.14 |
| 07 | 
|
11-gatsu no Anklet (11月的腳鍊) |
2023.07.21 |
| 08 | 
|
24/7 Shining | 2024.08.20 |
| 09 | 
|
AKB48 Team TP 9th Single | TBA |
| # | Cover | Title | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
|
Sougen no Kiseki (綠草地上的奇蹟) |
2019.04.15 |
| # | Cover | Title | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
|
RESET (Daisy ver.) | 2022.04.02 |
| 02 | 
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RESET (Bellflower ver.) | 2022.04.02 |
| 03 | 
|
RESET (Sakura ver.) | 2022.04.02 |
Original Songs
- Girls Cafe Gun (Endorsement Song) (2020)
Cover
Concert
Stages
| # | Stage name | Unit | Date | Performances |
| 1 | RESET | Daisy | 2020.09.19 – 2023.01.15 | — |
| Bellflower | 2020.09.19 – 2023.01.14 | — | ||
| Sakura | 2020.09.20 – 2023.01.14 | — | ||
| 2 | Te wo Tsunaginagara (手牽手) |
TIC TAC TOE | 2023.03.18 – present | TBA |
| Peek A Boo | 2023.03.19 – present | TBA |
AKB48 Team TP Events
Janken Taikai
- [2020.09.20] AKB48 Team TP 1st Janken Tournament
- [2024.10.19] AKB48 Team TP 2nd Janken Tournament
Request Hour
- [2024.08.17] AKB48 Team TP Request Hour Setlist Best 25 2024
Theater Events
External Links
- AKB48 Team TP Official Website
- AKB48 Team TP Official Facebook
- AKB48 Team TP Official YouTube
- AKB48 Team TP Official Instagram
- AKB48 Team TP Official Twitter
- AKB48 Team TP on Spotify
- AKB48 Team TP on Apple Music