SDN48
SDN48 | |||||
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Location | Japan | ||||
Activity Period | 2009.08.01 - 2012.03.31 | ||||
Former Agency | AKS | ||||
Former Label | Universal Music | ||||
Debut Single | GAGAGA | ||||
Former Producer | Akimoto Yasushi | ||||
Former Official Site | sdn48.co.jp | ||||
History |
SDN48 (short for Saturdaynight48) was a Japanese Idol Group. They were known to be the "mature version" of AKB48, only with members aged 20 or above. The group shared a theater with AKB48, in Don Quixote, on Akihabara (Tokyo Prefecture). The 1st generation members were announced in July, 2009. On March 31, 2012, all the members graduated from the group.
Contents
Overview
- SDN is an acronym for Saturday Night. In principle, it was named because it is performed every Saturday night, but in reality it is often held on another day.
- In principle, it is composed of members over 20 years old, and the average age as of August 2010 is 23 years old. There are various members such as Shigin teachers, former secretaries, married women, entertainers, and from other occupations than idols.
- The group were dressed in sexy costumes, and the lyrics include explicit phrases, so viewing is prohibited for those under the age of 18, later, some of these restrictions were removed.
- The group had some AKB48 graduated members.
- On October 15, 2011 the Captain Noro Kayo announced the graduation of all SDN48 members at a theater performance.
Differences from sister groups
- The group doesn't have a dedicated theater, they performed at AKB48 Theater.
- There is no concept of teams.
- The Love Ban rule didn't apply.
- First 48Group to have married members.
- They didn't participate in Senbatsu Elections or Janken Tournament.
History
Members
Single Units
- Senbatsu (選抜)
- Undergirls A (アンダーガールズA)
- Undergirls B (アンダーガールズB)
- Undergirls Team G (アンダーガールズチームG)
Former Member Units
Discography
Singles
# | Cover | Title | Release date |
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01 | GAGAGA | 2010.11.24 | |
02 | Ai, Chuseyo (愛、チュセヨ) |
2011.03.23 | |
03 | MIN・MIN・MIN | 2011.08.17 | |
04 | Kudokinagara Azabu Juuban duet with Mino Monta (口説きながら麻布十番 duet with みの もんた) |
2011.12.28 | |
05 | Makeoshimi Congratulation (負け惜しみコングラチュレーション) |
2012.03.07 |
Albums
# | Cover | Title | Release date |
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01 | NEXT ENCORE | 2012.03.14 |
Stage Albums
# | Cover | Title | Release date |
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01 | SDN48 1st Stage "Yuuwaku no Garter" (誘惑のガーター) |
2012.03.28 |
Concerts
# | Title | Date |
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01 | NEXT ENCORE | 2012.03.31 |
02 | SDN48 10th Anniversary Concert | 2019.08.01 |
Stages
- This stage was presented by all members, from all generations.
# | Stage name | Date | Performances |
1 | Yuuwaku no Garter (誘惑のガーター) |
2009.08.01 - 2012.03.28 | 338 |
TV Shows
Past Variety Shows
- Suppon no Onnatachi (すっぽんの女たち) (2010 - 2012)
- SDN48+10