@KingArmyInChain He owns even the melodies and instrumentals so it’s risky if the new group even release its own version of Koisuru Fortune Cookie etc.
Since MNL48 announced their disbandment after May
Prediction: after May 2026, knowing how Superball Inc. & Vernalossom likes surprises and how bad they want to maintain Japan soft power in SEA it’s not impossible for them to unveil TMN48 and its 1st Generation audition
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@KingArmyInChain Vernalossom & Superball (parent management) can easily establish a new group but the problem is… because of H*E the new established group (TMN) cannot perform any of MNL songs even if they re-write the lyrics because Kurosawa owns the rights in PH laws.
@JakeYusop If they would consider old members they need to change their stage name, but honestly if this group actually happened it’s most likely just a 12-16 members for their 1st generation.
@DeeArr16176026 Indian and Viet 48 groups has low popularity/demand hence why they disbanded, MNL48 disbanded not because of that but rather because of poor management.
@tsukasapegasus_ AKB48 Team Manila is actually more possible than MLA48. It’s always vernalossom’s last Straw to save a dying 48g notably when TPE48 disbanded in 2018 for the same reason as MNL48 disbandment before AKB48 Team TP.
@Datebayyow But SGO Disbanded because of low demand/popularity in Vietna. MNL disbanded because of poor local management, MNL has the buzz in the PPOP scene.
@_markchester_ It’s not impossible to happen considering mnl48 did bring a buzz in PPOP industry plus, they disbanded not because of low popularity/demand but rather because of poor management. Someone is definitely working behind the scene to resurrect 48g in PH.
It would probably be a completely different group, a WHOLE NEW group and not continuation of MNL48 legacy. Manage directly under Vernalossom (AKB Umbrella). 48 group is indeed marketable in the Philippines mnl48 already proved it so nothing is stopping+
@juice_pancho To any geographical abbreviation it’s based just like what happened to TPE48. It’s very much plausible too that they would scout the former MNL members.
@juice_pancho Vernalossom/Superball Inc. could technically summon AKB48 team Manila with 12-16 members anytime after May 2026. That’s likely what would happen if Japan management is actually interested on keeping its hold on PH. And once they’re established enought would probably transition++