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It was a shocking announcement that aired on television at the end of “AKBINGO!” that the long-running series (11 years) was ending at the end of September, leaving current AKB48 members in shocked and in tears. Former AKB48 member Oshima Yuko, who literally grew up Read More …
“AKBINGO!” has been a staple of NTV late night programming since 2008. The popular AKB48 variety show helped making AKB48, the most popular idol groups in Japan, showcasing many generations of talent who have auditioned and was able to make it into the spotlight. But Read More …