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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.

Key facts

Musical artist.name
SDN48
Musical artist.alias
Saturday Night 48
Musical artist.origin
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Musical artist.genre
Pop
Musical artist.years_active
–2012
Musical artist.label
Nayutawave
Musical artist.associated_acts
AKB48 Group, Monta Mino
Musical artist.past_members
List of members

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Wikidata facts

Official website
www.sdn48.co.jp
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pseudonym
SaturDay Night
end of work period
2012-00-00
inception
2009-00-00
Commons category
SDN48
start of work period
2009-00-00
name in kana
エスディーエヌ フォーティーエイト
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16 sections
Contents
  • History
  • 2008–2009: Formation
  • 2010–2011: Major label debut
  • 2012: Disbandment
  • 2013: Reunion and new projects
  • Members
  • First generation
  • Second generation
  • Third Generation
  • Former members
  • Discography
  • Singles
  • Albums
  • SDN48 1st Stage "Yuuwaku no Garter"
  • References
  • External links

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 == === 2008–2009: Formation === 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. The shows were restricted to fans aged 18 and older. He also wanted to differentiate from AKB48's usual uniforms with sexier attire. In July 2009, two AKB48 members, Megumi Ohori and Kayo Noro, were chosen as the first two members of the group. At the same time auditions were held to find other members. The SDN48 debut stage was held on July 25. 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.

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