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The announcement of MNL48’s first single sent shock-waves around the fandom as it awoke long dormant (or long-suppressed) feelings of anticipation as the girls are finally going to debut. Some even swore they never expected this day to come, which is understandable because of the length of time it took to prepare the members for the all important day. The First Single Press Launch is just like any typical press event: all business. Because the event is per invitation only, only a few fans were able to actually see the…

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Last week, the girls’ first public performance drew generally positive feedback, another “Pasabog” or surprise came and its ramifications, and capping it all off with another solid Showtime performance. All set in the back-drop of the 53rd Single Sekai Senbatsu Sousenkyo.

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Members leaving the group is a common occurence in the idol industry. Being an idol isn’t for everyone, and it’s not some “after-school” activity that some fans think it to be. Not many girls can handle the stress and demands of the job, the training, the lack of privacy and intrusion of the fans, the rumor-mongering, the unrealistic demands of the fans, and a management who seems to love making twists for the sake of it.

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