Anounced today at their theater show, NGT48 are launching auditions to recruit their 4th generation members. They are recruiting girls from 12 to 21 years old (on 23/04/01) Application period: 23/06/05 ~ 23/06/30 Audition site: https://ngt48-4th-audition.com/ The final projection will be held on 08/26 and 08/27 in Niigata https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100006129
Model Press story Rika Nakai, a member of the 1st generation who will be graduating this summer , commented, "I won't be in ( NGT48 ) by the time the 4th generation enters ...". While the audience was laughing, she continued, "To all the 4th gen members, while preserving the tradition, we are also bringing in something new. I want you to do your best." https://mdpr.jp/music/detail/3766558
I didn't notice earlier. They are doing an extra Showroom campaign until 07/19 https://twitter.com/SHOWROOM_jp/status/1679324774886150144
Looking at the timing and "pace", the 4th gen girls probably gonna be introduced during Rika's grad con
SHOWROOM with 17 aspiring members from 08/21 to 08/25 https://www.showroom-live.com/event/ngt48_4th_audition https://twitter.com/SHOWROOM_jp/status/1692492376416346486
15 among 30 applicants passed the final auditon Average age is 16,7 years old, some are coming from Niigata and various other prefectures. The unveiling event is scheduled for this fall. https://popnroll.tv/articles/34714
So 2 backed out huh I was sorta expecting that they'll accept a ton of girls for their 4th gen if they wanna reform the teams
A couple of 4ki member group photos from 'Nikkan Sports': https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/akb48/news/202312100001259.html
It appears that Okamura Momoka, Yoshihara Merii, Nishikawa Haruna all attempted STU48 3rd gen, that latest also tried NMB48 9th Kimoto Anna would be Kimoto Yuna's sister (NGT48 3rd) Nishikawa Haruna also said that she tried something like 70 auditions before suceeding. https://popnroll.tv/articles/36636
Official video of the 4ki performance of 'Shizen Juutai' at the NGT48 Theater 8th Anniversary: if the video does not show watch the video here
The 4th Gen members mail service starts today with a 10-day free subscription campaign: https://ngt48.jp/news/detail/100006673
