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SNH48 Group is making a massive move! The Chinese idol group, which has been independent from AKB48 since 2016, is launching the SNH48GROUP GLOBAL STORE OFFICIAL on 1 March 2025.
The big reveal will happen alongside the SNH48GROUP 11th REQUEST TIME BEST50 event.
This store is a game-changer for overseas fans.
MEET48, the official distributor for SNH48 Group outside China, will manage it, making it easier for international fans to grab official merch.
SNH48 Group’s Global Rise
SNH48 Group includes SNH48, BEJ48, GNZ48, CKG48, CGT48, SHY48, JNR48, and IDOLS Ft.
Unlike Japan’s AKB48 Group, which follows the original 48G system, SNH48 completely cut ties with AKB48 in 2016.
Since then, they've grown into one of Asia’s biggest idol franchises, outpacing AKB48 in sales, concerts, and global reach.
The group’s independence allowed them to adapt their own style, produce high-budget music videos, and gain a loyal fanbase worldwide.
With their international store opening soon, they’re set to become even bigger outside China.
What This Means for Fans
For years, SNH48 Group’s merch was hard to get outside China.
Now, with the SNH48GROUP GLOBAL STORE OFFICIAL, fans worldwide can easily buy official products, just like AKB48’s international fans. This could be a major step in SNH48’s global takeover.
With AKB48’s influence shrinking in Japan, SNH48 Group seems to be leading the 48G movement. Could this be the final shift in power?