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| AKB48 Team TP's Mina Pan Tzu Yi Drops Graduation News at RESET Final Show (Official) |
Standing centre stage at the familiar AKB48 Team TP Theatre, Mina thanked fans for their long-standing support and quietly revealed she’d be going on hiatus from the entertainment scene.
Although no exact date has been set for her final group activities, the team confirmed those details will be shared later via the group’s official socials.
“I might take a break for now,” Mina shared during the curtain call, “but I won’t say never when it comes to returning, if the timing feels right.”
At 28, Mina’s decision comes with a sense of maturity and calm—a far cry from the typical tearful idol farewell. While she didn't go into full detail about her next steps, the statement leaves a door open for a potential comeback in the future, should the stars align.
📂 Idol Career Snapshot:
Pan Tzu-yi first joined TPE48 as a trainee on 4 February 2018 and quickly made her way up the ranks. She was officially promoted just over a month later, before being transferred into AKB48 Team TP that same August.
Throughout her time in the group, Mina became known for her reliable stage presence and calm charisma—often acting as a dependable senior figure in newer formations.
Her sub-unit journey took her through:
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The Puzzle5,
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Daisy Formation,
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Peek A Boo,
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and most recently, TIC TAC TOE, following the major unit reshuffle in August 2023.
Although she never joined the Senbatsu Election races, Mina carved out a unique lane for herself, one that blended stability with a quiet passion for performing.
👤 Quick Profile:
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Name: Pan Tzu-yi (Mina)
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Birthday: 28 July 1996 (Age 28)
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Height: 157 cm
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Zodiac Sign: Leo ♌
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Blood Type: AB
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Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
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Joined: February 2018 (7 years, 4 months, 18 days active)
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Agency: Muses & Nymph Entertainment
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Last Unit: TIC TAC TOE (AKB48 Team TP)
🧡 Fan Reactions:
Fans across Taiwan and beyond took to social media shortly after the announcement, sharing memories from Mina’s early TPE48 days and expressing support for her next chapter.
“Mina has always been so graceful. Whatever she chooses, I’m proud of her,” one long-time fan posted on Weibo.
“We’ll wait for her. Even if it takes years,” another replied under AKB48 Team TP’s official post.
🕊️ What’s Next?
As for what’s next? For now, it’s a bit of a “watch this space.” The group promised to reveal her graduation schedule soon, so fans still have a little more time to say goodbye properly.
Whether she’s taking a short breather or quietly preparing for life beyond idolhood, one thing’s clear: Mina's legacy as one of the OGs of Team TP won’t be forgotten anytime soon.