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| From Trainee to Honorary Graduate: Xu Yangyuzhuo’s SNH48 Story Comes Full Circle (Photo: Weibo/LBS48) |
Chinese idol Eliwa Xu (Xu Yang Yuzhuo), best known as a former Youth With You 2 contestant, has officially graduated from SNH48, marking the end of her remarkable 11-year journey with the group.
Her graduation concerts, held on 26–27 September, turned into a moving farewell celebration as fans and fellow members looked back at her path that began way back in July 2014.
Eliwa Xu first entered as a trainee before earning her spot in Team HII, quickly standing out for her powerful stage presence and emotionally charged performances.
Through the years, Xu Yang Yuzhuo cemented her place not only as a core member of SNH48 but also as part of well-loved sub-units such as 7SENSES, 95LINE, and 5IRE.
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Her popularity extended beyond the group when she joined Youth With You 2, where she showcased her versatility even though she didn’t make the final debut lineup with THE9.
To mark her graduation, Xu YangYuzhuo released a heartfelt single titled To Tomorrow.
The song captures the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to her idol years while looking forward to fresh horizons.
Fans described it as a love letter to her youth, filled with pride rather than sadness.
The celebration also featured some memorable collabs with her teammates: “Heating Up” alongside Yuan Yiqi, “OMG” with Kiki Xu Jiaqi, and “Whisper” together with Duan Yixuan.
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The performances not only showcased Xu Yang Yuzhuo’s bonds within the group but also gave the audience one last taste of her signature energy.
For many supporters, Eliwa Xu’s graduation doesn’t feel like an ending but more like a reset button.
With her experience as a singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer, she’s well-equipped to carve out the next stage of her career beyond the 48-group system.
At 29, Xu Yang Yuzhuo leaves SNH48 as an Honorary Graduate—a title reserved for members who’ve left a strong legacy behind.
If anything, her journey shows that music and performance aren’t just a job to her—they’re woven into her identity. Fans will no doubt keep following her as she steps into her next chapter, wherever the stage may be.