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| Runma to Graduate from CGM48: Team C Member Sets Final Stage for March 2026. (Photo: CGM) |
Runma (รันม่า–แทนทยา ชิชิดะ) has officially announced her graduation from CGM48 today, 24 February 2026. The Team C member will continue activities until early March, with Runma’s Farewell & Graduation Ceremony scheduled for 7 March 2026. Ticket sales details will be revealed at a later date.
The announcement marks the end of a significant chapter for the Thai singer under iAM, who has steadily rebuilt her idol journey after moving across different projects in Thailand’s competitive girl group scene.
Runma first gained public attention in 2021 as a challenger on Last Idol Thailand. She ranked in the top seven during the finale, earning a place in the group’s unit protea, and officially debuted on 10 December 2021 with the single album Bandwagon.
However, Last Idol eventually disbanded on 16 November 2023, leaving members to chart their own paths.
In early 2024, Runma was revealed as a 5th generation candidate for BNK48 but did not secure a spot in the final lineup.
Not long after, she was introduced as a 3rd generation candidate for CGM48 on 3 May 2024. By 6 July 2024, she was confirmed as a trainee, and on 1 June 2025, she was promoted to Team C, marking a proud milestone in her career.
Her CGM48 era may have been shorter than some senior members, but for fans, it was filled with growth, resilience and quiet determination.
In the 48 Group world, graduation is a natural and frequent step. Members often leave to pursue new opportunities, explore different careers, or simply move on from the entertainment industry. For some, it is about ambition; for others, it is about closure.
Runma shared that she had been considering graduation for several months, calling it a difficult and emotional decision. She expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support and promised to give her best until her final stage in March.
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Some fans admitted they were shocked, especially as Runma was promoted to Team C less than a year ago. Others said they had sensed something coming, noting her reflective tone in recent appearances.
There has also been discussion about whether she will receive a large-scale graduation concert. In the 48 system, only certain senior or highly established members typically hold full concerts, while others have farewell ceremonies or theatre stages.
With Runma’s Farewell & Graduation Ceremony confirmed for 7 March 2026, fans are now waiting for ticket sale details and hoping for meaningful final moments.
Supportive messages have poured in across social media, with many thanking her for staying strong through career transitions — from Last Idol’s disbandment to starting again as a CGM48 trainee. Others are curious about her next move, wondering whether she will remain in entertainment or pursue something entirely different.
By her own admission, this was not an impulsive decision. Runma took months to reflect before announcing her graduation. For many idols, stepping away is as challenging as debuting. It means leaving the stage, the group dynamic, and the structured world of performances and fan events.
But it also opens the door to new beginnings.
As early March approaches, her remaining schedules are expected to carry extra emotional weight. Every handshake event, theatre stage and appearance will now feel like a countdown to her final bow as a CGM48 member.
What are your thoughts on Runma’s graduation? Were you expecting this announcement, or did it come as a surprise? And do you think she should have had a full graduation concert?