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| SNH48 GROUP Holds 12th Request Time Concert in Shanghai as Fans Crown “Summer Memories” the Golden Melody. (Credits: Siba) |
The SNH48 GROUP returned to Shanghai on 14 March for the SNH48 12th Request Time Best 30, the franchise’s annual fan-voted concert where supporters decide which songs deserve the spotlight. Held at the Shanghai Jing’an Sports Center Gymnasium, the event gathered performers from five sister groups across China, transforming the White Day celebration into a night of fan-driven music, nostalgia and competitive rankings.
Members from SNH48 (Shanghai), GNZ48 (Guangzhou), BEJ48 (Beijing), CKG48 (Chongqing) and CGT48 (Chengdu) took turns on stage, performing the thirty tracks that topped this year’s vote. For fans of the long-running idol franchise, Request Time is more than a concert. It acts as a yearly scoreboard showing which songs, pairings and stages resonate most strongly with the audience.
This year’s edition introduced a dual-channel scoring system, combining song selection with member selection.
The change meant fans could vote not only for their favourite tracks but also for which idols they wanted to perform them, giving the event a more interactive structure. The result was a concert that mixed original singles with familiar Mandarin hits, all shaped directly by the fanbase.
The night’s most anticipated moment arrived with the Annual Golden Melody announcement, where “Summer Memories”, performed by Bai Xinyu and Zhu Yixin, defended its top position.
The performance leaned heavily on nostalgia, with emotional vocals and a stage arrangement designed to recall earlier SNH48 eras — a formula that clearly worked with voters.
Below is the fan-voted Top 30 ranking from the SNH48 Request Time 2026 concert, with highlights from each section of the list.
Top 1–5 set the tone for the night with familiar favourites and collaborative stages.
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Summer Memories – Bai Xinyu, Zhu Yixin
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Silent Harmony – Zhou Xiang, You Miao
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Who Is Your Girl – Liu Xingyu, Chen Shuyu, Wang Yilin, Tang Guo, Song Xiaolu, Li Yongwei, Fu Meishan
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China Town – Lv Siqi, Wang Jiaqi, Gong Chenmei, He Xinman, Liang Jingjin, Lin Jiayi, Xia Ying
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After Party – Ning Ke, You Keying, Shi Zhujun, Hao Ruxin, Yan Mingjun
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| “Summer Memories” Retains Title at SNH48 Request Time 2026 with Emotional Performance. (Siba) |
These opening ranks highlight the enduring popularity of duet and group performances. “Summer Memories” especially stood out, with fans praising the chemistry between Bai Xinyu and Zhu Yixin, while tracks like “China Town” and “After Party” brought energetic choreography that kept the arena buzzing.
Positions 6–10 added a more playful tone to the concert lineup.
6. Moonlight – Que Jiahui, Wang Jun, Liang Huaifang, Jiao Yue, Lin Danlei, Li Qiuyue, Tan Yonghang
7. Lollipop – Tan Sihui, Zhou Tongyue, Xu Zhengziying, Lin Entong, Sheng Yue, Bao Yuxin, Lei Xiangju
8. Xing Kong Xia Yue Ding – Shen Xin, Ge Junyan, Yuan Xican, Qin Kemeng, Xu Qinnan, Li Jichun, Zhu Lina
9. I’m Not Your Girl – Yu Jiawei, Yang Xinyu, Chen Shanling, Hu Dan, Zhang Yongye
10. Bad Dance – Wang Siyu, Wang Jiayu, Xu Yalan, Luo Jiezhen, Xu Hanjing
Fans online noted that the mid-top section showcased more experimental stages. Tracks such as “Lollipop” leaned into bright idol pop aesthetics, while “Bad Dance” delivered a sharper choreography style that quickly became one of the night’s most discussed stages.
Ranks 11–15 blended dramatic concepts with idol pop energy.
11. ENERGY – Li Jiaen, Qin Kemeng, Huang Chuyin, Xiang Yujing, Zhu Ruiyuan
12. Kuchi Utsushi no Chocolate – Yang Yuxin, Zeng Xinyan, Zhang Qian
13. SWAN – Zhang Leilei, Wu Zhiyue, Ge Junyan, Shen Xin, Liu Yingying, Cheng Baoyu, Lin Yixi
14. FOX – Yang Ye, Xu Yuhan, Qin Ludan, Huang Wei, Zhang Siyan, Huang Yi, Li Zixin
15. Axis Kiss – Lu Tianhui, Ma Xinyu, Wang Yuchen, Lei Xiangju, Cheng Yuhan
Many viewers highlighted “SWAN” as one of the most visually striking performances, thanks to its elegant choreography and theatrical staging. Meanwhile “Axis Kiss”, featuring Lu Tianhui, gained attention from longtime followers of the SNH48 theatre scene.
Ranks 16–20 shifted the mood towards sentimental performances.
16. First Love – Wang Zixin, Yang Kelu
17. Jie Du – Wen Ruoqi, Lu Xinyi, Kang Chuyi, Chen Xiaoyang, Liu Yucheng
18. Bee With U – Zhu Hongrong, Kong Yuan, Xie Xiaoqian, Li Ting, Zhang Lili, Qiao Shiran, He Linyan
19. Over & Over – Guo Xiaoying, Guo Yichen, Yuan Han, Sun Jiafu, Diao Xinyu
20. Lin – Chen Jiayi, Wang Yi, Lin Haiying, Hao Bingyuan, Jiang Xiayu, Lei Ruiyan, Qi Lingquan, Zhuo Sijia
Here the concert slowed down slightly, allowing vocal-focused tracks like “First Love” to shine. Fans watching online praised the softer tone of this section, describing it as a welcome emotional break between the more intense performances.
Ranks 21–25 highlighted fan favourites from various sister groups.
21. Like A Diamond – Tang Chengcheng, Zhou Shiru, Jin Hongyan, Chen Yuxi, Chen Yunjia, Huang Mengxi, Shan Zihan
22. Like It – Jiang Shuting, Zhang Qiongyu
23. Zijing – Shen Xin, He Caixian, Huang Ziyi, Zhong Guofeiyang, Zheng Kewei, Liu Shitong, Liu Ruoxi, Cao Ketian, Liu Siyu
24. Shuang Sheng Hua – Lin Shuqing, Wang Ruiqi
25. Wusheng de Tango – Lu Tianhui, Hu Xiaohui
The section brought a mix of elegant and dramatic performances, particularly “Wusheng de Tango”, which combined classical dance elements with idol staging — a performance that sparked strong discussion among fans on social media.
Ranks 26–30 rounded out the fan-voted lineup.
26. Don’t Touch – Lei Yuxiao, Pan Yingqi, Zhong Guofeiyang
27. Hesitate – Jiang Shuting, Li Jiaen
28. Hold Me Tight – Ye Fan, Tang Chengcheng
29. Skull-Puncher – Jiang Xinru, Fu Meishan, Zhong Guofeiyang, Ge Junyan
30. Shengwen – Kang Chuyi, Que Jiahui
Even the lower ranks received loud cheers inside the arena, reinforcing the idea that Request Time celebrates fan passion rather than pure chart competition.
Across Chinese social media platforms, fan reactions ranged from excitement to lively debate. Some praised the continued dominance of “Summer Memories”, calling it a defining stage of the SNH48 era. Others argued newer songs deserved higher placements, especially tracks like “SWAN” and “Axis Kiss”, which many viewers felt delivered standout performances on the night.
Still, the broader sentiment remained positive. Many fans described the concert as one of the strongest Request Time editions in recent years, particularly due to the new voting system and the involvement of multiple sister groups.
As the SNH48 GROUP continues to evolve, events like Request Time remain a central tradition — part concert, part fan festival, and part popularity contest. With new songs entering the library and younger members stepping into the spotlight, the rankings will almost certainly shift again next year.
What do you think of this year’s results? Did “Summer Memories” deserve to stay at the top, or were there other performances that should have claimed the crown?