6/29/2023 0 Comments Eight cousins rose in bloomThe 'Old School' Feels New and Refreshingįrom Düsseldorf to Chiang Mai, Japanese pop culture is now proliferating all over the world. Thailand’s LYRA, ‘Girl Crush’ Sister of Japan’s AKB48, Shines in Debut Single.In Thailand, there are two important things in life: sanook (having fun) and sabaai (pleasant, smooth, and comfortable.) Clearly, CGM48 lives up to that ideal in life and they are more exuberant and mischievous than their Japanese cousins. Dressed in Lanna (northern) Thai costumes in some scenes, the group looks very much at home in Chiang Mai with their own local character. This is a Thai version of SKE48's single, "Sansei Kawaii." It was released in 2023 to coincide with Songkran, the water-throwing festival in April, which is the hottest time of the year. But recently someone in Thailand sent me this video clip and proved me wrong. At first, I thought they would be just another Japanese-engineered clone copy of AKB48 and other idol groups. (© Kaoru Kuriyama)Ĭhiang Mai already has its own girl idol group, CGM48, whose style is based on Japan's AKB48. The younger sisters look on as their seniors dance to "Koisuru Fortune Cookie." This photo was taken at Mae Sa Valley, Northern Thailand.
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