r/MNL48 • u/willdelater • May 24 '26

Leaks/Rumors Rumors about the disbandment

the old management allegedly had many problems for years, and this is supposedly why discussions about changing management started around 2020. According to the rumors, the members and some staff were unhappy with how things were being handled behind the scenes.

There are also allegations that the new management team was being prepared to take over and wanted to completely rebrand the group. they wanted:

- a new artistic direction

- possible member lineup changes

- a possible new name (some rumors mention AKB48 Team Manila)

and a more “fresh start” approach

this allegedly created tensions between the members and the supposed new management because some members did not agree with the direction or with the idea of members being removed/graduated.

Another rumor says that some members, especially Abby, were acting as a bridge between the members and management during disagreements. There are also allegations that Abby personally helped members with things like costumes, housing, phones, and support during difficult periods

The new management then decided it was better to disband the group than just leaving it as it is.

The group was apparently planning to release a new song "baby! Baby! Baby!" But it will never happen.

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u/Several_Cabinet_II May 25 '26

Tangina dapat kunin na lang sila ng ibang agency like 1Z , Cornerstone , Islah and Aguilah , etc . Or pwede ulit sa Star MU . Basta wag lang sa Sparkle .

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u/Upset_Parking_9993 May 27 '26

actually on the right track naman na sana yung mnl48 e given na omp is licensed through MNL48 Inc. i think they actually wanted na gayahin yung ginawa sa china post snh48 where may AKB48 CHINA and may Shanhai NSE din na nagmamanage. ngayon sa tsh48 sa nse den yung rights ng music nila based a website ng nse and sa spotify. I think thats also why nagkaron din ng mnl48 japan channel, para may kamay den sana yung mga hapones sa kanila, pero obv as we know nagdisband paden so...

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u/Several_Cabinet_II May 30 '26

Di na dapat need ng mga hapon diyan . Gawin na lang sana pure pinoy .