Overseasidol.com — On April 8, SNH48 officially launched its accounts on social media platforms X and TikTok, signaling a significant move towards entering the international market.
The Shanghai-based girl group has been planning its global expansion since 2022, and the opening of these official accounts marks a concrete step in that direction.
As part of the announcement, Zhang Qiongyu from GNZ48 greeted international fans, expressing excitement and anticipation for connecting with a wider audience beyond China.
📢 We’ve officially launched our「SNH48 Global Official」 account on X! 🎉
To celebrate, here’s a special video message from #张琼予 #ZhangQiongyu —just for our international fans! 💖
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and come chat with us—we can’t wait to connect with our… pic.twitter.com/yLnNCI1Dh2
— SNH48 GLOBAL OFFICIAL (@SNH48_Global) April 8, 2025
In addition to the social media launch, Siba, under the Meet48 project, has also unveiled an official online store, allowing fans from around the world to access and purchase merchandise more easily.
SNH48 has also reaffirmed its intention to establish sister groups outside of China, with Indonesia being highlighted as one of the target countries for expansion.
With the group’s annual summer general election concert coming up in August, fans are now speculating whether a major announcement regarding international activities or new group formations will be made during the event.
