Japanese pop group SKE48 has launched their official Youtube channel earlier this month. Their sister group AKB48 is currently one of the most popular pop groups in Japan, and SKE48’s popularity seems to be growing too.
Check out two of SKE48’s earlier PV, Tsuyokimono yo (強き者よ) and Aozora Kataomoi (青空片想い), and also the new I’m Sorry, Summer (シングル「ごめんね), title track of their third single album which is to be released next month…
Both AKB48 and SKE48 debuted (in 2005 and 2008 respectively) as theatre based performers – AKB48 is based in Tokyo while SKE48 in Nagoya.
It’s good to see Japanese artists launching their own Youtube channel, which will allow them to reach out to international audiences. I guess it’s just a matter of time for AKB48 to launch their own Youtube channel too.
[Update] AKB48 launched their official Youtube channel in September.
SKE48 series – Next: Rena & Jurina Two Roses PV