It has been confirmed that the Japanese girl group AKB48 will be participating in Mnet's upcoming program 'Produce 48'.

[SEEALSO]https://www.allkpop.com/article/2017/11/mnet-announces-produce-101-x-akb48-collab-project-produce-48[/SEEALSO]

On December 10, a representative from AKB48 announced, "Members have received their participation confirmation and are expecting to take part in 'Produce 48'." AKB48 comprises of numerous members and are currently promoting through sub-teams of Team A, Team K, Team B, Team 4, and Team 8. The application period for the program will run from December 15 to January 10.

Stay tuned for more information.