BNK48

BNK48 (short for Bangkok48) is Thai idol group and sister group of AKB48. The group was introduced in February 12, 2017 and debuted on June 2, 2017.
BNK48 became is the most subscribed YouTube channel of the AKB48 Group with more than 2.61 Million Subscribers.
BNK48 is currently managed by Independent Artist Management (iAM, formerly BNK48 Office).
As of August 2023, BNK48 has currently have 42 members.
==History==
===Formation===
The formation projects of BNK48 was announced along with MNL48 and TPE48 (now AKB48 Team TP) on March 26, 2016.
On February 12, 2017, the first generation members was introduced to the public at Japan Expo Thailand.
===Debut===
BNK48 was officially debuted on June 2, 2017 with a event titled "BNK48: The Debut". The group performed the Thai version of AKB48 hits' Aitakatta, Oogoe Diamond and 365nichi no Kamihikouki.
===Popularity===
BNK48 was known in Thailand for its Thai version of AKB48's Koisuru Fortune Cookie. But aside from that, They are also being known in AKB48 Group for its original songs. In 2019, The group released its first original song, Let U Go. In January 2020, BNK48 released its most popular song, Dode Di Dong (โดดดิด่ง) which now more than 200 million views on its music video on YouTube. In March 13, 2021, BNK48 released its first original single, D.AAA (ดีอะ).
In March 31, 2018, BNK48 held its first ever concert in BITEC Bangna Hall 106 in Bangkok.
In November 2018, BNK48 makes an appearance on Bird Thongchai's Babb Bird Bird Show No. 11 "DREAM JOURNEY" concert in Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. 2 months after, BNK48 held its solo major concert in the same venue entitled BNK48 Space Mission Concert. It was held ahead of its 6th Single Senbatsu General Election and the AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2019 in Bangkok.
===Expansion===
On June 2, 2019, BNK48 announced the formation of its first domestic sister group, CGM48. The group was debuted in February 2020.
Currently, BNK48 and CGM48 are both known as 48TH (short for 48 Group in Thailand).
==Channel milestones==
===Subscriber milestones===
Category:YouTubers
Category:Thai YouTubers
Category:Music YouTubers
Category:Users who joined in 2016
Category:One million subscribers
Category:Two million subscribers
Category:Vlogging YouTubers