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What was Atsuko Maeda's solo career like?
Maeda's debut single Flower was met with commercial success in Japan, debuting at number 1 on the Oricon Charts with first week sales of 176,967 copies.
When did Atsuko Maeda get her big break?
Maeda was born in Ichikawa, Chiba. At age 14, she became a member of AKB48's first group, Team A.
How did fans react to Atsuko Maeda
In 2009, Maeda won the first edition of AKB48's annual general elections, which are described as a popularity contest.

Question: Did she do any live performances
Self-contained rewrite: Did Atsuko Maeda do any live performances?