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Originally Posted by kotora

I got a question. Who is AK839 or whatever its name is?

An idol group that has 48 members split into three groups - A, K and B - thus the name AKB48. Each group in AKB releases a different version of a song when they release a single, so people speculate their sales are so high because all three versions count towards the total sale; and fans will usually buy all three versions.

Their music isn't terrible, I don't like them personally; however! I have to admire them for reviving the music industry in Japan. I never thought we'd see anyone sell over a million again.

Oh, and the computer-generated member was a sort-of joke. A new member was revealed on their website (?) and a few days later fans were told it was just an animated girl made up from the features of their favourite AKB members.