Miyawaki Sakura, a former member of the group IZ*ONE, will graduate from the Japanese group HKT48.
Sakura announced her graduation through a live broadcast marking the release of HKT48's new song on Wednesday.
"I announced my graduation at the HKT48 Theater. I'm sorry to make a sudden announcement. I made my debut at the age of 13 and ran here for 10 years with the help of so many people. "I realized that HKT48 was a start and a precious place in my heart after two and a half years of working away from IZ*ONE."
"It was HKT48 that Miyawaki Sakura was born. I learned a lot in a long time and met many colleagues. I felt that I was growing up watching HKT48 for two and a half years. Now that I'm back, all I can do is find a way to repay 10 years of activity as HKT48. "I know you must have been disappointed to announce your graduation as soon as you came back, but I will prepare for some activities that fans will be happy about until you graduate," he said.
"I'm sorry for the sudden announcement of Miyawaki Sakura's graduation. 2011, the first since, as a member, members of the aijeuwon as Sakura, which warm and keep an eye on word of my deep appreciation to those fans who have supported a message. "Please continue to support Sakura."
Sakura Miyawaki made her debut with HKT48 in 2011 and made her debut again as IZ*ONE after Mnet's "Produce 48". After IZ*ONE's official disbandment in April, they discussed an exclusive contract with Big Hit Music, but both sides drew the line, saying, "No decision has been made."
Sakura Miyawaki is scheduled to leave HKT48 after the concert on June 19.
