Minami Takahashi | |
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高橋 みなみ | |
Born | |
Other names | Takamina |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2005–present |
Agent(s) | Production Ogi, Mama&Son |
Height | 148 cm (4 ft 10 in) |
Spouse |
Unknown (m. 2019) |
Musical career | |
Genres | J-pop |
Instrument | Vocals |
Labels |
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Formerly of |
Minami Takahashi (高橋 みなみ, Takahashi Minami, born 8 April 1991) is a Japanese idol, singer, tarento and a former member of the Japanese girl idol group AKB48. She is in Team A of AKB48. She became the first General Director (総監督, sōkantoku) of AKB48 and its sister groups.[2] In an interview with Nippon Television in June 2010, AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto says she is the "eldest daughter of the 48 sisters".[3] She is also regarded as "soul of AKB",[4] and her motto "Making efforts will be paid" has inspired many members of AKB48.[5] She is commonly part of the main lineup of AKB48 singles. She was a member of the AKB48 sub-group no3b, alongside fellow AKB48 graduates Minami Minegishi and Haruna Kojima. She has a business alliance with Mama&Son Inc.[6]