The “BNK48 & CGM48 Fan Festival 2026” drew massive crowds of fans to MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi, on October 3-4, 2026, serving as the official debut stage for the special single “Kimi to Doko ka e Ikitai – อยากจะไปกับเธอ” and kicking off the 6th Senbatsu General Election.
BNK48 and CGM48 Members Compete in General Election
- The joint single features 24 selected members from both BNK48 and CGM48, acting as a Thai-language adaptation of HKT48’s 14th single.
- All 58 members across both idol groups have officially registered for the 6th Senbatsu General Election 2026, competing for 36 available positions.
- Voting is currently open and runs through November 12, 2026, with the final election results scheduled to be officially announced on November 14, 2026.
Debut of the Joint Special Single at MCC Hall
The “BNK48 & CGM48 Senbatsu General Election 2026: Fan Festival 2026″ took place on October 3-4 at MCC Hall, The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi. The headline attraction of the event was the premiere performance of “Kimi to Doko ka e Ikitai – อยากจะไปกับเธอ.”
This cross-group release bridges the two sister groups. The track originates from the 14th single of Japanese group HKT48, rewritten into Thai to capture a narrative of youthful friendship and train travel. The performance was spearheaded by double centers Praewa Siriwatsantikul (Praew) from BNK48 and Natchaporn Pinyoying (Prae) from CGM48.
BNK48 and CGM48 Members Perform Collaborative Song
The collaborative song brings together a substantial ensemble of 24 performers. The BNK48 contingent includes Praewa Siriwatsantikul, Chanakan Ostanuphap (Aline), Oranitcha Phromsupha (Emmy), Patalee Prasertteerachai (Hoop), Kanyarat Panpipat (Janry), Nattaya Bawonrattanasil (Jew), Sirikorn Nilkaphan (L), Tatsalak Kaewbuarubati (Lolsorn), Kotchaporn Phromchokchai (Marine), Pharita Rirerkkul (Monet), Pittayaphorn Kiatthitinan (Pancake), and Noparada Lertviriyaporn (Yogurt).
Representing CGM48 on the track are Natchaporn Pinyoying (Prae), Jinnipa Chongphum (Chifa), Sasicha Wongwattananan (Emma), Manchupa Moolklang (Jeinna), Aranya Kaewmalai (Jingjing), Thidathip Jiraphan (Kwan), Natnicha Lertkiatkhun (Liu Liu), Siratritip Panachanaphat (Ling Ling), Phimlapat Suwannanoi (Lukked), Penpitchaya Boonpresent (Nana), Methassinee Aotrakul (Stangpond), and Pawarisha Singphet (Chine).
Structure of the 2026 Senbatsu General Election
Alongside the single’s rollout, iAM launched the promotional campaign for the “BNK48 & CGM48 Senbatsu General Election 2026,” marking the sixth iteration of the voting event. All 58 eligible members from both BNK48 and CGM48 have entered the race, marking a 100% participation rate across the two rosters.
The election will determine 36 spots divided into three distinct performance tiers based on fan votes. The candidate who secures the highest overall ranking will earn the authority to determine whether the upcoming primary track will serve as the 21st single of BNK48 or the 12th single of CGM48.
| Election Tier | Rank Range | Assigned Role & Privileges |
|---|---|---|
| Senbatsu (Main Group) | Ranks 1 – 12 | Main single performers; travels to Japan for music video production. Center chooses assigned AKB48 Group track. |
| Under Girls | Ranks 13 – 24 | Performers. Center chooses assigned AKB48 Group track. |
| Next Girls | Ranks 25 – 36 | Performers. Center chooses assigned AKB48 Group track. |
Top Seven Members Secure AKB48 International Collaboration
The stakes for the upper echelon of competitors extend beyond domestic releases. The top seven members, commonly referred to as the “Kami 7,” secure an exclusive international collaboration project alongside senior Japanese group AKB48, which includes traveling to Japan for a dedicated music video shoot.
Voting mechanisms are currently active across digital channels, with fans able to review instructions via the official BNK48 YouTube channel. Balloting remains open until November 12, 2026. The definitive results of the 6th Senbatsu General Election will be announced publicly on November 14, 2026, setting the operational course for both idol groups heading into the next release cycle.
