On January 24th, NMB48 announced that suspended member Yoshida Akari would be allowed to return to the group.

As we reported earlier, Yoshida personally requested to return to the group, and the agency decided to hold a fan vote to help determine her comeback. Results showed that the majority was in favor of Yoshida's return and she will officially resume her lessons to participate in the group's activities starting mid-February.

Yoshida commented, "From here on, I will do my best to catch up to the other members as soon as possible. I will also do my best for everyone to acknowledge my return."

Furthermore, NMB48 will release their third single, "Junjou U-19", on February 8th. The single will come in three different types, along with a theater version, which will include member Yamamoto Sayaka's first solo song, "Jungle Gym".

Source: natalie