Liu Nian turns to acting, after her shocking departure from the J-pop group
Chinese superstar Liu Nian's departure from AKB48 shocked fans after a controversy damaged her reputation, leading to her removal in December 2024. Nian transitioned to short-form dramas, finding the industry lucrative, earning up to 100,000 Chinese yuan (USD 14,000) per day. However, AKB48's management filed a legal complaint, alleging breach of contract due to her unauthorized work with other companies.
Chinese superstar Liu Nian's departure from AKB48 shocked fans after a controversy damaged her reputation, leading to her removal in December 2024. Nian transitioned to short-form dramas, finding the industry lucrative, earning up to 100,000 Chinese yuan (USD 14,000) per day. However, AKB48's management filed a legal complaint, alleging breach of contract due to her unauthorized work with other companies.
