AKB48 Submits Single Titled Suki-ish to the 2027 Grammy Awards!
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ASTONITY - AKB48 has announced that their 68th single, “Suki-ish,” has been submitted for consideration for the 2027 Grammy Awards in the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
This move represents a new challenge for the Japanese idol group as they seek to expand their presence on the international stage.
“Suki-ish” combines the Japanese word “suki” (meaning “like” or “love”) with the English suffix “-ish.”
The song depicts the unease and uncertainty of unrequited love.Its music video features school-uniform-style costumes, a prom-night atmosphere, and various scenes designed to evoke nostalgia for the group’s earlier music videos.
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These efforts highlight AKB48’s ambition to enter a new chapter, with the Grammy Awards serving as an opportunity to introduce their music to a global audience.
According to the schedule provided in the announcement, the voting period will take place from October 12 to October 22, 2026.
Nominations will be announced on November 16, 2026, and the final results are scheduled to be revealed on February 7, 2027.
About the Single "Suki-ish"
"Suki-ish" is the 68th single by the Japanese female idol group AKB48, officially released by the label Universal Music Japan on August 19, 2026.
The title track, with lyrics penned by Yasushi Akimoto, once again features Ito Momoka—a member of the 19th generation—in the center position; she is the first member in 12 years to hold this role for two consecutive singles.
Musically, "Suki-ish" embraces a Showa-era pop aesthetic, blending a retro vibe with modern pop dynamics, while the lyrics explore the uncertainty and hesitation of someone struggling to come to terms with their own shy, budding feelings of love.
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The music video is presented with an aesthetic reminiscent of a late 1960s to early 1970s prom party.
The release proved to be a major commercial success, achieving Triple Platinum certification from the RIAJ with over 750,000 copies sold, and reaching the number one spot on both the Oricon and Billboard Japan charts.
