everyone was surprised when Hallohallo Entertainment Inc. announced on MNLife that Trixie, Zen, Van and Mae decided to back out because of the challenge of not seeing their families every day, difficult trainings and to focus on their studies.

Because of this, Ash and Ella are now part of the Kami 7, while Alyssa and Erica are the new members of Senbatsu. Rans, Nina, Andi and Coleen of Kenkyuusei on the other hand, became members of MNL48 from being trainees or Kenkyuusei to replace the four girls who backed out.