EKC48

 (said as "E-K-C-forty-eight") is an El Kadsreian idol group who's name is based on it's headquarters of El Kadsre City, El Kadsre. Launched in 2017, it was the first sister group in Oceania and adopts the concept of "idols you can meet". Fans can attend their concerts at the EKC48 Performance Area at the GM Mall of Kadsreius. The group runs as a collaboration between, El TV Kadsre Television Network, and Propeller Live Shows & Entertainment and is signed to El Kadsreian Melody.

EKC48 does not restrict membership application by nationality, however applicants must be residents of El Kadsre and/or it's territories.

2016
On 26 March 2016, the formation of BNK48, MNL48, EKC48, and TPE48 was announced.

Auditions were held from May to June 2016, attracting 5,698 applicants, of whom 552 were selected on August 2. Initial selection of the first-generation members were held on August 5 and 6. Final selection happened on August 10.

2017
The first show of EKC48 was held on January 5, 2017 at the January Winter Festival featuring AKB48 at the GM Mall of Kadsreius.