Ai Utsugu

Ai Utsugu is an Ollendarian group based in Bristan and one of Ollendaire's most popular music acts as of 2021 (based on sales and streaming). Currently, the group is composed of over 400 members in 2021 and follows the "idols you can meet" concept similar to AKB48.

History
Ai Utsugu's existence has been recorded for over 100 years and is considered one of the longest running pop groups in the world. They first debuted on stage with 15 1st generation members on March 17, 1890, however the group has only recorded and released their songs physically since June 3, 1900. Their physical debut was their first maxi single, Kun Hait Sid, released on 78rpm records, or phonograph records.

1891
During June through November, auditions were held throughout Ollendaire for 15 girls to be the first generation of Ai Utsugu. On December 16, the first generation of Ai Utsugu was announced.

1892
Ai Utsugu first debuted on March 4 in their own theater, Ai Utsugu Bimatu, with the set list, Meiriyo Tughan. The group released 2 other set lists that year titled, Andij Rer, and On fanki sula man. The members would perform different songs from each set list every performance.

1893
From February to April, auditions were held for 10 new members to join Ai Utsugu's 2nd generation. The official members were announced June 10, and they made their stage debut with the set list, Ai Utsugu Ai 2-tukani Sono, which included 2 new songs and 13 other songs originally from the 1st generation.

On August 14, first generation member, Heima Gufusan, graduated from Ai Utsugu. This also marked the first graduation concert for Ai Utsugu and the tradition of Ai Utsugu graduates; the graduate picks 5 favorite songs to perform and the members they'd like to perform with. The graduate performs as center position in each song.

1894
On May 5, members Fan Surki, Dali Ichkan, Gemala Essto, and Rin Tansai were selected to represent the Ollendarian makeup brand, Dinfa.

July 15, 1st generation member, Kin Luginji graduated.

On September 3, the group released its first set list including both 1st generation and 2nd generation members titled, Dadang.

Auditions for the 3rd generation were held September to December for 17 new members.

1895
The 3rd generation members were announced on April 29.

3rd generation members made their stage debut on May 30 with the set list, Ai Utsugu Ai 3-tukani Sono, which included 3 new songs and 12 previously released songs.

On August 8, 2nd generation member, Vina Sulkanti graduated. This also marked the first graduation for Ai Utsugu's 2nd generation.

On December 12, Ai Utsugu held their first special concert at the Bristan Center Square for Furain.

1896
The first sister group for Ai Utsugu, Ai Junbita, was announced to be based in Baili. Auditions were held from January to May for 20 girls.

On September 8, Ai Utsugu performed at the first night of the National Catanoshi Games.

1897
Auditions for the 4th generation were held from October to November for 15 new members.

1898
4th generation members were announced July 27. They made their stage debut with the set list, Ai Utsugu Ai 4-tukani Sono.

1899
Members Unma Desan and Sela Tumbat were transferred to Ai Junbita.

1900
On June 3, the group made their physical debut with their first maxi single, Kun Hait Sid, released on a 78rpm record.