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.

From June 25 to August 17, the group embarked on their first national tour, Ganbatsu Wa Ae!

1912
From March 10 to August 12, the group embarked on their first international tour, Ai Utsugu Goes Out, for their 20 year anniversary.

1915
On April 5, the group released the charity song, Lam Lan Hit, due to the start of World War 1.

1942
The group releases their 50 year anniversary album, Gunhang, on March 4. The album included a rerecording on Kun Hait Sid featuring all living members of the 1st generation.

1956
On September 18, the group had their first American appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.

1960
Auditions were held for 30 girls to join the first generation of Ai Utsugu's first American sister group, The Glimpse.

1992
On March 4, the group released a 100-track best album titled, Ai Utsuguyo Omni, for its 100 year anniversary.

From June to September, auditions were held for 100 girls to join the 100th generation of Ai Utsugu, the most members in an Ai Utsugu generation to date.

2007
On May 2, a good bye song was released in honor of the first generation members of Ai Utsugu after they all passed.

2020
The group cancelled all activities for the year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and over 100 members graduated due to the situation.

2021
The group released their first single since 2019, Jun Bai, with only 9 members participating which marks the least amount of selected Ai Utsugu members on a title song as of 2021.

Maxi Singles

 * 1) Kun Hait Sid (1900)
 * 2) Insantu (1900)
 * 3) Binshan! (1900)
 * 4) Jida Jida Jida (1901)