Netizens are wholeheartedly congratulating former IZ*ONE member Honda Hitomi, who was recently chosen for her first ever center position in AKB48's 59th single!

On February 22, AKB48 announced the 20 promoting members for the team's 59th single, which will be released on May 18. The announcement also revealed that the center member of the upcoming single will be Honda Hitomi!

Netizens all over the globe were thrilled to hear the news, as Hitomi has expressed her wishes to someday lead AKB48 as a center member in the past, after rejoining the team. 

K-netizens also left their congratulations for Hitomi via online communities, saying,

"Hii-chan, congratulations~~ I hope the song is good TT."

"Hii-chan, so proud TT."

"Hii-chan was my one pick on 'Produce'! I hope she does well!"
"Hitomi is such a hard worker through and through TT."

"I hope Hitomi does a good job. It would be nice to see Nako promoting in AKB too TT."

"I'm glad to hear that you're doing well over there Hitomi TT. Please be happy!"

"There's Nanami and Erii too! I'm getting nostalgia..."

"She should have earned the center position right away after returning TT."

"Congratulations Hii-chan, and Nanami and Erii too!"

Are you feeling nostalgia from Hitomi's days on 'Produce 48'?