What is JKT48?
JKT48 (read as "J. K. T.
Forty-eight") is an Indonesian idol group whose name is derived
from its base city of Jakarta
and the Japanese
idol group AKB48. Formed in 2011, it is the
first AKB48 sister group outside of Japan and adopts the concept of "idols
you can meet".[1] Fans can attend daily
performances at the group's theater, which was built as a close replica to the
AKB48 Theater in Akihabara.
Producer Yasushi Akimoto decided to bring
the AKB48 concept to Indonesia because the group had begun to develop a fan
base in the country. Indonesia's growing economy was seen as a potential market
by many Japanese companies, and Akimoto established a partnership with these
businesses and the country's largest media conglomerate Global
Mediacom (MNC Media), the southeast Asia's largest and most
integrated media group to replicate the AKB48 business model.
While JKT48 does not restrict membership by nationality,
applicants must be residents of Indonesia. The group has 44 members and
released its first studio
album Heavy
Rotation on 16 February 2013 via Hits Records, a division of MNC
subsidiary PT Star
Media Nusantara. It performs songs by AKB48 and other sister groups
that are translated into Indonesian.
JKT48 Conception
Much like AKB48, the female Japanese idol group formed
in 2005 in the Akihabara
neighborhood of Tokyo, JKT48 is based on the concept of idols with whom fans
can "'meet', or at least develop a similar feeling of intimacy".
JKT48 takes its name from the group's base city of Jakarta, Indonesia.[a][2] The country was
seen as a potential market for the idol business because of its relatively
young population—As of 2012 about half are under the age of 30—and the
popularity of Japanese manga
series such as Slam
Dunk and One Piece.
In order to bring the concept of AKB48 to Indonesia, producer Yasushi Akimoto partnered
with Hary
Tanoesoedibjo, CEO of the country's largest media conglomerate Global
Mediacom (MNC Media), the southeast Asia's largest and most
integrated media group and Japanese electronic commerce company Rakuten.
In an interview on CNN's TalkAsia program,
Akimoto responded to the question of why he selected Indonesia as the first
target of AKB48's overseas expansion. He said, "People in Indonesia were
interested in AKB48. That is why we decided to try it in Jakarta. Kids watched
AKB on the internet and they want to do the same, but they don't know whether
they have talent. Also it's difficult [for them] to go to Japan to
audition."[4] Then Rakuten–MNC
Chief Marketing Officer Reino Barack recounted of his visit to Japan,
"When I watched AKB48's theater performance in Akihabara, I sensed the
potential for a new business in Indonesia."[b][3]
JKT48 Formation
2011–2012: Formation
The formation of JKT48 was
announced on 11 September 2011 at an AKB48 event held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba,
Japan.[6] Applicant
interviews took place in late September, and the first auditions were held 8–9
October.[1] AKB48 member Minami Takahashi also
visited Jakarta during the auditions to promote JKT48 among fans of AKB48.[7] Applicants did
not have to be Indonesian citizens, but they must reside in the country.[8] Approximately
1,200 girls auditioned for the group, and 51 were selected to proceed to the
second round. Finalists were judged based on their dance performance of "Heavy
Rotation", from AKB48's single of the same name, and their
performance of a song of their choice.[9] JKT48's 28 first
generation members, ages 12–21, were selected on 2 November.[10] JKT48 made its
first public appearance on 17 December on the live music program 100% Ampuh
on Global
TV and performed "Heavy Rotation", with lyrics translated
into Indonesian.[5]
2013–Present: Major Debut
JKT48 was scheduled to release its debut album in January
2013, but production was hampered because of flooding
in Jakarta.[24] To celebrate the
release, the group's management team had distributed 100,000 free CD singles. Each single
featured an Indonesian version of one of four songs: "Heavy
Rotation", "Kimi
no Koto ga Suki Dakara", "Baby! Baby! Baby!", and
"Ponytail
to Shushu".[25] Members, some of
whom were directly affected by the flooding, later held a charity event in
order to raise funds for the city's relief efforts.[26] The debut album,
titled Heavy Rotation, had a limited release at the JKT48
Theater on 16 February and went on sale in music stores nationwide on 2 March.[27] All previously
released singles were included in the album.[25]
On 4 February 2014, JKT48
announced the names of 63 finalists that are vying to become JKT48 trainees in
the third generation.[28][29] On 15 February, the group announced
and performed its fifth single "Flying Get".[28]
Members
There are 64 members in JKT48 split into two performing
teams.[30] As members leave
the group, their ranks are continuously replenished by trainees.[2] Team J contains
19 members; 16 of whom were selected in the first generation auditions, 2 of
which were promoted from second generation trainees. Its remaining member was
transferred from the sister group AKB48. Team KIII is formed from 16 second
generation members, while the trainees' team contains the five remaining second
generation members and 32 3rd generation members
Team J: Ayana Shahab, Beby Chaesara Anadila,
Delima Rizky, Devi Kinal Putri (team captain), Frieska Anastasia Laksani,
Gabriela Margareth Warouw, Ghaida Farisya, Jennifer Rachel Natasya, Jessica
Vania Widjaja, Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja, Melody Nurramdhani Laksani (JKT48 captain), Nabilah
Ratna Ayu Azalia, Rezky Wiranti Dhike, Rica Leyona, Sendy Ariani, Shania Junianatha, Sonia
Natalia Winarto, Thalia Ivanka Elizabeth, Haruka Nakagawa
Team KIII: Alicia Chanzia Ayu
Kumaseh, Cindy Yuvia, Della Delila, Dwi Putri Bonita, Jennifer Hanna Sutiono,
Lidya Maulida Djuhandar, Nadila Cindi Wantari, Natalia, Noella Sisterina, Ratu
Vienny Fitrilya, Riskha Fairunissa, Rona Ariesta Anggreani, Shinta Naomi (team
captain), Sinka Juliani, Thalia, Viviyona Apriani
Trainees: Alycia Ferryana, Amanda
Dwi Arista, Andela Yuwono, Anggie Putri Kurniasari, Anindhita Rahma Cahyadi,
Ayu Safira Oktaviani, Chikita Ravenska Mamesah, Dena Siti Rohyati, Elaine
Hartanto, Fakhiryani Harrya Shafariyanti,Farina Yogi Devani, Feni Fitriyanti,
Fransisca Saraswati Puspa Dewi, Indah Permata Sari, Kezia Putri Aandinta, Maria
Genenoveva Natalia Desy Purnamasari Gunawan, Martha Graciela, Michelle Christa
Kusnadi, Milenia Christien Glory Goenawan, Nadhifa Salsabila, Ni Made Ayu Vania
Aurellia, Nina Hamidah Novinta Dhini, Priscillia Sari Dewi, Putri Farin
Kartika, Rizka Khalila, Saktia Oktapyani, Shaffa Nabila, Shani Indira Natio,
Shania Gracia, Sofia Meifaliani, Stephanie Pricilla Indarto Putri, Syahfira
Angela Nurhaliza, Triarona Kusuma, Yansen Indiani, Zeby Magnolia Fawwaz
Overseas Transfers:
Rina Chikano
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