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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.
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]
There are 43 members in JKT48 split into two performing teams.[28] As members leave the group, their ranks are continuously replenished by trainees.[2] Team J contains 20 members, 18 of whom were selected in the first generation auditions. Its remaining two members were transferred from the sister group AKB48. Team KIII is formed from 16 second generation members, while the trainees' team contains the seven remaining second generation members.
Team J
| Name | Birth date | Age | Join date | Generation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayana Shahab | 3 June 1997 | 16 | 2 November 2011 | 1 | |
| Beby Chaesara Anadila | 18 March 1998 | 15 | |||
| Cindy Christina Gulla | 29 May 1997 | 16 | |||
| Delima Rizky | 25 October 1997 | 16 | |||
| Devi Kinal Putri | 2 January 1996 | 18 | Captain of Team J | ||
| Frieska Anastasia Laksani | 4 March 1996 | 17 | |||
| Gabriela Margareth Warouw | 11 April 1998 | 15 | |||
| Ghaida Farisya | 29 May 1995 | 18 | |||
| Jessica Vania Widjaja | 22 January 1996 | 18 | |||
| Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja | 19 August 1993 | 20 | |||
| Melody Nurramdhani Laksani | 24 March 1992 | 21 | Captain of JKT48 | ||
| Nabilah Ratna Ayu Azalia | 11 November 1999 | 14 | |||
| Rena Nozawa | 6 May 1998 | 15 | AKB48 Team K concurrent position | ||
| Rezky Wiranti Dhike | 22 November 1995 | 18 | |||
| Rica Leyona | 19 August 1991 | 22 | |||
| Sendy Ariani | 12 August 1993 | 20 | |||
| Shania Junianatha | 27 June 1998 | 15 | |||
| Sonia Natalia Winarto | 17 December 1997 | 16 | |||
| Aki Takajō | 3 October 1991 | 22 | AKB48 Team B concurrent position | ||
| Haruka Nakagawa | 10 February 1992 | 21 | Overseas transfer from AKB48[29] |
| Name | Birth date | Age | Join date | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Chanzia Ayu Kumaseh | 24 May 1999 | 14 | 3 November 2012 | 2 |
| Cindy Yuvia | 14 January 1998 | 16 | ||
| Della Delila | 15 November 1998 | 15 | ||
| Dwi Putri Bonita | 17 November 1997 | 16 | ||
| Jennifer Hanna Sutiono | 26 January 1998 | 16 | ||
| Lidya Maulida Djuhandar | 17 August 1996 | 17 | ||
| Nadila Cindi Wantari | 23 September 1998 | 15 | ||
| Natalia | 28 December 1996 | 17 | ||
| Noella Sisterina | 16 November 1997 | 16 | ||
| Ratu Vienny Fitrilya | 23 February 1996 | 17 | ||
| Riskha Fairunissa | 22 March 1996 | 17 | ||
| Rona Ariesta Anggreani | 19 March 1995 | 18 | ||
| Shinta Naomi | 4 June 1994 | 19 | ||
| Sinka Juliani | 4 July 1996 | 17 | ||
| Thalia | 22 December 1996 | 17 | ||
| Viviyona Apriani | 13 April 1994 | 19 |
| Name | Birth date | Age | Join date | Generation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dena Siti Rohyati | 15 March 1997 | 16 | 3 November 2012 | 2 |
| Fakhiryani Harrya Shafariyanti | 14 July 1995 | 18 | ||
| Jennifer Rachel Natasya | 10 April 1999 | 14 | ||
| Novinta Dhini Soetopo | 26 November 1995 | 18 | ||
| Priscillia Sari Dewi | 5 April 1999 | 14 | ||
| Saktia Oktapyani | 1 October 1995 | 18 | ||
| Thalia Ivanka Elizabeth | 29 June 1999 | 14 |
