JKT48 (short for Jakarta48) is an Indonesian all-female idol group. JKT48 was created in 2011, and is the first sister group outside of Japan. The group has been performing at a theater based in Jakarta since 2012, and released their first single in 2013. Currently the group consists of two teams: Team J and Team KIII. There is also a trainee team, JKT48 Kenkyuusei.
History
2011: Creation of the group
The formation of JKT48 was first announced on September 11, 2011 at an AKB48 event held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The interview for new applicants took place in late September, with the final audition for the finalist being held on October 8-9, 2011.
2012: Theater debut, creation of the 2nd Generation
On May 17, 2012, JKT48 held their first theater live performance.
JKT48's official theater opened on September 8, 2012.
On December 23, 2012, it was announced that JKT48 formed their first team, Team J, and that the single from their debut CD was set for release in January.
2013: Debut album released
On June 18, 2013, it was announced that Rena Nozawa to hold a concurrent position with AKB48.
On June 25, 2013, it was announced that Team KIII was formed
On July 4, 2013, it was announced the auditions for the 3rd Generation. It was also announced that they will be releasing their 3rd single, the same day as AKB48's 32nd single, it was also announced that JKT will have their own movie titled Viva JKT48.
Sub-units
Members
- Ayana Shahab
- Beby Chaesara Anadila
- Delima Rizky
- Dena Siti Rohyati
- Devi Kinal Putri
- Frieska Anastasia Laksani
- Gabriela Margareth Warouw
- Ghaida Farisya
- Nakagawa Haruka
- Jennifer Rachel Natasya
- Jessica Vania Widjaja
- Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja
- Melody Nurramdhani Laksani
- Nabilah Ratna Ayu Azalia
- Rezky Wiranti Dhike
- Sendy Ariani
- Shania Junianatha
- Sonia Natalia
- Thalia Ivanka Elizabeth
- Alicia Chanzia Ayu Kumaseh
- Cindy Yuvia
- Della Delila
- Dwi Putri Bonita
- Fakhiryani Shafariyanti
- Jennifer Hanna
- Lidya Maulida Djuhandar
- Nadila Cindi Wantari
- Natalia
- Noella Sisterina
- Novinta Dhini
- Priscillia Sari Dewi
- Ratu Vienny Fitrilya
- Riskha Fairunissa
- Rona Anggreani
- Saktia Oktapyani
- Shinta Naomi
- Sinka Juliani
- Thalia
- Viviyona Apriani
- JKT48 Kenkyuusei
- 3rd Generation
- Alycia Ferryana
- Amanda Dwi Arista
- Andela Yuwono
- Anggie Putri Kurniasari
- Aninditha Rahma Cahyadi
- Ayu Safira Oktaviani
- Chikita Ravenska Mamesah
- Elaine Hartanto
- Farina Yogi Devani
- Feni Fitriyanti
- Fransisca Saraswati Puspa Dewi
- Indah Permata Sari
- Kezia Putri Andinta
- Maria Genoveva Natalia Desy Purnamasari Gunawan
- Martha Graciela
- Michelle Christo Kusnadi
- Nadhifa Salsabila
- Ni Made Ayu Vania Aurellia
- Nina Hamidah
- Putri Farin Kartika
- Rizka Khalila
- Shani Indira Natio
- Sofia Meifaliani
- Stephanie Pricilla Indarto Putri
- Syahfira Angela Nurhaliza
- Triarona Kusuma
- Yansen Indiani
Former Members
- Team J
- Alissa Galliamova (January 2013)
- Diasta Priswarini (December 2013
- Sonya Pandarwaman (December 2013)
- Stella Cornelia (December 2013)
- Cindy Gulla (February 2014)
- Rena Nozawa (February 2014) (Transferred to AKB48 Team B)
- Takajo Aki (February 2014) (Transferred to AKB48 Team B)
- Rica Leyona (December 2014)
- Team KIII
- Intar Putri Kariina (September 2013)
- Octi Sevpin (January 2014)
- Siti Gayatri (February 2012)
- Intania Pratama Ilham (February 2012)
- Allisa Astri (May 2012)
- Fahira (May 2012)
- Neneng Rosediana (November 2012)
- Cleopatra (December 2012)
- Althea Callista (January 2013)
- Nurhalima Oktavianti (January 2013)
- Olivia Robberecht (April 2013)
- Annisa Athia (September 2013)
- Dellia Erdita (November 2013)
- Nadhifa Karimah (November 2013)
- Pipit Ananda (March 2014)
- Shaffa Nabila (August 2014)
- Milenia Christien Glory Goenawan (November 2014)
- Kezia Putri Andinta (November 2014)
- Zebi Magnolia Fawwaz (December 2014)
Terms
Discography
DVD & CD Stage Albums
- [2013.07.06] Pajama Drive "Senshuuraku" (2DVD + 1CD)
- [2013.12.21] Renai Kinshi Jourei - Aturan Anti Cinta DVD
- [2013.12.21] Boku no Taiyou - Matahari Milikku DVD
- [2014.11.08] Dareka no Tame ni - Demi seseorang (DVD + CD)
- [2014.11.08] Seishun Girls – Gadis - Gadis Remaja (DVD + CD)
- [2014.12.07] Renai Kinshi Jourei - Aturan Anti Cinta CD
- [2014.12.07] Boku no Taiyou - Matahari Milikku CD
Albums
- [2013.02.16] Heavy Rotation
Singles
- [2013.05.11] RIVER
- [2013.07.03] Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka?
- [2013.08.21] Koi Suru Fortune Cookie
- [2013.11.26] Manatsu no Sounds Good!
- [2014.03.05] Flying Get
- [2014.06.11] Gingham Check
- [2014.08.27] Kokoro no Placard
- [2014.12.24] Kaze wa Fuiteiru
JKT48 CD Promotion
- Bonus of HAI! Magazine. 1 CD contain 1 song.
- [2012.12.24] Heavy Rotation
- [2012.12.24] Kimi no Koto ga Suki Dakara -Karena Kusuka Dirimu- (君のことが好きだから)
- [2012.12.24] Baby! Baby! Baby!
- [2012.12.24] Ponytail to Chouchou -Ponytail dan Shushu- (ポニーテールとシュシュ)
Other Cover Songs
- JKT48
- NEW SHIP
- Skirt, Hirari
- PARTY ga Hajimaru yo
- GLASS no I LOVE YOU
- Classmate
- Candy
- 7ji 12fun no Hatsukoi
- Yokaze no Shiwaza
- Nakinagara Hohoende
- Kimi to Niji to Taiyou to
- Arigatou
- JKT Festival (Team Surprise)
- Oteage Lullaby (Team Surprise)
Stages
Team J
- [2012.12.26 - 2013.12.28] Team J 1st Stage "Aturan Anti Cinta"
- [2014.01.18 - ] JKT48 Team J 2nd Stage "Demi Seseorang"
Team KII
- [2013.06.28 -] JKT48 Team KIII 1st Stage "Matahari Milikku"
- [2014.03.08 -] JKT48 Team KIII 2nd Stage "Gadis - Gadis Remaja"
Kenkyuusei
- [2013.01.11 - 2012.12.13, 2013.01.11 - 2013.05.12, and 2014.05.24 -] JKT48 Kenkyuusei 1st Stage "Pajama Drive"
- [2013.05.17 - 2013.06.25] JKT48 Kenkyuusei 2nd Stage "Matahari Milikku"
Events
Senbatsu Election
- [2014.04.26] JKT48 6th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo
Anniversaries
- [2012.12.23] JKT48 1st Anniversary
- [2013.12.21] JKT48 2nd Anniversary
- [2014.12.27] JKT48 3rd Anniversary
Appearances
- [2014.06.05] VIVA JKT48
Trivia
- Melody Nurramdhani Laksani, the current JKT48 captain, was featured on the GIVE ME FIVE! B-side NEW SHIP. This made her the first JKT48 member to be in an AKB48 song and PV.
- Rena Nozawa is fully Japanese, and is fluent in both Japanese and English. She was also the first member of JKT48 to be hold a concurrent position in AKB48. At the Dai Sokaku Matsuri, she was fully transferred to Team B, and currently is no longer part of JKT48.
- Ayana Shahab is half Japanese, and can speak the language. In her appearance on the variety show AKB to XX!, she conversed in Japanese with SKE48 member Takayanagi Akane.
- Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja is fluent in English.
- Former member Sonya Pandarmawan is half Taiwanese, and can speak Chinese.
- Former member Cindy Gulla is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
- Melody Nurramdhani Laksani and Frieska Anastasia Laksani are sisters.
- Former member Stella Cornelia and Sonia Natalia are sisters.
- The Team KIII captain Shinta Naomi is the older sister of Sinka Juliani.
- Devi Kinal Putri was a cover dancer for K-Pop songs in Bandung.
See Also
External Links
- Official Site (Indonesian)
- Official Site (Japanese)
- Official Youtube
- @officialJKT48 JKT48 Official Twitter Page
- JKT48 Official Facebook Page