JKT48

First Generation

JKT48 (read "J.K.T. Forty-eight") is an Indonesian idol group. It is the first AKB48 sister group outside of Japan, and it is based in Jakarta.^[1] The group will adopt AKB48's "idols you can meet” concept, and its overall producer will also be Yasushi Akimoto.^[2]

History

The formation of JKT48 was first announced on September 11, 2011 at an AKB48 event held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba.^[2] The interview for new applicants took place in late September, with the final audition for the finalist being held on October 8-9, 2011.^[1]
The first generation members of the group was first revealed on November 3, 2011.^[3] The 28 members include Rena Nozawa, a 13 years old Japanese who resides in Jakarta.^[3] Producer Yasushi Akimoto said that JKT48 could become "a bridge between Indonesia and Japan".^[3]
August 2012 JKT48 Operations Team announce about the audition for the 2nd Generation Kenkyusei. It is announced that there will be 3 stages for the audition. First is the application form and 2 rounds of sing and dance audition. On the 3rd stage Akimoto Yasushi announced through a VTR that the members from the auditionees that were selected are going to Japan for their final audition with the AKB48 Staff. The 31 girls who went to Japan for their luck passed the audition and now the 2nd generation consists of 31 members.
JKT48's official theater opened on September 8, 2012.

Members

Kenkyusei

1st Generation

List of First Generation Order By Indonesian Name at their Website. ^[4]

Aki Takajō (October 3, 1991) Alissa Galliomova (August 23, 1993) Ayana Shahab (June 3, 1997) Beby Chaesara Anadila (March 18, 1998) Cindy Gulla (May 29, 1997) Delima Rizky (October 25, 1997) Devi Kinal Putri (January 2, 1996) Diasta Priswarini (September 9, 1991) Frieska Anastasia Laksani (March 4, 1996) Gabriela Margareth Warouw (April 11, 1998) Ghaida Farisya (May 29, 1995) Haruka Nakagawa (February 10, 1992) Jessica Vania Widjaja (January 22, 1996) Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja (August 19, 1993) Melody Nurramdhani Laksani (March 24, 1992) Nabilah Ratna Ayu Azalia (November 11, 1999) Rena Nozawa (May 6, 1998) Rezky Wiranti Dhike (November 22, 1995) Rica Leyona (August 19, 1991) Sendy Ariani (August 12, 1993) Shania Junianatha (June 27, 1998) Sonia Natalia (December 17, 1997) Sonya Pandarmawan (May 18, 1996) Stella Cornelia (November 3, 1994)

2nd Generation

Alicia Chanzia (May 24, 1999) Althea Callista (July 11, 1997) Annisa Athia (October 8, 1997) Cindy Yuvia (January 14, 1998) Della Delila (November 15, 1998) Dellia Erdita (December 19, 1996) Dena Siti Rohyati (March 15, 1997) Dwi Putri Bonita (November 17, 1997) Fakhiryani Shafariyanti (July 14, 1994) Intar Putri Kariina (October 23, 1997) Jennifer Hanna (January 26, 1998) Jennifer Rachel Natasya (April 10, 1999) Lidya Maulinda Juhandar (August 17, 1996) Nadhifa Karimah (November 24, 1995) Nadila Cindi Wantari (September 23, 1998) Natalia (December 28, 1996) Noella Sisterina (November 16, 1997) Novinta Dhini (November 26, 1995) Nurhalima Oktavianti (October 18, 1996) Octi Sevpin (October 7, 1997) Olivia Robberecht (May 21, 1997) Priscillia Sari Dewi (April 5, 1999) Ratu Vienny Fitrilya (February 23, 1996) Riskha Fairunissa (March 22, 1996) Rona Anggreani (March 19, 1995) Saktia Oktapyani (October 1, 1995) Shinta Naomi (June 4, 1994) Sinka Juliani (July 4, 1996) Thalia (December 22, 1996) Thalia Ivanka Elizabeth (June 29, 1999) Viviyona Apriani (April 13, 1994)

Resigned

• Allisa Astri (June 23, 1990)
• Fahira Al-Idrus (July 27, 1998)
• Intania Pratama Ilham (July 19, 1991)
• Siti Gayatri (March 11, 1993)

Graduated

• Neneng Rosediana (January 24, 1999)
• Cleopatra Djapri (December 20, 1993)

Discography

Songs translated to Indonesian:
AKB48

• Heavy Rotation
• Kimi no Koto ga suki dakara (Karena kusuka dirimu)
• Shonichi (Hari Pertama)
• Shiroi shatsu (Baju putih)
• Aitakatta (Ingin bertemu)
• Baby! baby! baby!
• Ponytail to Shushu (Ponytail dan ikat rambut shushu)

SKE48

• Gomen ne, Summer (Maafkan, Summer)

Appearances

JKT48 Teather

Indonesia

TV Series

• JKT48 School

Theater

• JKT48 1st Theater Live "Pajama Drive", Nyi Ageng Serang, Pasar Festival, Kuningan Jakarta Selatan (17-20 May 2012)
• JKT48 June 2012 Theater "Pajama Drive", Studio 7 Pasaraya Grande Blok M Jakarta (14-17 June 2012)
• JKT48 July 2012 Theater "Pajama Drive", Studio 7 Pasaraya Grande Blok M Jakarta (13-15 July 2012)
• JKT48 September 8th Theater is Permanent Theater"Pajama Drive", Fx Life Style Center (Fx Mall 4th Floor) (everyday)

Commercials

• Pocari Sweat
• Rakuten^[5]
• Sharp Aquos
• Laurier
• Yamaha Mio J
• Biore Body Foam : Freshy Blossom
• Pocky

Magazines

• Teen edition of 278
• GADIS 8-17 May 2012
• HAI #34 13-19 August 2012

Japan

Concert

• AKB48 Kōhaku Taikō Uta Gassen (December 20, 2011, Tokyo Dome City Hall), 16 members
• AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2012 (January 20, 2012, Tokyo Dome City Hall), 12 members, as encore^[6]
• AKB48 Gyoumu Renraku. Tanomuzo, Katayama Buchou! (23-25 March 2012, Saitama Super Arena)

Television

• Morita Kazuyoshi Hour, Waratte Iitomo! (December, 21 2011, Fuji TV)
• Seyanen! Ōmisoka RokeSP (Kettei! Ima Kore Mite Hoshii Taisho!), December 31, 2011, MBS, Kansai time zone
• NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (December 31, 2011)

Advertising

• Nameraka Honpo, Tokiwa Pharmaceuticals (April 12, 2012– )

Magazines

• BLT (January 24, 2012), with Ayana, Shania, Cleopatra, Rena, Sonya, and Jessica.
• smart (January 24, 2012), 3 members (Nabilah, Ghaida, Sonya).