Beautiful of JKT48
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 franchising partnership with Dentsu Media Group Indonesia to replicate the AKB48 business model. Dentsu Media Group Indonesia then cooperate with the country's largest media conglomerate Global Mediacom (MNC Media), the southeast Asia's largest and most integrated media group as JKT48 official media partner.
While JKT48 does not restrict membership by nationality, applicants must be residents of Indonesia. The group has 72 (as of June 2014) 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.
In order to bring the concept of AKB48 to Indonesia, producer Yasushi Akimoto and Dentsu Media Group Indonesia partnered with 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 Talk Asia 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." 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
2011–2012: Formation
The formation of JKT48 was announced on 11 September 2011 at an AKB48 event held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Applicant interviews took place in late September, and the first auditions were held 8–9 October. AKB48 member Minami Takahashi also visited Jakarta during the auditions to promote JKT48 among fans of AKB48. Applicants did not have to be Indonesian citizens, but they must reside in the country. 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. JKT48's 28 first generation members, ages 12–21, were selected on 2 November. 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.
JKT48 Theater in fX Sudirman
As part of the concept of "idols you can meet every day", AKB48 performs daily at its theater in Akihabara. The JKT48 management team aimed to accomplish this same principle and began scouting locations in Jakarta for the group's own theater in early 2012. An unoccupied site in the fX Sudirman shopping mall was selected as the theater's eventual location, and planning for its renovation began in April. In the meantime, the first theater performances were held 17–20 May at a temporary stage in the Nyi Ageng Serang Building in Kuningan, Jakarta. The official theater opened on 8 September for daily performances with a set list of 16 songs that have been translated into Indonesian. The theater has a seating capacity of 180 and standing room for 30, and its design is a close replica of the AKB48 Theater.
JKT48 has also performed in Japan alongside other AKB48 sister groups. In its first performance in Japan, the group was a surprise guest at 2011 AKB48 Kōhaku Taikō Uta Gassen and performed the Indonesian version of "Aitakatta". It also performed alongside AKB48 and other sister groups at the 62nd NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen with a total 210 members onstage. It also participated in the 2012 AKB48 concerts at Saitama Super Arena and Tokyo Dome.
Management began accepting applications for second generation members on 13 August 2012. Of the 4,500 applicants, approximately 200 were selected for interviews the following month. The pool was then narrowed down from 67 to 31 in a selection round held by RCTI television. All 31 finalists were eventually chosen as second generation members at a final audition on 3 November in Japan. Additionally, AKB48 members Aki Takajō and Haruka Nakagawa, whose transfers to JKT48 were announced at the Tokyo Dome concert, officially began their activities with the group on 1 November and made their theater debut on 26 December. Nakagawa became interested in Jakarta during a visit with other members of AKB48 earlier in February
2013–present: Major debut
JKT48 was scheduled to release its debut album in January 2013, but production was hampered because of flooding in Jakarta. 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". 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. 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. All previously released singles were included in the album.
On 4 February 2014, JKT48 announced the names of 63 finalists that are vying to become JKT48 trainees in the third generation. On 15 February, the group announced and performed its fifth single "Flying Get
Members
There are 64 members in JKT48 split into two performing teams. As members leave the group, their ranks are continuously replenished by trainees. 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), Dena Siti Rohyati, 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, Fakhiryani Harrya Shafariyanti, Jennifer Hanna Sutiono, Lidya Maulida Djuhandar, Nadila Cindi Wantari, Natalia, Noella Sisterina, Novinta Dhini, Priscillia Sari Dewi, Ratu Vienny Fitrilya, Rina Chikano, Riskha Fairunissa, Rona Ariesta Anggreani, Saktia Oktapyani, Shinta Naomi (team captain), Sinka Juliani, Thalia, Viviyona Apriani, Chikano Rina.
Trainees: Alycia Ferryana, Amanda Dwi Arista, Andela Yuwono, Anggie Putri Kurniasari, Anindhita Rahma Cahyadi, Ayu Safira Oktaviani, Chikita Ravenska Mamesah, Elaine Hartanto, 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, Putri Farin Kartika, Rizka Khalila, Shani Indira Natio, Shania Gracia, Sofia Meifaliani, Stephanie Pricilla Indarto Putri, Syahfira Angela Nurhaliza, Triarona Kusuma, Yansen Indiani, Zeby Magnolia Fawwaz
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JKT48 is billed as a "unique idol group with Indonesian culture". Harris Thayeb, President Director of the group's promotional agent Dentsu Media Group Indonesia, believed the group's concept "will make our idols more down to earth, being always nice and able to be greeted anytime". The group was seen as part of the "Cool Japan" brand adopted by the Japanese government to promote the country's culture around the world. JKT48 held a joint concert with AKB48 at the Japan Pop Culture Festival on 25 February 2012 at Balai Kartini in Jakarta. The event was sponsored by the Embassy of Japan, the Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs, and the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. According to Junji Shimada, deputy to the Japanese ambassador, AKB48 was invited to perform because of its status as a Japanese pop icon, and the two sister groups represent the friendship between Japan and Indonesia.
Although JKT48 often appears in Indonesia's newspapers and electronic media, as of 2012 the group has yet to generate interest among adults. This is in contrast to AKB48, whose popularity in Japan has made it a household name in its home country. Teenagers and single young men make up the largest portion of the JKT48 and AKB48 fan base. Furthermore, some believe JKT48's idol concept is not representative of Indonesian culture
Awards
| Year | Event | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Yahoo! Indonesia OMG! Awards | Best Group | Won | |
| HAI Readers Music Awards 2012 | Best Single | Heavy Rotation | Won | |
| Best Costume | Won | |||
| Best Stage Performance | Won | |||
| Best Freshmeat | Won | |||
| Best of The Best (non-nominate) | Won | |||
| JPop Asia Music award 2012 | Best Single | Heavy Rotation | Nominated | |
| Best MV | Heavy Rotation | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 100% Ampuh Awards | 100% Co Cuit (Best Girl Group) | Won | |
| Dahsyatnya Awards | Best Newcomer | Won | ||
| Best Stage Performance | Nominated | |||
| Selebrita Awards 2013 | New Comer of The Year | Won | ||
| SCTV Music Awards 2013 | Best Girlband | Nominated | ||
| KLIK! Awards 2013 | Favorite Newcomer | Won | ||
| Indonesian Kids' Choice Awards 2013 | Favorite Boyband/Girlband | Won | ||
| AMI Awards 2013 | Best Vocal Group | Nominated | ||
| Best New Comer | Nominated | |||
| Yahoo! OMG Awards Indonesia 2013 | Best Group | Won | ||
| Celeb with Most Die-Hard Fans | Won | |||
| SCTV Awards 2013 | Best Boy/Girl Band | Nominated | ||
| HAI Readers Music Awards 2013 | Best Stage Act | Nominated | ||
| Best Concert | Perkenalkan, Nama Kami JKT48 | Won | ||
| Best Costume | Won | |||
| Best Single | Fortune Cookie Yang Mencinta | Won | ||
| Best Fresh Meat | Won | |||
| 2014 | Dahsyatnya Awards | Best Duo/Collaboration | Won | |
| Best Song | River | Won | ||
| Best Stage Performance | Won | |||
| SCTV Music Awards 2014 | Best Boy/Girlband | Nominated | ||
| Global Seru Awards 2014 | Best Stage Performance | Won | ||
| Best Song | Fortune Cookie | Won | ||
| World Music Awards 2014 | Best Live Act | Nominated | ||
| Best Group | Nominated | |||
| Best Video | Fortune Cookie | Nominated | ||
| Indonesian Kids' Choice Awards 2014 | Group Favorite | Won | ||
| AMI Awards 2014 | Best Performance Artist | Won | ||
| Best Producer | Yasushi Akimoto | Won |
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