JKT48

JKT48 (short for Jakarta48) is an Indonesian all-female idol group, based in Jakarta, Indonesia, where they have their own theater in the fX Sudirman mall. The group, established in 2011, was the first sister group of AKB48 outside of Japan. JKT48 is produced by Akimoto Yasushi, and signed under HITS Records. Currently the group consists of three teams: Team J, Team KIII, and Team T. In addition, the group also has trainees called JKT48 Academy.

In March 2021, the group will disband all teams, and the academy, having all members under just JKT48.^[1]

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 Nozawa Rena would 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 thirty-second single, it was also announced that JKT48 will have their own movie titled Viva JKT48.

2014: The first Senbatsu Election

On April 26, 2014, JKT48 held its first Senbatsu Election, with the 16 ranking members going to appear in JKT48's 6th Single, Gingham Check, that released on 11 June 2014.

2015: New General Manager

On January 24, 2015, Team T is formed with 16 girls.

On June 13, 2015, JKT48 held a concert at Kelapa Gading Sports Mall in Jakarta that consisted of four different shows. During the concert, Melody Nurramdhani Laksani was appointed as the General Manager of JKT48 Theater, while Shania Junianatha appointed as the captain of Team J, Devi Kinal Putri appointed as the captain of Team KIII, and Nakagawa Haruka appointed as the captain of Team T. Some members got promoted and transferred in this concert.

2016: The Untold Story of JKT48

On May 7, 2016, JKT48 was invited to at an event titled The Untold Story of JKT48. This event would show the other side that has not been disclosed JKT48.

On February 27, 2016, JKT48 held their first Request Hour Concert. During the concert event, Nakagawa Haruka announced her graduation.

On September 11, 2016, JKT48 would have their first Team Shuffle during the Mae Shika Mukanee Handshake Festival.

Sub-units

Members

JKT48 Members

Disbanded Teams

Team J
Team KIII
Team T
JKT48 Academy, (previously JKT48 Trainee)

Terms

Discography

Released

[2013.05.11] RIVER
[2013.07.03] Apakah Kau Melihat Mentari Senja?
[2013.08.21] Fortune Cookie Yang Mencinta
[2013.11.26] Musim Panas Sounds Good!
[2014.03.05] Flying Get
[2014.06.11] Gingham Check
[2014.08.27] Papan Penanda Isi Hati
[2014.12.24] Angin Sedang Berhembus
[2015.03.27] Pareo adalah Emerald
[2015.05.27] Refrain Penuh Harapan
[2015.08.26] Halloween Night
[2016.01.01] Beginner
[2016.06.01] Hanya Lihat Ke Depan
[2016.09.21] LOVE TRIP (JKT48 Single)
[2016.12.21] Saikou ka yo (JKT48 Single)
[2017.03.08] So Long!
[2017.06.07] Indahnya Senyum Manismu dst.
[2017.12.14] Dirimu Melody
[2018.07.07] Everyday, Kachuusha / UZA
[2019.01.30] High Tension
[2020.01.22] Rapsodi
[2021.03.16] Cara Ceroboh untuk Mencinta

[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

[2013.02.16] Heavy Rotation
[2016.03.23] Mahagita - Kamikyokutachi
[2017.02.09] JKT48 Festival: Greatest Hits
[2017.09.13] B•E•L•I•E•V•E
[2019.10.09] JOY KICK! TEARS

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-
[2012.12.24] Baby! Baby! Baby!
[2012.12.24] Ponytail to Chouchou -Ponytail dan Shushu-

Unrelease

Ayo Penuh Skandal / Scandalous ni Ikou
Bersama Kamu, Pelangi, dan Mentari / Kimi to Niji to Taiyou to
Bibir dari Plastik / Plastic ni Kuchibiru
Classmate
Dari Atas Melody / Ue Kara Mariko
Heavy Rotation - Dangdut Version - / Heavy Rotation
Incarlah Emas / Ougon Center
Jadi Diri Sendiri / Jibun Rashisa
JKT48 / AKB48
Kaca Berbentuk I Love You / GLASS no I LOVE YOU
Kita Berdua Jadian / Futari wa Dekiteru
Kupu-Kupu Yang Tak Dapat Terbang / Tobenai Agehachou
Malam Natal Bersamamu / Anata to Christmas Eve
Mari Kita Mulai Dari Ucapan / Aisatsu Kara Hajimeyou
NEW SHIP
Party Akan Dimulai / PARTY ga Hajimaru yo
Petak Umpet Romansa / Romance Kakurenbo
Rok Bergoyang / Skirt, Hirari
Terimakasih / Arigatou
Tersenyum Sambil Menangis / Nakinagara Hohoende
Majisuka Rock'n'Roll
Akai Pin Heel to Professor

Langit Biru Cinta Searah / Aozora Kataomoi

Kitagawa Kenji

Cinta Yang Tak Terbalas / Kataomoi no Karaage
Tolong Ingatlah / Oboete Kudasai

Hanya Padamu Chu! Chu! Chu! / Kimi Dake ni Chu! Chu! Chu!
Nyanyian Tidur Yang Sia-Sia / Oteage Lullaby
Hatsukoi Dash

Stages

JKT48 Events

[2014.04.26] JKT48 6th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo
[2015.05.02] JKT48 10th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo
[2016.05.07] JKT48 13th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo
[2017.04.22] JKT48 17th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo
[2018.11.17] JKT48 20th Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo
[2019.11.30] JKT48 Original Single Senbatsu Sousenkyo

[2016.08.19] JKT48 Janken Competition 2016

[2016.02.27] JKT48 Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2016
[2017.11.04] JKT48 Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2017
[2019.04.27] JKT48 Request Hour 2019

[2012.12.23] JKT48 1st Anniversary
[2013.12.21] JKT48 2nd Anniversary
[2014.12.27] JKT48 3rd Anniversary
[2015.12.31 ~ 2016.01.01] JKT48 4th Anniversary
[2016.12.17] JKT48 5th Anniversary
[2017.12.23] JKT48 6th Anniversary
[2018.12.22] JKT48 7th Anniversary
[2019.12.22] JKT48 8th Anniversary

[2016.09.11] JKT48 1st Grand Team Shuffle

Appearances

[2014.06.05] VIVA JKT48

[GlobalTV] JKT48 School (2012.04.15 - 2012.06.03)
[Trans7] JKT48 Mission (2013.06.23 - [Disbanded])
[RCTI] JKT48 Story (2013.08.31 - [Disbanded])
[NET TV] iClub48 (2014.10.11 - 2015.03.08)
[ANTV] Yokoso JKT48 (2014.12.14 - 2015.03.8)
[RTV] The Best of Yokoso JKT48 (2015.11.15 - 2015.12.06)
[RTV] The Ichiban (2015.12.13 - 2016.02.14)

TEEN Magazine vol.278
GADIS vol.13
HAI Magazine (Regular Appearance)

JKT48 in OZ Radio on 90.8 FM OZ Radio Jakarta (2014)
Obrolan Luar Biasa @starhits.id (2017)
Yuhu! Sore Rabu on Yuhu! Radio Network (Every Wednesday Evening) (2017)
KOPAJA48 on 98.7 Gen FM Jakarta (Every Wednesday Night) (2019 -)

JKT48 + Pocari Sweat : Build the dream (Themesong: Heavy Rotation)
JKT48 Laurier Go With Thin (Themesong: Kimi no Koto ga Suki Dakara)
JKT48 (Dhike (as Sheep) & Cleo)
JKT48 And Rakuten Belanja Online
JKT48 - 1000% Joyful MIO J (Themesong: Aitakatta)
Nomeraka Honpo x JKT48 (なめらか本舗×JKT48) (Themesong: Heavy Rotation)
JKT48 Biore Body Foam (Themesong: Ponytail to Shushu)
JKT48 SHARP AQUOS (Themesong: Baby! Baby! Baby!)
Pocari Sweat JKT48 Dance Cover (Themesong: Heavy Rotation)
Pocky [Stick Together] (Themesong: Baby! Baby! Baby!)
Pocari Sweat Love Letter [Nakagawa Haruka center] (Themesong: Gomenne, SUMMER)
Pocari Sweat Movie [Shania Junianantha] (Themesong: Gomenne, SUMMER)
Pocari Sweat Presentation [Takajo Aki center] (Themesong: Gomenne, SUMMER)
IM3 SMS SUKA SUKA (Themesong: Oogoe Diamond)
OXY Perfect Facial Sheet (Themesong: Jatuh Cinta Setiap Bertemu Denganmu) (2ver)
Indosat IM3 PLAY JKT48 ft. Caesar (Themesong: Koi Suru Fortune Cookie)
Lip Ice ft. JKT48 (Themesong: Jatuh Cinta Setiap Bertemu Denganmu) (2version)
New Honda Brio (Themesong: RIVER)
IM3 Play Soulmate [Melody & Nabilah]
Charm Extra Dry (Themesong: Koi Suru Fortune Cookie)
Pocari Sweat GO SWEAT GO ION : Cat & Mouse (Themesong: Summer Sounds Good!)
Pocari Sweat GO SWEAT GO ION : Bergerak Bersama Pocari Sweat & JKT48 (Melody) (Themesong: Summer Sounds Good!)
Pocari Sweat GO SWEAT GO ION : Tennis (Hanna) (Themesong: Summer Sounds Good!)
Pocari Sweat GO SWEAT GO ION : Run Haruka, Run! (Haruka) (Themesong: Summer Sounds Good!)
IM3 HIPERBOLA 888 [Melody & Nabilah]
JKT48 WAKUWAKU JAPAN (Themesong: Flying Get) (2ver.)
Tolak Angin (Themesong: Koi Suru Fortune Cookie)
Kakaotalk Plus Friend
Pocky [Stick Together] (Themesong: Shoujotachi Yo -Gadis Remaja-)
JKT48 ft. Yupi "Lebaran" (Center: Cindy Yuvia)
Honda Jazz ft. JKT48 Gingham Check Senbatsu (Themesong: Gingham Check)
Advan Vandroid Gaia (JKT48 Kami8 Gingham Check)
Advan Vandroid Tablet (Haruka Nakagawa & Melody Nurramdhani Laksani intro + Gingham Check (JKT48 Single) senbatsu)
Aikatsu! Idol Academy Project ft. JKT48 3ver. (Cindy Yuvia, Nabilah Ratna Ayu Azalia, Nakagawa Haruka)
JKT48 ft. Yupi (Cindy Yuvia & Chikano Rina intro + Team KIII)
iclub48 (Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja intro + Shania Junianatha dialogue) (Themesong: Ponytail to Shushu)
iclub48 (Haruka Nakagawa dialogue)
Advan Vandroid Gaia (Themesong: Gingham Check (JKT48 Single))
JKT48 ft. Yupi (Cindy Yuvia intro)
Honda 2All New Honda BeAT for everyone (SPORTY > 8members from Team J POP > 8members from Team KIII)
LINE GET RICH (Nakagawa Haruka, Jessica Veranda Tanumihardja, Melody Nurramdhani Laksani)
Honda (Mae Shika Mukanee (JKT48 Single)'s Senbatsu)

2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011

Trivia

Melody Nurramdhani Laksani, the current JKT48 General Manager, 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.
Melody Nurramdhani Laksani and Frieska Anastasia Laksani are sisters.
Former member Stella Cornelia and ex member Sonia Natalia are sisters.
Ex member Shinta Naomi is the older sister of ex member Sinka Juliani.
Tan Zhi Hui Celine is a Malaysian.
Hasyakyla Utami Kusumawardhani is the older sister of Adhisty Zara. Both are ex member
Team T member Eve Antoinette Ichwan is the younger sister of Ariella Calista Ichwan of Team J member.

External Links

Official Site (Indonesian)
Official Site (Japanese)
Official Youtube
@officialJKT48 JKT48 Official Twitter Page
JKT48 Official Facebook Page

JKT48

Members
Team J	Adriani Elisabeth \| Amanina Afiqah \| Aninditha Rahma Cahyadi \| Ariella Calista Ichwan \| Azizi Asadel \| Cindy Hapsari Maharani Pujiantoro Putri \| Diani Amalia Ramadhani \| Eve Antoinette Ichwan \| Feni Fitriyanti \| Fransisca Saraswati Puspa Dewi \| Frieska Anastasia Laksani \| Gabriel Angelina \| Gabriela Margareth Warouw (Captain) \| Nabila Fitriana \| Nadila Cindi Wantari \| Riska Amelia Putri \| Rona Anggreani \| Sania Julia Montolalu
Team KIII	Anastasya Narwastu Tety Handuran \| Angelina Christy \| Aninditha Rahma Cahyadi \| Beby Chaesara Anadila \| Fidly Immanda Azzahra \| Gita Sekar Andarini \| Helisma Putri \| Jinan Safa Safira \| Kandiya Rafa Maulidita \| Maria Genoveva Natalia Desy Purnamasari Gunawan \| Mutiara Azzahra \| Nurhayati \| Rinanda Syahputri \| Shani Indira Natio \| Shania Gracia (Captain) \| Yessica Tamara \| Zahra Nur
Team T	Amirah Fatin \| Aninditha Rahma Cahyadi \| Aurel Mayori \| Cornelia Vanisa \| Dhea Angelia \| Febriola Sinambela \| Fiony Alveria \| Flora Shafiq \| Freya Jayawardana \| Jessica Chandra \| Jesslyn Callista \| Lulu Salsabila \| Reva Fidela \| Tan Zhi Hui Celine (Captain) \| Umega Maulana \| Viona Fadrin
JKT48 Academy
Academy Class A	Adzana Shaliha \| Caithlyn Gwyneth \| Chalista Ellysia \| Christabel Jocelyn \| Cindy Nugroho \| Febi Komaril \| Febrina Diponegoro \| Gabriella Stevany \| Indah Cahya \| Kathrina Irene \| Keisya Ramadhani \| Marsha Lenathea \| Nabila Gusmarlia \| Putri Elzahra \| Shinta Devi

Discography
Singles	1. RIVER \| 2. Apakah Kau Melihat Mentari Senja? \| 3. Fortune Cookie Yang Mencinta \| 4. Musim Panas Sounds Good! \| 5. Flying Get \| 6. Gingham Check \| 7. Papan Penanda Isi Hati \| 8. Angin Sedang Berhembus \| 9. Pareo adalah Emerald \| 10. Refrain Penuh Harapan \| 11. Halloween Night \| 12. Beginner \| 13. Hanya Lihat Kedepan \| 14. LOVE TRIP \| 15. Luar Biasa \| 16. So Long! \| 17. Indahnya Senyum Manismu dst. \| 18. Dirimu Melody \| 19. Everyday, Kachuusha / UZA \| 20. High Tension \| 21. Rapsodi
Digital Singles / Download Card	Christmas Single \| JKT48 Circus \| JKT48 Circus Part 2 \| JKT48 Sousenkyo 2018 Top 3 \| JKT48 Circus Part 3 \| JKT48 Circus Part 4
Albums	1. Heavy Rotation \| 2. Mahagita \| 3. JKT48 Festival: Greatest Hits \| 4. B•E•L•I•E•V•E \| 5. JOY KICK! TEARS
Stages	JKT48 1st gen Stage "Pajama Drive" \| JKT48 2nd gen Stage "Pajama Drive" \| Team J 1st Stage "Renai Kinshi Jourei – Aturan Anti Cinta–" \| Team KIII 1st Stage "Boku no Taiyou – Matahari Milikku–" \| Team KIII 2nd Stage "Seishun Girls - Gadis-Gadis Remaja" \| Team T 1st Stage "Te wo Tsunaginagara - Sambil Menggandeng Erat Tanganku" \| Team J 3rd Stage "Theater no Megami - Dewi Theater" \| Team KIII 3rd Stage "Saishuu Bell ga naru - Bel terakhir telah berbunyi"

Events
JKT48 Senbatsu Election	Pemilihan Member Single Ke-6 JKT48 Pemilihan Member Single Ke-10 JKT48 Pemilihan Member Single Ke-13 JKT48 Pemilihan Member Single Ke-17 JKT48 Pemilihan Member Single Ke-20 JKT48 Pemilihan Member Single Original JKT48
AKB48 Senbatsu Election	AKB48 53rd Single Sekai Senbatsu Sousenkyo 〜Sekai no Center wa Dare da?〜
JKT48 Janken Taikai	JKT48 Janken Competition 2016

Sister Groups
AKB48 Group inside Japan	AKB48 \| SKE48 \| NMB48 \| HKT48 \| NGT48 \| STU48
AKB48 Group outside Japan	BNK48 \| MNL48 \| AKB48 Team SH \| SGO48 \| AKB48 Team TP \| CGM48 \| DEL48 \| MUB48
Former Groups	OJS48 \| SDN48 \| TPE48 \| MUM48

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