Pop group JKT48 appointed as tourism ambassadors for Hokkaido city
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Kyodo
Toshiki Kudo, mayor of Hakodate, Hokkaido, poses with members of the JKT48 pop group Monday at City Hall. | KYODO
HAKODATE, HOKKAIDO – The Hokkaido city of Hakodate on Monday appointed Jakarta-based pop idol group JKT48 as tourism ambassadors in a bid to draw visitors from Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries.
Some members of the sister group of AKB48, one of the most popular of Japan’s all-girl idol groups, visited Hakodate City Hall and accepted the appointment from Mayor Toshiki Kudo.
“I hope (Indonesian people) will experience the cold weather of Hokkaido, as it is hot in Indonesia,” Melody Nurramdhani Laksani, the 24-year-old leader of JKT48, told reporters through an interpreter. “Social networking services are among the ways I’ll promote the attractions of Hakodate.”
Group members will take part in events to promote Hakodate in Southeast Asia.
“I’ve heard the number of people traveling abroad has been increasing as the Indonesian economy grows. I’d like to pay a visit there, too,” the mayor said during his meeting with the JKT48 members.
On Monday the group shot a music video at local tourist destinations, including Hakodate Asaichi, a morning market famous for fresh fish, and the 107-meter Goryokaku Tower, which commands a view of the city.
The JKT48 members, including Japanese singer Rina Chikano, are expected to stay in Hokkaido through Saturday.
Pengumuman Mengenai Nadhifa Salsabila dan Chintya Hanindhitakirana Wirawan
16 Februari 2017
Mengenai Nadhifa Salsabila (Tim J) dan Chintya Hanindhitakirana Wirawan (Trainee) telah mengajukan pengunduran diri dari JKT48. JKT48 Operational Team menghormati keputusan yang bersangkutan mengenai hal tersebut. Terhitung mulai 16 Februari 2017 member yang bersangkutan sudah tidak melanjutan aktivitasnya di JKT48.
Jakarta - Idol group JKT48 dibentuk tahun 2011 silam, atau lebih dari 5 tahun yang lalu. Namun berapa banyak orang (bukan fans) yang hapal jumlah membernya saat ini?
Pasti tak sedikit yang menebak bahwa jumlah member JKT48 adalah 48 orang. Kenyataannya, lebih dari itu. Setidaknya sampai hari ini, Senin (6/2/2017), jumlah member JKT48 tercatat ada 69 orang.
JKT48 terdiri dari 21 member Tim J, 24 member Tim K3, 18 member Tim T (di luar Melody), dan 6 member Trainee. Rentang usianya antara 13 sampai 24 tahun.
Mungkin mereka yang bukan fans hanya tahu Melody dan Nabilah di JKT48. Jangan salah, saat ini ada 67 member lain yang bisa dikenal lebih jauh.
Kita akan coba memperkenalkan satu per satu dari mereka. Bagaimana keseharian mereka, apa hobinya, rencana ke depan, hingga pengalaman tak terlupakan selama ini.
Bagi yang penasaran dengan JKT48, kita akan coba membuat kalian sedikit lebih tahu tentang mereka. Satu hari akan ada satu artikel untuk satu member. Jadi, jangan sampai kelewatan ya!
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