After Going Through The Final Audition, JKT’s 2nd Generation Members are Selected!

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After going through the “final audition,” the members of 2nd generation are officially selected!
There was also a live streaming of the audition on YouTube

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Earlier today, the final audition for JKT48’s 2nd generation was held in a studio located in the city of Tokyo. With a total applicants of 4,500 people, 31 were filtered out through the documents, singing, and dancing auditions. And in the final there was an audition with Yasushi Akimoto being in of the judges. And through the tight judgements, finally it was revealed that all 31 of the finalists were passed.

After the announcement of the passing members, the main producer, Yasushi Akimoto gave his words to the new members. And then followed by Aki Takajo and Haruka Nakagawa’s (who transferred to JKT48 on November 1st) messages.

□ Yasushi Akimoto’s words to the members:

“Today, I met 31 finalists, and I met 31 rough diamonds. Each and every finalist who possesses their own charm, so I decided to trust them. You are the core of a flower. I can’t wait to see the time when you grow leaves, and turn into flowers. I hope each of you can grow into your kind of flower, keep fighting.”

□ Aki Takajo’s words to the members:

“Everyone, nice to meet you, I’m Aki Takajo (she said this sentence in Indonesian). Congratulations on passing. I also just transferred to JKT48 in November, so all of us are on the same starting line. Practice is going to start soon, and we may encounter troubles. But I am sure there will be more fun to it. Let’s fight together!”

□ Haruka Nakagawa’s words to the members:

“Good Afternoon, I’m Haruka Nakagawa. I’m so happy to meet all of you (she said these two sentences in Indonesian). We are going to be together as JKT48’s members from here on. Let’s fight together with spirits and happiness!”

And the whole final audition was also streamed on Youtube Live, and reached 30,000 audiences.

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“JKT48” 2nd Generation Final Auditon JudgingThere were 31 finalists who passed the auditions until the final. There was an audition for singing, and also an interview.

The finalists who were nervous during the announcements by the judges:

“All 31 of you passed!” Everyone screamed in happiness as they heard the announcement.

And then, words from the main producer, Yasushi Akimoto, after the announcement.

Words from Aki Takajo and Haruka Nakagawa who transferred to JKT48

Picture together with Yasushi Akimoto, along with Aki Takajo and Haruka Nakagawa.

Aki Takajo, Nakagawa Haruka, along with 31 members of the 2nd generation who just recently joined, will continue the good work of JKT48.