Sato Sumire, JKT48, And NO3B!

Hi everyone! Julii here!
To start off, here's your picture of the day!

SATO SUMIRE

She's super adorable ^.^















Next, JKT48 2nd generation audition.
All 31 participants of the auditon for 2nd generation have been accepted
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it was announced that
“All 31 finalists have passed! I saw the raw talent of all 31 finalists. I thought that all 31 had their individual charms and decided to accept all 31. All of you are seeds of a flower. I look forward to seeing the types of flowers that sprout from these seeds. I want each new member to grow into their own individual flower.”

Also Takajo Aki and Nakagawa Haruka who transferred to JKT48 this month stated

“I also became a JKT48 member in November, so I am standing at the same start line as everyone. While there may be moments that are painful, I believe there will be even more moments that are enjoyable. Let’s all try our best,”
while Nakagawa stated,
“I am happy that I will meet everyone. Let’s try our best to be energetic and have fun together.”

2nd generation, Akicha and Harugon, and the rest of JKT48, Have fun and do your best like always!

Last off, NO3B will be releasing a new single in January 16th.

Also, 1,500 people who reserve the Regular Edition through Sony Music Shop will be chosen out of lottery to attend a video shoot event on November 18th. The participants’ names will be included in the credits of the music video. The reservation period is set from November 5th at 12:00 pm to the 7th at 12:00 am.
Good luck Miichan, Takamina, and Nyan Nyan!

JKT48 2nd Generation audition and Matsui Sakiko's solo piano album!

                JKT48 2nd Generation audition!

JKT48 will be holding 2nd Gen. Auditions and opening their permanent theater!
The auditions will start on August 13th - August 31st.

IN ORDER TO AUDITION YOU MUST:

• Be 13 to 18 years old
• Those under 18 must have a permission letter from parents and copy of birth certificate
• If foreigner, Must send a copy of their ID or Passport
• Shouldn't be tied to any professional agencies

For further details on how to apply visit their Facebook page
JKT48 also announced on September 1st they will be opening their own permanent theater in fx lifestyle X'enter situated at the fourth floor in Jakarta.
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              Matsui Sakiko's solo Piano Album!

Last mentioned in February, Matsui Sakiko will the first AKB48 member to release a solo album!
Her release date will be on 3rd October 2012! Sakiko has been playing piano since she was 4 years old and currently studies at Tokyo college of music. Her album will include 11 songs including rendidtions of AKB48 songs such as Heavy rotation, Aitakatta, and Everyday, Kachuusha and also original songs! Good luck Sakiko!!