HKT48 is a Japanese female pop group based in Fukuoka. The group is produce… Read Full Bio ↴HKT48 is a Japanese female pop group based in Fukuoka. The group is produced by Yasushi Akimoto, and it is the third sister group to AKB48 (after SKE48 and NMB48).The group's 21 first-generation members were announced on October 23, 2011, and their debut performance take place at the end of 2011.

HKT48 is named after the Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan, where Yasushi Akimoto originally intended to base the group.HKT48's theater is located in Hawks Town Mall in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka.

Plans for a group entitled HKT48 were first revealed by AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto on November 19, 2008.HKT48 was officially announced on May 1, 2011 at an AKB48 handshake event.The group is the third AKB48 sister group to be launched, after the groups SKE48 and NMB48.The group takes its name from its proposed base location of Hakata-ku, Fukuoka.Instead of the previously targeted Hakata, HKT48 will instead be based at a theater in the Hawks Town Mall in neighboring Chuo-ku, Fukuoka.This location is next to the Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome.In addition, it was announced that the group would be accepting applications from girls aged between 11 and 22.The first round of the first-ever HKT48 audition took place from May 31, 2011, and successful applicants took part in the second round of auditions, consisting of a singing and dancing test, in the first half of July 2011.

HKT48's 21 first-generation members were first revealed at an AKB48 handshake event on October 23, 2011.Of these 21 members, 17 are junior high school students or below, and two are elementary-school students. The youngest member of the group, Natsumi Tanaka, was 11 years old at the time of the announcement. She said that "joining AKB48 is my ambition since I was 5 years old, so it feels like a dream to be in this group". The oldest member is Yoko Sugamoto, who was 17 years old at the time of the announcement.

Members

1st generation Kenkyuusei:

Anai Chihiro (穴井千尋, Chii-chan (ちーちゃん)) (January 27, 1996 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Abe Kyoka (安陪恭加, Kyoka (きょうか)) (July 17, 1997 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Imada Mina (今田美奈, Mina (みな)) (March 5, 1997 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Ueki Nao (植木南央, Nao (なお)) (August 12, 1997 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Eto Sayaka (江藤彩也香, Sāyan (さあやん)) (September 9, 1997 in Ōita Prefecture)
Kumazawa Serina (熊沢世莉奈, Serii-nu (せりーぬ)) (April 17, 1997 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Kodama Haruka (兒玉遥, Haru-run (はるるん)) (September 19, 1996 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Komori Yui (古森結衣, Yui (ゆい)) (December 2, 1997 in Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Shimono Yuki (下野由貴, Shina-mon (しなもん)) (April 2, 1998 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Sugamoto Yuko (菅本裕子, Yukosu (ゆうこす)) (May 20, 1994 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Tanaka Natsumi (田中菜津美, Natsu-min (なつみん)) (August 10, 2000 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Taniguchi Airi (谷口愛理, Airisu (あいりす)) (March 14, 1999 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Nakanishi Ayaka (仲西彩佳, Ayakyan-man (あやきゃんまん)) (March 23, 1996 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Nakanishi Chiyori (中西智代梨, Chori (ちょり)) (May 12, 1995 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Fukagawa Maiko (深川舞子, Maiko-mu (まいこむ)) (July 5, 1999 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Matsuoka Natsumi (松岡菜摘, Natsu (なつ)) (August 8, 1996 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Miyawaki Sakura (宮脇咲良, Sakura (さくら)) (March 19, 1998 in Kagoshima Prefecture)
Murashige Anna (村重杏奈, An-nya (あーにゃ)) (July 29, 1998 in Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Motomura Aoi (本村碧唯, Aoi (あおい)) (May 31, 1997 in Fukuoka Prefecture)
Moriyasu Madoka (森保まどか, Madoka (まどか)) (July 26, 1997 in Kagoshima Prefecture)
Wakatabe Haruka (若田部遥, Wakaharu (わかはる)) (September 26, 1998 in Fukuoka Prefecture)

Official Site: http://www.hkt48.jp/;

そこで何を考えるか?
HKT48 Lyrics

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一番先頭を走ってるつもりだった
前に誰の姿もなかった
ある時コーチから「君は1位じゃない」と
道の先指差しながら言われた

マラソン得意だし足も速いと信じて
今日まで努力もした優勝するのは私だと思った

悔しい次のチャンスはまたあるよね
これで決まるわけじゃないし
いつもより練習すればいい
目標はそうモチベーション
涙拭ってもう一度
新人の頃を思い出そう
汗を流したその分だけ
どんな願いだって叶うんだ

今まで自分のことエースだと思ってた
みんな認めてくれてたよね?
初めて後輩に私のポジションを
取って代わられたのがショックだった

夢叶えるためにすべてを捨てて来た
誰よりがむしゃらに自分の未来へ突き進んでたのに

苦しい次のチャンスがまた来るまで
愚痴は今日で封印しよう
フラットな意見として後輩の評価をしよう
センターゼロに立っていた
あの日の私は輝いていた
同じように緊張してる君の可能性を磨いてみようか?

ここで順位落ちたって
ここでポジション外れたって
自分が強くなればいい挫折は通り道だ
そうネクストタイム

次のチャンスはまたあるよね
これで決まるわけじゃないし
いつもより練習すればいい
目標はそうモチベーション
涙拭ってもう一度新人の頃を思い出そう

汗を流したその分だけ
どんな願いだって叶うんだ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to HKT48's song "Soko de Nani o Kangaeru ka?" convey a message of perseverance and determination. The song tells the story of two different individuals facing setbacks in their respective paths, one through marathon running and the other through their career in idol music. The first verse describes a marathon runner who believed they were in the lead, only to be told by their coach that they were not. Despite feeling discouraged, the runner dusts themselves off and sets their sights on their next opportunity to succeed.

The second verse shifts focus to an idol who had always been considered the "ace" of their group, only to be usurped by a younger member. Despite the shock and disappointment, they vow to continue pushing forward towards their dreams. The chorus emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication, and how even setbacks can be overcome with enough effort and a positive attitude.

Overall, "Soko de Nani o Kangaeru ka?" encourages listeners to persevere in the face of adversity and find motivation in both their past successes and their future goals.

Line by Line Meaning

一番先頭を走ってるつもりだった
I thought I was running at the forefront.

前に誰の姿もなかった
There was no one in front of me.

ある時コーチから「君は1位じゃない」と道の先指差しながら言われた
One day, the coach pointed to the road ahead and said, 'You are not in first place.'

マラソン得意だし足も速いと信じて今日まで努力もした優勝するのは私だと思った
I believed that I was good at marathons and had fast legs, and until today, I have worked hard believing that I would win first place.

悔しい次のチャンスはまたあるよねこれで決まるわけじゃないしいつもより練習すればいい目標はそうモチベーション涙拭ってもう一度新人の頃を思い出そう汗を流したその分だけどんな願いだって叶うんだ
It's frustrating, but there will be another chance, and it's not decided by this one. I just need to practice harder than usual. My motivation is my goal. I will wipe away my tears and remember when I was a rookie. With every drop of sweat shed, any wish can come true.

今まで自分のことエースだと思ってたみんな認めてくれてたよね?
Until now, I thought I was the ace, and everyone recognized me, right?

初めて後輩に私のポジションを取って代わられたのがショックだった
It was a shock when a junior replaced me in my position for the first time.

夢叶えるためにすべてを捨てて来た誰よりがむしゃらに自分の未来へ突き進んでたのに
I gave up everything to make my dreams come true and was diving into my future more recklessly than anyone else.

苦しい次のチャンスがまた来るまで愚痴は今日で封印しようフラットな意見として後輩の評価をしようセンターゼロに立っていたあの日の私は輝いていた同じように緊張してる君の可能性を磨いてみようか?
It's tough until the next chance comes. Let's seal away complaints for today and evaluate the juniors with a flat opinion. I stood at center zero and shone on that day. Let's hone your potential while you're feeling the same tension.

ここで順位落ちたってここでポジション外れたって自分が強くなればいい挫折は通り道だそうネクストタイム
Even if I fall in ranking here or my position is taken away, I just want to become stronger. Setbacks are just part of the journey. Yes, next time.

次のチャンスはまたあるよねこれで決まるわけじゃないしいつもより練習すればいい目標はそうモチベーション涙拭ってもう一度新人の頃を思い出そう汗を流したその分だけどんな願いだって叶うんだ
It's frustrating, but there will be another chance, and it's not decided by this one. I just need to practice harder than usual. My motivation is my goal. I will wipe away my tears and remember when I was a rookie. With every drop of sweat shed, any wish can come true.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yasuo Sakai, Yasushi Akimoto

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