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| JKT48 Full House Concert Ends Without Encore as Fans Stage Silent Protest |
What was supposed to be a night of nostalgia and celebration turned into one of JKT48’s most emotionally charged concerts ever. The group’s Full House concert, held on Saturday night (26 July 2025) at Istora Senayan, ended in a way no one quite expected — with no encore, no final bows, and a heavy silence that echoed louder than cheers.
This was no accident. Fans were planning something — and they followed through.
No Encore? No Problem? Not Quite.
For the first time in JKT48 history, fans deliberately skipped the encore chant. Instead of shouting “Encore! Encore!” after the final performance, the crowd stayed eerily quiet... or worse, they started booing. The reason? A brewing dissatisfaction that’s been bubbling under for months, now finally boiling over into public protest.
The ‘silent treatment’ was a form of organised resistance — fans using their absence of cheers as a megaphone to express frustration with JKT48’s current management, often referred to as JOT (JKT48 Operation Team).
Haruka’s Heartbreaking Attempt
In the middle of this tense atmosphere, ex-member Haruka Nakagawa tried to lift spirits by stepping in and leading the crowd in an encore chant. “Everyone, let's encore!” she shouted enthusiastically, encouraging the audience to join her in one last cheer.
But instead of cheers, she was met with awkward silence and audible disapproval. No one followed her lead. And as the moment passed, Haruka broke down in tears — a painful moment that was caught on camera and has since gone viral across social media platforms.
One fan on Twitter wrote:
“I feel sorry for Haruka, but this protest isn’t about her. It’s about how management keeps treating the fans and members like cash cows.”
Concert Closes With a Whisper, Not a Bang
As the group exited the stage, there was no return, no final wave, and no smiles. Just a recorded voice from backstage saying thank you, accompanied by the sound of crying — a surreal and heartbreaking close to what should’ve been a celebration of the group’s legacy.
Despite the raw emotions, fans stood their ground. No encore was given, and the concert ended just like that.
Posters, Hashtags, and Street-Level Fury
Outside Istora, some fans went even further — unfurling large posters accusing JOT of prioritising profit over the well-being of both idols and fans. Slogans like “JOT cuma mikirin uang” (JOT only thinks about money) and “Manajemen bobrok” (the management is rotten) were seen everywhere, both offline and online.
ICYMI: JKT48 General Manager Faces Backlash
In the digital world, hashtags criticising JKT48’s management started trending in Indonesia. Many fans echoed the sentiment that the group has lost its original charm, with management allegedly turning JKT48 into a money-making machine with little regard for fan loyalty or idol welfare.
Isyana Sarasvati Becomes the Unlikely Voice of the Fans
One surprising moment that turned into a rallying cry came from guest performer Isyana Sarasvati. During her collab segment, she addressed the crowd with heartfelt words:
“Say thank you to the fans. We would never reach this level of success without them.”
That clip has since been shared thousands of times, with fans calling it “the most honest thing said on that stage all night.”
What’s Next?
Local media have tried reaching out to JKT48’s management for a statement, but so far — radio silence. Whether this protest will spark any changes behind the scenes remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: Saturday’s Full House concert won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
And maybe, just maybe, the silence was the loudest message of all.