Freya Jayawardana Officially Becomes the New Captain of JKT48, Expresses This Hope

Kapanlagi.com - The latest news comes from the idol world of the homeland. Freya Jayawardana has officially been appointed as the new Captain of JKT48, replacing Shania Gracia who has graduated.

This announcement was officially made at the event THE FIRST SNOW - JKT48 14th Anniversary Concert & Gracia Graduation Ceremony at ICE BSD on Saturday, December 20, 2025. This moment marks a new chapter for the idol group, with Freya leading JKT48 into the next era.

After being officially announced as the new captain of JKT48, Freya Jayawardana shared her feelings through a post on social media. She also expressed a sweet message for Shania Gracia who has graduated from JKT48. For more details, check here KLovers.

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1. Emotional Moment of the New JKT48 Captain Appointment

Emotional Moment of the New JKT48 Captain Appointment (credit: Instagram.com/jkt48.freya)

The concert THE FIRST SNOW – JKT48 14th Anniversary Concert & Gracia Graduation Ceremony became the moment when Freya was announced as the newest captain of JKT48. In addition to celebrating JKT48's 14th anniversary, the event also served as a farewell stage for Shania Gracia.

Freya could not hold back her emotions when receiving the appreciation and trust given to her with deep gratitude. In her latest post, she also conveyed a sweet message for Shania Gracia.

"Thank you so much for the concert yesterday! The warm 'First Snow' thank you and congratulations to Ci Gree! Wishing you happiness, health, and success always, lots of love. We will still hang out again later, okay Ci" wrote Freya Jayawardana in her Instagram post.

2. Freya Jayawardana: The Youngest Captain of JKT48

Freya Jayawardana: Youngest Captain of JKT48 (credit: Instagram.com/jkt48.freya)

Freya Jayawardana's appointment as captain at the age of 19 makes her the second youngest captain in JKT48 history. The previous record was held by Shania Junianatha, who became captain at the same age of 19.

3. Admits Full Responsibility and Hope

Fully Acknowledge Responsibility and Hope (credit: Instagram.com/jkt48.freya)

In her inaugural message as captain, Freya Jayawardana expressed gratitude and acknowledged the great responsibility this entails. She promised to do her utmost to support JKT48 and be a pillar for other members.

"It's not even the right time for me to be in my twenties, yet I'm entrusted with such a big responsibility; since that day, I've always wondered, 'Will I be able to do this?'" she said.

In her latest post, Freya also shared her hopes for the future. She realizes there are still many things to learn and master but hopes to grow together to become better. Freya also requested support from everyone, including fans, staff, and her colleagues.

"Maybe I am not what many people expect, and I might not be able to meet their expectations, but as long as I can, I will always strive to do my best for everyone. There is still so much for me to learn, and I am not yet an expert in many things. But I hope that as time goes by, we can grow and learn many things to become better in the future. Even small progress matters and will always be celebrated." she added.

4. Say Thank You

Say Thank You (credit: Instagram.com/jkt48.freya)

As the captain, Freya will bear various important responsibilities. She will lead rehearsals and serve as a communication bridge between the members and management. In addition, Freya will also be the main face of JKT48 at various events. In her latest post, Freya also expressed her gratitude to various parties who have supported her.

"Thank you very much for the new experiences, for the trust. It feels very difficult if it weren't for my family, if it weren't for my friends' help, if it weren't for the support of the staff seniors, if it weren't for all of you. It takes a lot of cooperation and mutual trust to bear this responsibility. Friends, staff seniors, everyone, please help me," Freya stated.

5. Getting to Know Freya Jayawardana Better

Getting to Know Freya Jayawardana Better (credit: Instagram.com/jkt48.freya)

Freya Jayawardana was born in Tangerang on February 13, 2006. Interestingly, Freya is known to have blue blood as she is a descendant of nobility from the family of Sultan Hamengkubuwono II. In addition, she has two younger brothers.

6. Freya's Brilliant Career Journey in JKT48

Freya's Brilliant Career Journey in JKT48 (credit: Instagram.com/jkt48.freya)

Freya Jayawardana began her journey in JKT48 at the age of 12, joining as a member of the 7th generation in September 2018. Here is a recap of her career journey:

• 2018: Introduced as a member of JKT48 7th generation. Started her career as a trainee in JKT48 Academy Class B, then promoted to Academy Class A.
• 2020: Officially promoted to Team T on June 2, 2020.
• 2021: After the team system was dissolved, Freya was retained as a main member of JKT48.
• 2023: Her popularity skyrocketed after her facial expressions and interactions went viral on social media, sparking many memes. Appeared in Lapor Pak! and Tokyo Idol Festival 2023.
• 2024: Made her film debut through the movie Kuasa Gelap.
• 2025: Starred in the film 1 Kakak 7 Ponakan and the series Dia Angkasa.

7. QnA Freya Jayawardana Officially Becomes the New Captain of JKT48

1. Who is the new captain of JKT48?

The new captain of JKT48 is Freya Jayawardana, who was officially appointed on December 20, 2025.

2. When was Freya Jayawardana appointed as the captain of JKT48?

Freya Jayawardana was appointed as the captain of JKT48 on Saturday, December 20, 2025, during the "THE FIRST SNOW - JKT48 14th Anniversary Concert & Gracia Graduation Ceremony.

3. What was Freya Jayawardana's career journey in JKT48 before becoming captain?

Freya Jayawardana started her career in JKT48 at the age of 12 as a member of the 7th generation in September 2018, then was promoted to Team T in 2020, and her popularity skyrocketed after she ventured into acting.

4. How old is Freya Jayawardana?

Freya Jayawardana was born on February 13, 2006, and is currently 19 years old. She is the youngest captain of JKT48.

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8. A New Vision for JKT48 with Captain Freya

With Freya as captain, JKT48 is ready to embrace a new era. Gracia, the previous captain, expressed her hopes for the group.

"For the New Year, JKT48 will also have a new tagline and new image. And that is very exciting because we will bring a new color to JKT48 and a completely new appearance, including the image of the members," said Gracia.

Fritzy, one of the youngest members of JKT48, also expressed her enthusiasm. She said, "I want to say thank you and please always support us because we will give our best performance, the very best. We also want to go international, so please always support us." This spirit is hoped to continue to ignite JKT48 under Freya's leadership.

(kpl/nlw)