Overseasidol.com — Former AKB48 member Hirata Rina has officially founded her own company, DKTK, and announced the start of preparations for her first fashion brand.
The debut collection is expected to be released in 2025.
After graduating from AKB48, Hirata Rina remained active as an actress and entertainer while embracing her dual cultural background from the United States and Japan.
In 2024, she joined Super Massive Global, gaining valuable insights into business and industry perspectives.
With the theme “enjoy your own style”, DKTK will focus on planning and selling fashion products.
The company is currently working on design, product development, and building its e-commerce platform for the official launch.
Hirata Rina described this step as a major decision in her career.
“Every day is full of learning and discoveries. It’s challenging to turn passion into reality, but I truly enjoy the process,” she said.
Looking ahead, DKTK aims to go beyond fashion and expand into various lifestyle fields.
The company seeks to create new value while becoming a platform that celebrates individuality and self-expression.
