Indonesian music is having a global moment, driven by youth.
Gaming is a significant aspect of Indonesian youth culture, with many young people spending hours playing online games like Mobile Legends, PUBG, and Free Fire. The rise of esports has also led to the creation of professional gaming teams and tournaments, with Indonesia hosting several major gaming events. Indonesian music is having a global moment, driven by youth
Gen Z is starting to question the haze caused by palm oil plantations and the floods in Jakarta. Student-led movements are pressuring corporations, moving beyond the reformasi political protests of their parents to specific environmental demands. Gen Z is starting to question the haze
The Hallyu Wave, also known as the Korean Wave, has swept across Indonesia, with K-Pop and Korean dramas becoming incredibly popular among the youth. Groups like BTS, Blackpink, and EXO have a massive following in Indonesia, with fans attending concerts, buying merchandise, and streaming their music online. The influence of K-Pop can be seen in Indonesian youth culture, with many local artists incorporating K-Pop elements into their music and fashion. Groups like BTS, Blackpink, and EXO have a
The proliferation of aesthetically designed cafes—from brutalist concrete spaces to omah (Javanese traditional house) revivals—serves as a physical sanctuary. The act of ngafe (cafe hopping) is less about the coffee and more about curated calm. It is where students go to escape the pressure of parents and the noise of the city.