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Indonesian Entertainment and Popular Culture: From Traditional Roots to Digital Dominance

Abstract:
This paper examines the evolution of Indonesian entertainment and popular culture, tracing its trajectory from traditional performance arts (wayang, keroncong) to the contemporary dominance of streaming platforms, social media influencers, and Korean pop culture adaptations. It argues that Indonesian popular culture is uniquely hybrid—simultaneously localized, globalized, and nationalist—driven by the world’s fourth-largest population and a highly engaged digital audience. Key findings include the rise of dangdut as a cross-class cultural force, the impact of Netflix and YouTube on local film production, and the role of fan communities in shaping media consumption.