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To understand the popularity of short-form videos, one must first look at the long-form boom. Historically, Indonesian entertainment was dominated by "sinetrons" (soap operas) like Tukang Bubur Naik Haji (The Porridge Seller Goes to Hajj) or Ikatan Cinta (Ties of Love). These shows had massive ratings but rarely captured the global imagination. That changed with the entry of global streaming giants.

| Category | Local Name | Description | Example Viral Format | |----------|------------|-------------|----------------------| | Religious comedy-drama | Dakwah + Lawak | Islamic preaching with slapstick humor | “Ustadz on a motorcycle argues with preman” | | POV: Karyawan Kantoran | Office satire | Short skits about toxic bosses, WFH life, late salary | “HRD explains bonus cut in 30 seconds” | | Sinetron Remix | Cuing sinetron | Old soap opera clips re-edited with modern memes/EDM | “Anjir! Makhluk Malam Ini” (horror+comedy mashup) | | Prank Ojek Online | Gojek/Grab pranks | Hidden camera with drivers reacting to weird orders | “Order nasi padang but driver must sing dangdut first” | | Mukbang + Chat | Live makan & ngobrol | Eating massive portions while interacting with chat | “Makan 50 telur dadar sambil baca komen toxic” | | Horor Lokasi Nyata | Real location horror | Ghost hunting in abandoned malls, villages, or angkot | “Live from Lawang Sewu – Midnight” | waptrik bokep

Indonesia pioneered the "Family Vlogger" empire. The most famous example is the Gen Halilintar family, an 11-sibling family that functions like a K-Pop group combined with a circus. To understand the popularity of short-form videos, one

Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous nation and has one of the most active social media user bases: over 190 million active internet users as of 2024 (APJII, 2024). Entertainment content—particularly short and long-form videos—dominates online engagement. However, most scholarship on Southeast Asian digital media focuses on political disinformation or e-commerce. This paper addresses a gap by asking: What defines contemporary Indonesian popular video entertainment, and how has it evolved from traditional forms? That changed with the entry of global streaming giants

The paper argues that Indonesian popular videos are shaped by three forces: (1) the legacy of sinetron (soap operas) and variety shows, (2) the rise of grassroots creators using mobile-first platforms, and (3) the negotiation between Islamic values and global pop culture.