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One of the biggest viral sensations of 2026 is , a former national boxing athlete from Binjai, North Sumatra. His TikTok videos, which show him punching banana trees to the point of collapse while signing off with "Salam dari Binjai," have become a massive phenomenon. His most popular video, in which he jokingly attempts to punch a coconut tree, has garnered over 45 million views. The trend became so widespread that local officials had to urge children not to imitate him and risk injury.
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While YouTube and TikTok dominate user-generated content, the demand for premium, long-form entertainment has sparked an OTT (Over-The-Top) streaming war.
YouTube remains the bedrock of long-form digital entertainment in Indonesia. Top creators command audiences larger than many national TV stations, often focusing on family life, gaming, or high-stakes challenges. His most popular video, in which he jokingly
The local streaming boom is not limited to Vidio. The market is becoming increasingly crowded and innovative. Mobile service platform Gojek launched GoPlay, an on-demand service offering hundreds of local films and exclusive "GoPlay Originals" produced in partnership with Indonesian houses like BASE Entertainment. In a significant move to boost the creator ecosystem, GoPlay also launched a fund with a goal of IDR 15 billion to support content creators, aiming to help them earn a sustainable income. Meanwhile, international players are adapting to the local landscape. iQIYI is aggressively expanding in Indonesia, banking on premium Chinese dramas (C-dramas) while also developing its own Indonesian originals. The company has seen its monthly active users nearly double and its paid subscribers increase fivefold, as Indonesian viewers show growing loyalty to high-quality Asian content. Netflix, for its part, noted that over 90% of its members in Indonesia watched local content in 2025, with 35 Indonesian titles charting on its Global Top 10.
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