To understand the current craze, one must look at the exodus from traditional television. For decades, Indonesians gathered around sinetron (soap operas) on RCTI and SCTV. However, the proliferation of 4G and affordable smartphones shifted the audience to platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and home-grown OTT (Over-The-Top) services like Vidio and Mola TV.
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The arrival of cheap smartphones and widespread 4G internet around 2015 broke the television monopoly. YouTube became the new national stage. Unlike sinetron stars who seemed distant and glamorous, Indonesian YouTubers succeeded through perceived authenticity and relatability. To understand the current craze, one must look