Baper (a portmanteau of bawa perasaan – to take it to heart) is a billion-dollar emotion. Clips from movies like Dilan 1990 (which turned the actor Iqbaal Ramadhan into a national heartthrob) or web series like My Lecturer My Husband generate endless video edits. They romanticize everyday life—motorcycle rides, warung (small shop) dates—in a way that feels authentic.

Since you provided a short phrase rather than a specific question, I assume you are looking for an overview of the current landscape of Indonesian entertainment and popular videos.

Here is a breakdown of what is currently trending and popular in Indonesia:

Before we discuss viral clips on Instagram Reels, we must acknowledge the backbone of Indonesian entertainment: the Sinetron (soap opera).

If you ask any Indonesian Gen Z who their favorite celebrity is, the answer likely won't be a film actor. It will be a YouTuber.