Indonesia has a deep cultural fascination with the supernatural.
Indonesia has developed a homegrown class of “YouTubers” and “TikTokers” with celebrity status comparable to traditional film stars.
| Creator | Platform | Primary Genre | Estimated Earnings Source | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Atta Halilintar | YouTube | Vlogs, challenges, family | Ads, brand deals, merch, music | | Ria Ricis | YouTube, TikTok | Humor, family vlogs, pranks | Ads, endorsements, live streaming | | Deddy Corbuzier | YouTube | Celebrity podcast, mentalism | Ads, paid guests, coaching courses | | Baim Paula (Baim Wong) | YouTube, TikTok | Family vlogs, social experiments | Brand collaborations, affiliate marketing | | Fadil Jaidi | TikTok, Instagram | Short comedy sketches | National brand campaigns (Gojek, Tokopedia) |
Monetization mix:
Indonesian viewers exhibit distinct genre preferences that differ from Western or even neighboring Southeast Asian markets.
Short-form video is currently the king of Indonesian entertainment.
While traditional TV declines, the FTV format has found a second life on YouTube. These are low-budget, often melodramatic films usually involving romance, mysticism, or social class conflicts. They are widely consumed and discussed on social media.
Indonesia has a deep cultural fascination with the supernatural.
Indonesia has developed a homegrown class of “YouTubers” and “TikTokers” with celebrity status comparable to traditional film stars.
| Creator | Platform | Primary Genre | Estimated Earnings Source | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Atta Halilintar | YouTube | Vlogs, challenges, family | Ads, brand deals, merch, music | | Ria Ricis | YouTube, TikTok | Humor, family vlogs, pranks | Ads, endorsements, live streaming | | Deddy Corbuzier | YouTube | Celebrity podcast, mentalism | Ads, paid guests, coaching courses | | Baim Paula (Baim Wong) | YouTube, TikTok | Family vlogs, social experiments | Brand collaborations, affiliate marketing | | Fadil Jaidi | TikTok, Instagram | Short comedy sketches | National brand campaigns (Gojek, Tokopedia) |
Monetization mix:
Indonesian viewers exhibit distinct genre preferences that differ from Western or even neighboring Southeast Asian markets.
Short-form video is currently the king of Indonesian entertainment.
While traditional TV declines, the FTV format has found a second life on YouTube. These are low-budget, often melodramatic films usually involving romance, mysticism, or social class conflicts. They are widely consumed and discussed on social media.