This paper examines the dynamic landscape of Indonesian entertainment and popular culture, tracing its evolution from traditional roots to a modern, globalized phenomenon. It explores how Indonesia—the world’s third-largest democracy and largest Muslim-majority nation—navigates the tension between local heritage (like Dangdut and Sinetron ) and powerful global influences such as the Korean Wave ( Hallyu ) and Western media. Through the lens of "glocalization," this study highlights how Indonesian youth use social media and hybrid art forms to redefine national identity in the 21st century. 1. Introduction
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