Indonesian entertainment is a dynamic fusion of rich cultural tradition and hyper-modern digital creativity. As the world’s fourth most populous nation and one of the largest markets for social media, Indonesia has developed a unique video ecosystem that ranges from epic prime-time soap operas to viral TikTok challenges.

The rapid growth of in Indonesia has a downside. The competitive drive for views has led to a rise in "prank terrorism"—pranks involving fake kidnapping, fake death, or public humiliation.