Energy Minister Bahlil Curious About Viral Song Creator, Wants to Invite for Meal

Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia has voiced his curiosity about the individual behind the viral song "My Little Bolu Ketan." The minister expressed a desire to invite the song's creator for a meal, intrigued by its unique lyrics that have captured public attention.

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If the person concerned is willing, I will invite them to chat and eat. Because I am also curious. I am performing my religious duties but hear this song every morning. Even my child laughs at me.

The song, which humorously incorporates Bahlil's name and a playful rhyme, has become a sensation on social media platforms. Its popularity was further amplified when President's Special Envoy for Youth Development and the Arts, Raffi Ahmad, discussed it with Bahlil. Ahmad shared that a previous collaboration with Bahlil had garnered 12 million views, with many netizens urging him to inquire about the minister's reaction to the "MBG Mas Bahlil Ganteng" song.

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Yesterday's post, brother, you advised me, the views on my Instagram reached 12 million. Many asked, DM'd me, 'Please ask Mr. Bahlil how it feels to have that MBG song for Mr. Bahlil.'

Responding to the viral phenomenon, Bahlil acknowledged and appreciated the creativity of young people. However, he stressed the importance of responsible use of social media in a democratic era. "Creativity must be appreciated as long as it is within a good and proper framework," Bahlil stated, adding that public figures must accept all forms of public attention. He also specifically requested Ahmad to help locate the song's creator to show appreciation.

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I appreciate the creativity of people, young people today, friends. Just one piece of advice, in this era of democracy and social media, it's important. However, if possible, it should also be used measurably. For example, don't let it get into SARA.

Further investigation revealed that the song's lyrics were generated using artificial intelligence, compiled from netizen comments about Bahlil. The song was popularized by influencer Sania Leonardo, garnering tens of millions of views. The account TikTok @VOKALIS_NETIZEN appears to be behind the AI-generated song, which frequently uses netizen comments as lyrical inspiration.

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So creativity must be appreciated as long as it is within a good and proper framework. Well, the risk of being a public official is having to accept everything.