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President Jokowi Joins Viral 'My Little Bolu Ketan' Song Trend
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President Jokowi Joins Viral 'My Little Bolu Ketan' Song Trend

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Joko Widodo joined a viral social media trend featuring the song "My Little Bolu Ketan," dedicated to Minister Bahlil Lahadalia.
  • Jokowi shared a video of young people dancing to the song outside his home in Solo, expressing surprise and amusement.
  • The song, reportedly created using AI with lyrics compiled from netizen comments, has gained significant popularity across social media platforms.

President Joko Widodo, often known as Jokowi, has embraced a viral social media trend, participating in the "My Little Bolu Ketan" song phenomenon that has captivated Indonesians. The song, which humorously focuses on Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, has become a widespread internet sensation.

Jokowi shared a video on his social media account showing a group of young people energetically dancing to the song just outside his residence in Surakarta, Central Java. Initially surprised by the commotion, the President remarked, "Apparently, Mr. Bahlil's song reached the yard of my house." He added, "At first, I thought something was happening in front of my house on Gang Kutai Utara, Solo. Turns out, young people were enthusiastically dancing, 'Mas Bahlil is handsome.'"

Apparently, Mr. Bahlil's song reached the yard of my house. At first, I thought something was happening in front of my house on Gang Kutai Utara, Solo. Turns out, young people were enthusiastically dancing, 'Mas Bahlil is handsome.'

— Joko WidodoReacting to a group of young people dancing to the viral song outside his home.

The phrase "Mas Bahlil Ganteng" (Handsome Bahlil) is a catchy lyric from the song, which has been widely used as background music for various entertainment content on social media. Jokowi observed the dancers and praised their creativity, stating, "I saw firsthand the younger generation expressing their joy in a unique way. What's clear is that their spirit and creativity deserve appreciation."

The song "My Little Bolu Ketan" gained traction through influencers like Sania Leonardo, whose video garnered millions of views. Reports indicate the lyrics were generated using artificial intelligence, compiled from comments made by netizens about Minister Bahlil. The AI-generated nature of the song, combined with its lighthearted subject matter, has contributed to its widespread appeal and the President's playful engagement with the trend.

I saw firsthand the younger generation expressing their joy in a unique way. What's clear is that their spirit and creativity deserve appreciation.

— Joko WidodoCommenting on the creativity and enthusiasm of the young people participating in the viral trend.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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