Now, the universe of Indonesian superhero films is a sweet promise that fans demand to be realised. However, the key remains in the hands of the Indonesian audience's trust.
Unlike before, now K-pop entertainment also provides opportunities for dancers who want to try their hand at covering their artists’ songs by holding dance cover competitions.
When we talk about K-pop fans, the verb that we often use is fangirling, which is used to describe women who are admiring their idols. Interestingly, we now see more and more men becoming K-popers or fanboys and don't hesitate to show themselves.
Punk emerged in the United States and England circa 1976-1977, with songs that carry the spirit of anti-establishment; an attitude that rejects all forms of order or structure that are deemed hindering individual freedom and causing social injustice.
Getting a job without an educational background or work experience in a relevant field is very difficult. This is why many people are registering for various intensive training programmes, which are often called bootcamps.
In 2019, President Joko Widodo designated 3 March as a National Sarong Day to celebrate sarong as one of the hallmarks of Indonesian culture. Sarong is a cylindrical garment or length of fabric worn by wrapping it around the chest or waist, which in Indonesia is usually worn for formal or traditional events.
The elevation of sneakers to become a status symbol is an impact of the pandemic lifestyle. However, there has been a rise in the popularity of traditional dress shoes. People are ditching their trainers for something that is comfortable yet still a statement piece.
As the primary audience of the fashion industry, every inch of a woman’s life is dictated by fashion. Yet, once the veil is lifted, fashion remains an industry dominated by men. Here, women creatives from different eras share their experience and challenges in the Indonesian fashion industry with TFR News.
The competitive scene in the gaming world, such as esports, is gaining traction. It does not only exist for male gamers, but has also started to include female gamers with no less quality, enabling them to compete in tournaments.
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TFR has been conducting a field research with the Open Arms project initiated by the Selasar Sunaryo Foundation to understand the actual conditions of accessibility in the world of art, as well as the community's ongoing initiatives to empower persons with disabilities.
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In Indonesia, konde or sanggul has been passed down from generation to generation by our ancestors as a traditional hairstyle. It is not only Java; other regions in the country also have a similar heritage with their unique characteristics.
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In the past decade, hustle culture has become increasingly widespread. However, this time, the same issue is discussed in a different tone; more and more people decided to end their hustle era.
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If we talk about the increasing demand for anime, of course we can't forget the people behind them. Yes, the animators.
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Dating culture in the capital city makes it so that love is not the only capital to start a romantic relationship and dating; financial capital must also be taken into consideration.
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Awareness of the halal status of a product is increasing, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, where numerous new brands emerged, making consumers even more selective in making purchases. For most Indonesians, the halal label is the main aspect that they will consider when buying a product.
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This is an idea that has been explored by numerous Indonesian fashion labels and designers, who took inspiration from Indonesian traditional clothes and gave it a modern twist in the hope of creating a modern Indonesian style that seamlessly blends the past and future.
The gaming industry is growing at a rapid pace. So much so that its presence is no longer a mere entertainment, but can also help develop various professions, such as developers, IT professionals, animators and musicians.
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Recently, a teenager named Zoe Gabriel was bullied by netizens over a video that she posted on TikTok. The video shows her getting a new bag at Charles & Keith, then calling it her first “luxury” bag. Netizens do not seem to accept that Charles & Keith should be considered a “luxury brand”.
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