Music is an integral part of Indonesian life, with a wide range of genres catering to diverse tastes. Dangdut, a genre that blends traditional Indonesian music with Indian, Arabic, and Malay influences, is perhaps the most popular and uniquely Indonesian style. Often referred to as "the music of the people," dangdut is characterized by its infectious rhythm and soulful lyrics.

Recently, the genre has evolved. Ikatan Cinta (Bonds of Love), starring the "National Tiktoker" Amanda Manopo, modernized the sinetron by using cinematic lighting and tighter scripts, proving that old formats can survive the Netflix era.