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Indonesian television has always been dominated by soap operas ( sinetron ), but the landscape has shifted dramatically toward talent competitions. Indonesian Idol remains a ratings juggernaut, but it is the subsidiary content that goes viral. Clips of judge Rossa crying, or contestant Lyodra hitting impossible high notes, are staple on YouTube, often racking up 50 million views within weeks. This study used a mixed-methods approach, combining both
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