5 Indonesian Boy Groups of the 2000s That Captured the Hearts of Many Teenagers, from SM*SH to Dragon Boyz

Kapanlagi.com - The 2000s era was an exciting chapter for the Indonesian music industry, especially for the boy groups that emerged amidst the global trend. Yes, during this era, many Indonesian boy groups were born from the influence of the Hallyu wave sweeping across Asia. With styles and concepts inspired by Korean boybands, they brought a fresh breeze in the increasingly tight music competition.

Although many only lasted a short time, some groups managed to leave sweet memories for their fans. Let's take a look at a list of Indonesian boy groups from the 2000s that managed to capture the hearts of many teenagers at that time!

1. SM*SH

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SM*SH was once a major phenomenon in the early 2010s, bringing a new color to the Indonesian music industry with a fresh and energetic boyband concept. Their hit songs like I Heart You successfully made many teenagers emotional, complete with memorable choreography.

In addition to their music, the fashion style and appearance of the members also became a trend, making them idols for many young people at the time. Although the members are now busy with their own careers, the memories of SM*SH's heyday remain in the hearts of their fans!

2. Dragon Boyz

Following in the footsteps of SM*SH, Dragon Boyz emerged as one of the boybands with an interesting Korean-style concept. This group is led by Lucas, Harrimand, Agus, Alam, and Risa, with the song Love You No More that became a favorite for many people.

Unfortunately, their existence in the music industry did not last long and they eventually disbanded in 2015. Although they are rarely heard from now, Dragon Boyz remains a part of Indonesian boyband history.

3. XO-IX

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XO-IX once became one of the boybands that captured attention thanks to their extraordinary formation of nine members. They successfully performed the song Cukuplah Sudah with energetic and distinctive choreography.

However, not long after their debut, various internal problems began to arise, causing several members to leave. Ultimately, this boyband had to officially disband in 2014, leaving sweet memories for their fans.

4. HITZ

Emerging in the era of the glory of Indonesian boybands, HITZ brought a unique color with their distinct formation. Their song, Yes Yes Yes, went viral and found a place in the hearts of fans.

However, their journey did not last long, and the group eventually disbanded. Nevertheless, one of the former members, Lee Jeong Hoon, remains active in the entertainment world as an actor and presenter who is now popular in Indonesia.

5. Coboy Junior

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Coboy Junior is one of the boy groups that became an icon of youth in the 2010s. With hit songs like You, Eeaaa, and The Greatest, they successfully captured the attention of many Indonesian teenagers.

This group consists of Iqbaal, Aldi, Bastian, and Kiki, who are not only great singers but also skilled dancers. Unfortunately, after several years at the peak of their popularity, Coboy Junior had to part ways and evolve into CJR before eventually disbanding.

The good news is that some time ago, they started activities together again under a new name, TBA or Teuku, Bastian, and Aldi. Although Iqbaal cannot join this new group, fans remain loyal to their beloved idol.

Those are some boy groups that were once hits in 2010. For those of you who miss these boy bands, it’s time to reminisce! You can listen to their hit songs again through your favorite music streaming platforms.

In addition to the convenience of accessing songs anytime, streaming platforms also offer clear sound quality without annoying ads, making the music listening experience even more enjoyable. So, let’s open your music streaming app and relive sweet memories with your favorite boyband!

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