Andien Becomes a Judge on 'THE ICON INDONESIA', Reminiscing About Her Early Career Moments

Kapanlagi.com - Sitting in the judge's seat of THE ICON INDONESIA brought singer Andien Aisyah into a time tunnel. Watching the young contestants who will compete, she admitted that it reminded her of her early career moments when she herself was a contestant in a talent search event.

As is known, Andien began her journey in the music industry through the prestigious Asia Bagus competition. That experience made her feel a strong emotional bond and empathy towards the contestants of THE ICON INDONESIA, most of whom are still in their teens.

"The first time I was told the age range was 13-14 years. It reminded me of when I first entered the Indonesian music industry. I also started from a competition in Asia Bagus," recalled Andien when met at the SCTV Tower, Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Monday (6/4/2026).

1. Andien Really Knows the Feeling of Nervousness

This famous jazz singer can truly feel the nervousness and mental pressure that contestants might experience. For her, standing on a big stage at a very young age is not an easy task.

"So I feel like there’s one commonality. I empathize with the feeling of nervousness, the anxiety," she added.

2. Andien Reveals Challenges for Young Singers

This mother of two highlights one of the biggest challenges for young singers, which is how to perform a song that requires a deep understanding of life, while they themselves have not experienced much of life's ups and downs.

"Because mentally, there are many things we haven't felt. So when performing a song that needs understanding while we haven't been in a certain stage of life yet," she explained.

3. Andien Becomes a Judge on The Icon Indonesia

Her long experience as a singer who emerged from a competition makes Andien one of the judges who can truly understand the psychological conditions of the participants.

Her presence among the panel of judges, alongside other great musicians, is sure to provide a warmer and more constructive perspective for the aspiring icons of Indonesian music. She will not only evaluate but also guide with her heart.

4. Q&A

Q: Who is Andien Aisyah in 'THE ICON INDONESIA'?
A: Andien Aisyah is one of the judges in the talent search event 'THE ICON INDONESIA'.

Q: What makes Andien remember her past as a judge?
A: Andien remembers the early moments of her career as a contestant in Asia Bagus when she sees the young contestants of 'THE ICON INDONESIA' who are around 13-14 years old.

Q: What is the main challenge for young singers according to Andien?
A: The main challenge for young singers is performing songs that require a deep understanding of life, as there are many experiences they have not yet encountered mentally.

(kpl/aal/dyn)