Iqbaal Ramadhan's Career Journey, from Coboy Junior to Actor - Now Choosing to Create Honestly

Iqbaal Ramadhan is one of Indonesia's young stars who has made remarkable achievements in the entertainment world from an early age. He started his career as a member of the vocal group Coboy Junior, quickly capturing public attention thanks to his talent in singing and acting. Over time, he successfully carved out a name for himself in the film industry. Not stopping there, Iqbaal also continues to grow as a respected musician and actor while maintaining his commitment to education. His dynamic career journey and achievements make Iqbaal one of the inspiring icons of the younger generation in Indonesia. Let's take a closer look!

Iqbaal's acting career began with his role in the television series Musikal Laskar Pelangi in 2010. In this series, he played one of the main characters, which required him to sing as well as act. This role showcased Iqbaal's multi-talented abilities and caught the attention of film producers and fans. The success of this role became a stepping stone for Iqbaal to venture into the world of feature films.

In 2013, Iqbal along with the members of Coboy Junior starred in the film Coboy Junior The Movie. This film tells the story of the vocal group's career journey and became one of the most successful teen films of its time. Iqbal's role in this film solidified his position as a teen idol and opened up opportunities for more film projects in the future.

After the disbandment of Coboy Junior in 2017, Iqbal began to focus on his solo career and pursue education abroad. He continued his studies at United World College, marking a new phase in his life. Although he was pursuing his education, Iqbal did not completely leave the entertainment world. In 2018, he returned to the big screen with a very defining role in his career.

Iqbal's role as Dilan in the film DILAN 1990, released in 2018, was one of the most pivotal turning points in his career. This film, adapted from the bestselling novel by Pidi Baiq, became a phenomenon in Indonesia and achieved great success at the box office. The character Dilan, portrayed by Iqbal, became a pop culture icon among Indonesian teens, and Dilan's signature dialogues became very popular among young audiences.

In addition to starring in the film DILAN, Iqbal also explores other more challenging roles. In 2019, he starred in the film BUMI MANUSIA, which is adapted from the classic novel by Pramoedya Ananta Toer. In this film, Iqbal plays the role of Minke, a native youth living during the Dutch colonial era. This role showcases a different side of Iqbal's acting ability that is more serious and mature.

Amidst his busy acting career, Iqbal continues to create in the music world. In 2021, he released several singles that showcase his more mature and experimental musicality. In 2024, he released a number of singles again. One of his music videos was released with a retro concept. The video received a lot of criticism, but Iqbaal chose to remain honest in his work.

Along with his steadily rising career, Iqbal also strives to maintain a balance between his career and education. He continued his studies in the United States, demonstrating his commitment to self-development beyond the entertainment world. Despite being busy with his education, Iqbal remains active in creating works and serves as an inspiration for many young Indonesians.