Ivan Gunawan Reveals Regret 15 Years to Soimah: I Doused Her with Dirty Water

Kapanlagi.com - Behind the success of his podcast, Ivan Gunawan often shares personal stories that have never been revealed before. One of them is a confession of sin and deep regret towards his friend, Soimah.

When met in the Thamrin area, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (4/8/2025), Ivan Gunawan recounted the moment he apologized to Soimah for his actions in the past.

1. The Incident of Dousing with Dirty Water

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Ivan Gunawan admitted that he once did something unpleasant to Mae, the nickname for Soimah, about 10 to 15 years ago. "So, several years ago, around 10 or 15 years ago, I doused her with dirty water," revealed Ivan Gunawan.

The incident apparently left a mark on his memory because he saw the sadness on Soimah's face. Since that moment, he has always felt the need to apologize.

2. The Painful Arrogance

Openly, the 43-year-old man admitted that his actions at that time were based on arrogance. He felt proud because at that time Soimah had not yet become the big star she is now.

"The context was joking, but at that time she was nobody, right? So I felt like, 'Wow, what an arrogant person,'" he said.

3. The Moment of Sincere Apology

Ivan Gunawan's sincere apology was met with emotion by Soimah. That moment became proof of their maturity and the closeness of their friendship.

Ivan felt that the situation was right to express his regret and apologize directly after returning from the pilgrimage.

4. Soimah's Response to the Apology

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Soimah admitted that she still remembers the incident of being splashed with water, and she even recalled that the water that was thrown was black. Although she felt annoyed and hurt at that time, Soimah stated that she had forgiven Ivan Gunawan a long time ago.

"I actually forgave that because as time goes by, I can see that Ivan Gunawan is actually a good person," Soimah revealed.

5. QNA

What happened between Ivan Gunawan and Soimah?
Ivan Gunawan once splashed Soimah with dirty water about 10-15 years ago.

Why did Ivan Gunawan apologize to Soimah?
Ivan feels regret for his actions that were considered arrogant and hurtful.

What was Soimah's response to Ivan's apology?
Soimah admitted that she has forgiven Ivan and considers him a good person.

What did Ivan do after apologizing?
Ivan continued to maintain relationships with other celebrity friends, including Syahrini.

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