Profile of Bastian Steel, Former Coboy Junior Who Now Pursues a Solo Career and Collaborates Again

Kapanlagi.com - Bastian Bintang Simbolon, better known as Bastian Steel, is one of Indonesia's young talents who has been navigating the entertainment world since an early age. Born in Bandung on September 21, 1999, he started his journey as a child singer in the talent search event Idola Cilik 2 in 2008.

Although his journey ended in the top 12, Bastian did not give up and continued to pursue his dreams until he became widely known through his role in the musical drama Laskar Pelangi and later joined the teenage music group Coboy Junior, which gained immense popularity in the early 2010s.

1. The Story of Bastian Steel's Career Journey

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Bastian Steel, who was born in Bandung on September 21, 1999, with the full name Bastian Bintang Simbolon, began to be known after participating in the Idola Cilik 2 event in 2008. Although his journey ended in the top 12, Bastian did not give up on his dream in the entertainment world. Along with other finalists, he released a compilation album titled Gapai Mimpimu.

In 2011, he landed the role of Kucai in the musical drama Laskar Pelangi, which brought him together with Aldi Maldini, Iqbaal Ramadhan, and Kiki. From that meeting, the vocal group Coboy Junior was formed, which became popular with hit songs like Kamu and Eeeaa.

2. Decision to Leave Coboy Junior and Solo Career

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On February 23, 2014, Bastian surprised fans by deciding to leave Coboy Junior to pursue a solo career. He released his first single Surat Izin Mencinta in the same year. Over the years, Bastian has actively released songs such as Juara di Hati (2015) and Gadisku (2019), and collaborated with various musicians.

In addition to singing, Bastian also showcased his acting talent in films and series. One of his famous roles was in the film 5 Elang (2011) and Rudy Habibie (2016).

3. Proposal Moment with Sitha Marino

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Bastian and Sitha Marino's relationship, the sister of actress Putri Marino, has been going strong since October 2020. The couple is known for their closeness and often shares their sweet moments on social media.

Their latest post showing the engagement ring signifies their readiness to take the next step towards marriage.

4. Reactions from Celebrities and the Public

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The engagement post was immediately flooded with congratulatory comments from fellow artists like Natasha Wilona, Tissa Biani, and Ernest Prakasa. Gading Martin also wrote, “Congratulations, Bro! Finally, your love journey is heading to the altar.”

5. Who is Bastian Steel?

Bastian Steel is an Indonesian singer and actor known after joining the vocal group Coboy Junior.

6. When did Bastian Steel propose to Sitha Marino?

Bastian Steel proposed to Sitha Marino on May 18, 2024.

7. What is Bastian Steel's career journey like?

Bastian started his career in Idola Cilik 2, joined Coboy Junior, then ventured into a solo career and entered the acting world.

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