Profile of Bobon Santoso, Extreme Cooking YouTuber Who Has Now Converted to Islam

Kapanlagi.com - Recently, the name Bobon Santoso has surged and shocked the online world. One of the most famous YouTubers in Indonesia has decided to convert to Islam. The 36-year-old man has created various culinary content that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also challenges adrenaline.

From cooking large portions to unique challenges, Bobon always manages to attract the attention of his fans. But it turns out that before becoming a YouTuber and gaining fame, Bobon tried various businesses, but not all were successful. So who is Bobon Santoso and what is his profile like?

1. Born in Bali and Starting a Culinary Business

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Bobon Santoso, born on July 12, 1988, in Denpasar, Bali, is a YouTuber and culinary content creator known for his unique and extreme cooking videos. Before diving into the digital world, Bobon ran a culinary business in Jakarta and Bandung but faced bankruptcy. This situation pushed him to return to his hometown and start his career as a content creator on January 29, 2019.

2. Food Vlogger with an Extreme Style

Bobon Santoso is not just an ordinary YouTuber. He is known as a food vlogger who dares to try extreme things, such as eating 90 boxes of Natto and soaking in a pool of noodles. His career in the digital culinary world began after he previously tried his luck in the business world, although unfortunately, his venture did not go smoothly. However, that failure did not make him give up, and he transitioned to the world of content creation.

3. Controversial User-Generated Content

His content often features large-scale cooking experiments with unusual ingredients, such as boiled horse heads in beer. Despite being controversial, Bobon always ensures that each of his experiments is safe to consume. His unique cooking style has earned him the nickname "The People's Chef of Indonesia."

4. YouTube Channel with Millions of Followers

With a YouTube channel that currently boasts 17.5 million followers, Bobon Santoso has successfully built a loyal fan community. Behind his success, Bobon is also known as a figure who cares about the community. He often engages in social activities, such as distributing food and basic necessities to people in Papua.

5. An Interesting Personal Life

Bobon Santoso is now living a happy life with his partner, Cheryl Yuan. They have two children, Grace Santoso and George Santoso. His harmonious family life often attracts the attention of fans. Bobon is also active in sharing moments of their togetherness on social media, bringing fans closer to his life.

6. Allegations of Converting to Islam

Before the allegations of converting to Islam emerged, Bobon Santoso was also seen uploading family moments wearing Muslim attire with the caption, "Alhamdulillah.. Meeting again in this holy month of Ramadan this year. Happy fasting everyone!" Many interpreted this statement as a sign that he has drawn closer to Islam.

After the rumors of converting to Islam became widespread, Bobon shared a post on his Instagram account quoting a verse from the Qur'an complete with a date marker of 10/3/25.

"Allah does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear." (Q.S Al Baqarah: 286)," he quoted.

7. Guided by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman

Recently, Bobon Santoso surprised many with strong allegations that he has embraced Islam during the month of Ramadan 2025. On March 10, 2025, Bobon Santoso was reportedly officially converted to Islam. The process of reciting the two sentences of the shahada was guided by Ustaz Derry Sulaiman at the An Ni'mah Mosque, Citra Grand Cibubur.

The moment was filled with emotion and witnessed by several close friends. This change has attracted public attention and garnered support from many fans. Bobon expressed that this decision is a profound spiritual journey for him.

8. Public Statement

Although the specific reasons behind his decision to embrace Islam have not been personally disclosed to the public, Bobon Santoso's step adds to the list of public figures who choose a new spiritual path in their lives.

(kpl/fbi)