Sahrul Gunawan's Comeback to the Music World, Discussing Artist Labels and Politicians

Kapanlagi.com - Navigating two different worlds, Sahrul Gunawan is now reconnecting with his fans through a musical work. This step raises questions about the continuation of his political career and how he views his identity as both an artist and a politician.

Sahrul Gunawan rejects the notion that his return to music means leaving the political world. As is known, Sahrul Gunawan once served as the Deputy Mayor of Bandung. According to him, it’s all about how to prioritize his life.

"So actually, how should I say it, being called a comeback is really about what the priorities are," said Sahrul Gunawan when met at Rendezvoo Cafe on Friday (1/8/2025).

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1. Assets in Politics

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Furthermore, this 49-year-old man admits to being uncomfortable with views that rigidly separate politicians and artists. He actually feels that his background as a public figure is an important asset that earns him the trust of the community.

"After I entered the world of politics, I found that I disagree with this categorization of politics and artists. Yes, I, as a politician, was also chosen because of my background as an artist," he explained.

2. Utilize the Status of Being an Artist

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His experience while serving in Bandung Regency is tangible proof. He often uses his status as an artist to interact with and entertain the community, an approach he believes is very effective in carrying out his duties.

"I also often entertain the community. During natural disasters, I often do trauma healing, I sing, I come, and there are people taking photos. With my presence, they are happy, I am also happy, glad because if I were not an artist, their reception would not be the same," he said.

3. Reasons for Entering the Political World

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His decision to enter the political world is based on a strong idealism to be able to do more. He feels there are limitations that are hard to break if only moving through a personal foundation.

"Because it is beneficial, I have a foundation with that kind of scoop, wanting to do more, but it can't be done. But if it’s in the government with the government budget, we can distribute the budget for the good of the community, that’s one point too," he explained.

4. Possibility of Returning to Politics

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Although in the last contest fate said otherwise, Sahrul does not close the door to return to the political stage in the future. His experience during one term has given him many valuable lessons and made him more adaptive.

"Qadarullah it wasn't the right time, for the next I don't know either, whether it will be executive or legislative. What is clear is that this one term has made me quite adaptive to that world," he said.

5. Be Yourself

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In the end, Sahrul Gunawan emphasized that he wants to enjoy his role as a true entertainer. For him, returning to music is a way to be himself while continuing to plan the best steps for his future.

"And right now, it's the real me as an entertainer," he said.

6. Support from Family

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Sahrul Gunawan's decision to return to the entertainment stage was also welcomed with open arms by his family. The warmest support certainly comes from his three children who have now grown up.

For his children, seeing their father return to the world that made his name is a joy in itself. Sahrul Gunawan proudly shared his children's positive reactions to his comeback.

"Yes, they are happy, although it seems like none of them are following in my footsteps in entertainment, even though they are in the arts in a different way," said Sahrul Gunawan when met at Rendezvoo Cafe, Friday (1/8/2025),

7. Children Become Personal Stylists

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The support given is not just words, but real actions that show how much they care about the father's new image in the music industry. The actor Jun in the soap opera Jin & Jun even admitted that his children have now transformed into his personal stylists.

"The kids like it when we go out; they dress me up, like 'Dad, wear this, it's the season for oversized.' I'm not confident, and then they say 'It looks good, what color should we dye your hair?' So, we ended up dyeing it this way," he shared with a laugh.

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