Vidio Releases Series 'GANTENG GANTENG GENTENG', Highlighting the Unique Story of a Roof Tile Factory and a Viral Muscle Contest

Kapanlagi.com - Vidio officially presents the Vidio Original Series titled GANTENG GANTENG GENTENG: THE MOST VIRAL MUSCLE CONTEST which will premiere on April 24, 2026. This comedy-drama series stars Antonio Blanco and Zsa Zsa Utari. The series features a unique story about life in a roof tile factory wrapped in absurd humor.

The story revolves around a young factory boss from the city who must go to the village to save his family's roof tile factory, developing from unexpected situations to the emergence of a muscle contest idea among the workers that then goes viral and becomes a new hope for the factory.

1. The Story of Joni Wirata, the Heir Who Lost His Reputation

Cast of the Original Series 'GANTENG GANTENG GENTENG' (Credit: KapanLagi/Aulia Wardah)

This series tells the journey of Joni Wirata, the heir of a construction company who lives in luxury but loses his reputation after a video of him hitting an investor goes viral on social media. He is then sent to the village of Ciwani to manage the family's troubled old tile factory.

Instead of finding an easy solution, Joni is faced with a factory in near ruin and workers who do not trust him. Amidst the failure of his plans, a muscle contest among the factory workers accidentally goes viral and opens new opportunities for the factory's future while also changing Joni's perspective on life.

2. GANTENG GANTENG GENTENG Inspired by a True Story in Jatiwangi

Antonio Blanco Jr and Zsa Zsa Utari (Credit: KapanLagi/Aulia Wardah)

The story in this series originates from the idea of Ratih Kumala, inspired by the real phenomenon of local bodybuilding competitions among factory workers in Jatiwangi, Majalengka. The production team then conducted research directly at the Jatiwangi Art Factory to strengthen the visual and emotional aspects of the story.

Directed by Jay Sukmo, the shooting process was carried out directly in Jatiwangi to present an authentic atmosphere with a hot and arid landscape. The actors also underwent workshops as factory workers to build more realistic and profound characters.

3. The Dedication of the Cast and the Message Behind the Series GANTENG GANTENG GENTENG

'GANTENG GANTENG GENTENG' Inspired by True Events (Credit: KapanLagi/Aulia Wardah)

Antonio Blanco underwent various preparations to delve into the character of Joni, ranging from making tiles to physical training for the muscle contest scene. Meanwhile, Zsa Zsa Utari plays Ayas as a tough village woman who becomes one of the emotional centers of the story.

More than just a comedy, this series also raises social issues such as the gap between urban and rural life, as well as the journey of character change towards empathy and care. With a total of 7 episodes airing every Friday, GANTENG GANTENG GENTENG is expected to be a light yet meaningful watch for the audience.

(kpl/awk)