3 Indonesian Songs that Went Viral and Successfully Entered the Best Song Asia Nomination at the Japan Music Awards

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesian Music once again shows its existence on the international stage. This time, three viral songs from Indonesia have successfully entered the Best Song Asia nomination at the Japan Music Awards. This achievement proves that the works of local musicians can compete on a global scale.

This news was announced directly by Billboard Japan through a social media post on March 13, 2025. The post immediately caught the attention of music lovers, especially in Indonesia. Many felt proud yet curious about which songs managed to receive this nomination?

The inclusion of Indonesian songs in the Japanese music awards is no easy feat. It requires popularity, quality, and strong appeal to compete with music from various other Asian countries. Here is the journey of these three songs until they gained recognition in Japan.

1. Announcement of Best Song Asia Nominees by Billboard Japan

Best Song Asia Nominees. (credit:x.com/Billboard_JAPAN)

On March 13, 2025, Billboard Japan announced the list of nominees for the Best Song Asia category through its official account on social media X (formerly Twitter). The post immediately garnered attention with views reaching 20.8 thousand times.

This post also received 52 comments, 96 likes, and 166 retweets. The high enthusiasm from netizens shows that this nomination is highly anticipated, especially by music fans in Indonesia.

2. 3 Viral Indonesian Songs That Made It to the Nominations

Best Song Asia nomination. (credit:x.com/Billboard_JAPAN)

The three songs from Indonesia that made it to the nominations have gained significant popularity across various digital music platforms. These songs are not only viral in the country but have also attracted the attention of listeners from Japan. Among them are Bernadya's Satu Bulan, Lyodra Ginting's Pesan Terakhir, and Adrian deat Juicy Luicy's Sialan.

The main factors that contributed to the success of these songs are the mature production quality, relatable lyrics, and effective promotional strategies through social media and streaming platforms.

3. The Journey of Indonesian Songs Breaking into the Japanese Music Market

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It is not easy for Indonesian musicians to penetrate the Japanese music market, which has unique characteristics and tight competition. However, these songs have managed to find a place in the hearts of Japanese listeners thanks to the trend of cross-cultural music.

This phenomenon is reinforced by the increasing number of collaborations between Indonesian and Japanese musicians, as well as support from music platforms like YouTube and Spotify that help distribute songs globally.

4. Public Response to the Nomination of Indonesian Songs

After the announcement from Billboard Japan, many Indonesian netizens expressed their pride over this achievement. The hashtag related to this nomination even trended on social media.

Not only in Indonesia, but music listeners from Japan also gave positive comments. Some of them expressed that they appreciate the uniqueness of Indonesian music, which has distinctive melodies and strong emotional nuances.

5. The Chance for Indonesian Songs to Win Best Song Asia

Nomination for Best Song Asia. (credit:instagram.com/adriankhalif)

Being nominated is certainly a pride in itself, but winning the Best Song Asia category at the Japan Music Awards will be an even greater achievement.

With increasing support from fans, as well as the right promotional strategies, Indonesian songs have a great chance to bring home that award and further strengthen Indonesia's position in the Asian music industry.

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