Popular Singaporean DJ Goes Viral For Using Upin & Ipin as Part of His Party Visuals in Indonesia

As of 2023, Upin & Ipin is the longest-running Malaysian animated series, but believe it or not, their largest market is actually in Indonesia. The series has aired in our neighbouring country since 2009 and has found many fans there. Popular Singaporean DJ Wukong, who has a global following, has used the twins for his background visuals during an Indonesian show.

In a viral video posted on X by user @kimyaqee2, the DJ is seen pumping up the crowd while visuals of Ipin (the one with a single strand of hair) is seen running while wearing a yellow shirt with the words ‘Wukong’ on it. Ipin is then seen shooting lasers out of his eyes and mouth, wearing a blue shirt with the words ‘Wukong’. The words on the video read, “This is your sign to come to Indonesia to party,” while Kimya Qee wrote, “The chokehold Upin & Ipin has on Indonesia needs to be studied”.

the chokehold Upin Ipin has on Indonesia needs to be studied. pic.twitter.com/waWc16Z2GD
— Kimya Qee (@kimyaqee2) July 15, 2024

DJ Wukong, who has 245K followers on Instagram, is signed to Liquid State, a label co-founded by Alan Walker and R3HAB. He is recognised for blending ethnically Asian elements into electronic dance music. He also shared the set on Instagram, writing, “Final memories of Wuwu Sutrisno: Love u Indonesia X9999, should I come back & cuddle wit u?” He has used other popular characters in his shows, such as Hello Kitty, Ultraman, and Crayon ShinChan.

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DJ Wukong’s visuals thoroughly amused netizens, and they also discussed Upin & Ipin’s immense popularity in Malaysia. “Yoooo…Indonesia is more obsessed with Upin & Ipin than Malaysians,” wrote one. “When you visit Indonesia, you can see Upin & Ipin everywhere. Their mascots are ubiquitous, and their TV station only shows that cartoon,” commented another.

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Meanwhile, Upin & Ipin is a series that features the life and adventures of the eponymous bald twin brothers in a fictional Malaysia and is currently in its 17th season.

In 2010, Upin & Ipin hit the Indonesian news when the titular characters from the animation were used as images of demonic effigies for a ritual for the Balinese Hindu celebration, Nyepi. The effigy reportedly cost 4 million rupiahs (RM1.15K).

Last year, Upin & Ipin made headlines again when Bali Governor Wayan Koster urged students to prioritise watching local films and cartoons instead of the Malaysian show. However, the animation remains popular there.

Featured Image Credit: @wukong