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  • ‘Billionaire’s Bunker’ Twist Is Quite Intriguing

    This Spanish-language apocalypse thriller series has a very interesting plot. We will see an underground bunker that witness everything behind. Not only that, the twist that happened also left us stunned. (Contains spoiler!)

    Billionaire’s Bunker (YouTube.com/Netflix)

    From one hell to another

    This 8-episode series opens with the appearance of Max, a muscular teenager who is thrown into prison. In prison, he being brutally bullied by other inmates. He experienced cruel treatment such as being beaten with rocks, having his skin torn, and even thrown into a washing machine.

    However, Max learns that this hell teaches him resilience. When he already regained his joy in prison, Max was freed by someone. It turned out to be his father, who told him that the world was at war right now.

    His father said that he would be taken to a bunker with his family somewhere. Max refused, but changed his mind when he heard that Ane’s father was also in the bunker. Ane was Max girlfriend who died in a car accident with him, and the reason why he is in jail.

    ”Max didn’t realize that he was actually just escaping from one hell only to enter into another. Ane’s father holds a deep hatred for him, and now they are isolated, with nowhere to go.”

    ‘The greatest con show in history’

    This series has a twist that is seamlessly unpredictable. Dazzled by the bunker’s elegance and facilities, we might assume conflicts will arise among its residents. Well, actually it does, but that’s not what will be the ultimate treats.

    In a bunker isolated from a world under nuclear attack, the billionaires inside are in danger. Their panic was captured in the safest hideout all at once. But, the danger actually isn’t that the world is about to end.

    ”The real danger is perfectly described by the title of episode 2, ‘The Greatest Con Show in History.’ Something they would never have imagined before.”

    ‘Billionaire’s Bunkers’ is aired on Netflix since September 19. You can watch this series and feel the gripping sensation throughout 8 episodes.

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  • Jonatan Christie Wins 2025 Denmark Open

    Indonesian badminton performance this year has fallen far short of expectations. In fact, the team suffered failures in each tournament throughout 2025’s first quarter. However, this time, Indonesia can regain its smile through Jonatan Christie.

    World No. 6 Jonatan Christie (bwfbadminton.com)

    How Christie started the year

    The world number 6 men’s singles player started the year with a sub-par performance at the 2025 Malaysia Open. He was eliminated in the round of 32 after losing to French’s Toma Junior Popov. Christie was defeated in three sets thriller 8-21, 21-14, 24-26.

    In the next tournaments, Christie continued to adjust his true form. He reaching the top three at the 2025 India Open and runner-up at the 2025 Daihatsu Indonesia Masters. Meanwhile, Christie also experienced early exits at the All England, Singapore Open, and Indonesia Open.

    ”In the early stages of 2025, Jonatan Christie arguably had not yet reached his consistent form. Many people also mentioned that his performance was not the same as when he was still on the national team”

    Gained his confidence back

    Jonatan Christie finally silenced his critics by winning the 2025 Korea Open. Competed as the fourth seed, Christie started the tournament well, beating Ng Ka Long Angus and Lee Chia Hao. Both of them finished by the 28-year-old in just two straight sets.

    In the semifinals, he was challenged by his fellow countrymen, Alwi Farhan. He succesfully secured his spot in the finals, defeating Alwi in a nail-biting three-set. Christie made his return to the title match after a disappointing run of results in previous tournaments.

    ”In the final match, Christie defeated Anders Antonsen, who was the top seed in this Korea Open. His victory in this Super 500 event finally helped him restore his confidence.”

    Back-to-back victories

    Korea Open 2025 was the turning point for Christie. After this tournament, he headed for Europe to participate in a series of tournaments held there. Afterward, the 2025 Denmark Open is the next one waiting for the world number 6.

    In this tournament, Christie must compete against real threats such as World Champion Shi Yu Qi and Olympic Champion Viktor Axelsen. Both are top seeds in the Super 750 event that held from October 14-19 at the Jyske Bank Arena.

    Despite not being a favorite, Christie made his way deep into the tournament. He defeated big names such as Kenta Nishimoto, Kodai Naraoka, and Li Shi Feng in quarter finals. Furthermore, Christie was also able to defeat French top seed Alex Lanier on his way to the final.

    Jonatan Christie went toe-to-toe with world champion Shi Yu Qi in the final match. However, the 28-year-old managed to overcome him to become the 2025 Denmark Open champion. His impressive stamina able to defeat Shi Yu Qi in three sets.

    ”This victory is Christie’s second consecutive win after the 2025 Korea Open. Now, the Indonesian world number 6 is at the peak of his performance and mentality again, as everyone had missed.”

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  • Soundrenaline Is Back, Set to Rock 5 Cities Across Indonesia

    After one year hiatus, Soundrenaline music festival is officially back. Their comeback was announced by Soundrenaline on their official social media page. Other exciting update: they’ll be coming to five different cities this year!

    Soundrenaline vibes illustration (Unsplash.com/Angelia Lynn)

    Whole new & fresh format

    Soundrenaline’s comeback is a very fresh move. Now, they’re hitting 5 different cities: Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, and Makassar. The concept of ‘roaming’ certainly makes music enthusiasts courious to see this new format.

    With five different cities hosting the event, fans no longer have to travel all the way to Jakarta. Instead, fans can now see their favorite musicians perform in their hometowns. Outside Java, audiences in Sumatra can now watch in Medan, and those in Sulawesi can do so in Makassar.

    ”On its Instagram page, Soundrenaline said that there would be hopping around experience to catch each performer. This could also make Soundrenaline 2025 an interesting breakthrough.”

    First line-up announced in Makassar

    After announcing their comeback and new format, fans are now waiting for the musician lineup appearing in each city. And the first city to reveal its lineup and schedule is Makassar, which will take place on November 16, 2025.

    The venues will be held at Phinisi Point, Riuh Records, Dupli Dining & Lounge, and The Backyard. Tickets are already available at a price of IDR 150,000 for a 4-venue pass. Furthermore, the first phase of tickets also very limited and should be purchased before October 27, 2025.

    Makassar lineup will features Morfem, The Lantis, Jason Ranti x Dongker, and several other performers. Rising Samarinda-based Murphy Radio is also in the lineup and will visit the city in mid-November. For other cities, keep an eye out for updates on here: Soundrenaline’s official Instagram.

    ”Who can’t wait to feel the brand-new Soundrenaline energy coming up this year?”

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  • Ghost of Yotei: A Bold Story of Samurai

    Ghost of Yotei was just released on October 2, 2025. The heir to the multi-platinum Ghost of Tsushima has raised the bar for the fans of the samurai game franchise. How is it going?

    Ghost of Yotei trailer look (YouTube.com/PlayStation)

    300 years after Ghost of Tsushima

    Sucker Punch has finally released the successor to the widely acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima. Called Ghost of Yotei, this action-adventure game is available exclusively on PS5. Same like GOT, you will experience stealth combat in a stunning and realistic open-world ancient Japan.

    This is similar and yet beloved experience to the previous game. However, in Ghost of Yotei, the story takes place more than 300 years after the predecessor. So, you will see differences such as new places, scenery, and whole new characters.

    In this game, you will play as Atsu, the main character who ventures out Japan to take revenge on the Yotei Six. They are a group of people who killed Atsu’s family when he was just a child. At the horrific incident, Atsu survived and became a mercenary for over a decade.

    ”Behind the beautiful scenery reminiscent of ancient Japan in the fashion of Sucker Punch, there will be a lot of bloodshed and undying vengeance.”

    PlayStation exclusive

    If you want to feel the experience, Ghost of Yotei is available exclusively on PS5. This game will not be on Xbox or PC consoles, as Sucker Punch has chosen to focus on the latest generation of consoles. Well, the reason why is because of their detailed open-world that only can be realized perfectly with PlayStation.

    Ready to accompany Atsu in his vengeance against Yotei Six?

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  • ‘Keluarga Super Irit’ Teaches Us the Meaning of Frugal Living

    Another movie for your late October pleasure is Keluarga Super Irit (The Super Thrifty Family). This movie shares the ups and downs of living a frugal life. You wouldn’t believe how frugal this family is!

    Keluarga Super Irit (YouTube.com/Falcon)

    Different person, different level of thrifty

    The plot centered on a family known for being extremely thrifty in all things. The father, who is a manager, had a thriftiness level of 75%. His salary was decent, but we could see his funny antics such taking used coffee from the trash can.

    Or we can just look at the mom, who’s at maximum level of thrifty. She’s really hated by the market vendors because her offers are quite unreasonable. Besides the market vendors, she is also hated by the subdistrict employees!

    Both have three children who are still young and in school. However, their children are not as frugal as their parents. They just simply follow the values of their mother and father.

    ”Sometimes, they even protest their parents actions for being too frugal. Sounds funny, but it really happened throughout the movie.”

    Real-life families, not just a cast

    Problems then came when the father’s salary was cut. On top of that, there was another issue that forced them to leave their current home-sweet-home. This eventually leads the family to find a way to survive with the principles they hold dear.

    Beyond comedy, several scenes in the movie also show the depressing parts. It seems that the connection between the main cast whose also a real-life families connected perfectly. They carried the storyline well, transitioning smoothly between comedy and drama.

    ”The moral of this story is , there is a special value and blessing in their frugality. And, the only ones who can understand a family are the family members themselves.”

    This Korean-adapted Yim Chang-Ho comic movie can be watched via Netflix. Currently, ‘Keluarga Super Irit’ is ranked number 1 movies in Indonesia. So, are you curious to see their silly frugal actions?

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  • Rise of Indonesian Tennis Prodigy Janice Tjen

    Despite not being a dominant sport in Indonesia, tennis has always produced talented players. From Yayuk Basuki, Angelique Widjaja, to Christopher Rungkat, Indonesia holds fond memories in the sport. Now, the future of Indonesian tennis is in the hands of Janice Tjen.

    Indonesian tennis prodigy Janice Tjen (wtatennis.com)

    Started pro at age of 16

    Janice started her professional career as a women’s tennis player in 2018. She was only a 16-year-old at the time. Actually, Janice turned pro after being offered by a friend.

    Janice then became interested and began her professional tennis pursuits in a very young age. Later, in 2022, Janice was ranked 960th in the world, according to the WTA. In the same year, she was also selected to represent Indonesia at the 2022 Asian Games.

    ”Competing in the doubles event, she managed to win a bronze medal in her first charm. Together with Aldila Sutjiadi, Janice successfully made the Red and White flag fly high in Asia.”

    Matter of fact, it’s just the beginning of the right-handed prodigy.

    Breaking into world’s top 100

    Janice career grew further, such as won her first of 7 ITF singles and 2 ITF doubles titles. After achieving impressive results, she ranked 412th in 2024 and went 130th in early this year. Afterward, Janice competed in WTA Sao Paulo 2025 tournament and making it to the finals.

    This year, Janice achieved her highest ranking ever and made it into the top 100. Currently, the 23-year-old rising star is ranked 98th in the world. Her name now stands alongside the legendary Yayuk Basuki and Angelica Widjaja, who were once ranked in singles top 100.

    Today, Janice officially became the WTA 125 Jinan champion. She overcame a three-set thriller against Anna Bondar with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. She also went historic for Indonesia with competing in Grand Slam tournament after two decade long-wait.

    At just 23 years old, Janice Tjen has accomplished tremendous milestones. Seems like sky is only the limit for the nation’s next superstar.

    Keep up the hard work, Janice!

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  • LANY Announces 2026 ”Soft World Tour”

    LA-based indie pop duo, LANY, has announced their upcoming world tour. Named after their latest album, ‘Soft World Tour’ marks LANY’s global road next year. Here’s how it all unfolded:

    Paul Klein and Jake Goss of LANY (instagram.com/lany)

    Part of their sixth album release: ‘Soft’

    The announcement about ‘Soft World Tour’ was made through their official social media. In fact, the tour will serve as worldwide introduction for their new album under the same name. Furthermore, ‘Soft’ album also marks Paul Klein and Jake Goss latest work since ‘a beautiful blur’ release in 2023.

    ‘Soft’, as their 6th studio album released on October 10, 2025, with the lead track “Know You Naked.” 10 total songs included and already available on all streaming platforms. Moreover, the album described as very emotional with a completely unique musical experience.

    ”On top of that, ‘Soft’ actual concept is part of the Klein-Goss duo’s quest for a straight-forward romantic sound, as mentioned in the album description.”

    ‘Soft World Tour’ full dates

    The duo will begin the tour on January 23. Here’s the full details of cities to be visited by LANY below:

    1/23 – Coca Cola Arena – Dubai, UAE
    1/25 – Lollapalooza India – Mumbai, India
    3/13 – Lollapalooza Chile – Santiago, Chile
    3/14 – Lollapalooza Argentina – Buenos Aires, Argentina
    3/26 – Arizona Financial Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
    3/28 – Delta Center – Salt Lake City, UT
    3/31 – PNE Forum – Vancouver, BC
    4/01 – WAMU Theater – Seattle, WA
    4/03 – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – San Francisco, CA
    4/04 – Intuit Dome – Los Angeles, CA
    4/07 – Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
    4/10 – Roadrunner – Boston, MA
    4/11 – Barclays Center – Brooklyn, NY
    4/12 – The Anthem – Washington, DC
    4/15 – Coca-Cola Coliseum – Toronto, ON
    4/17 – Credit Union 1 Arena – Chicago, IL
    4/18 – The Pinnacle – Nashville, TN
    4/22 – Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA
    4/24 – 713 Music Hall – Houston, TX
    4/25 – Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX
    5/02 – Pepsi Center WTC – Mexico City, MX
    5/13 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, Norway
    5/15 – Fallan – Stockholm, Sweden
    5/16 – Falkonersalen – Copenhagen, Denmark
    5/17 – Docks – Hamburg, Germany
    5/19 – Columbiahalle – Berlin, Germany
    5/20 – Carlswerk Victory – Cologne, Germany
    5/22 – Backstage Werk – Munich, Germany
    5/23 – Fabrique – Milan, Italy
    5/26 – La Riviera – Madrid, Spain
    5/27 – Razzmatazz – Barcelona, Spain
    5/29 – Le Trianon – Paris, France
    5/30 – 013 – Tilburg, Netherlands
    5/31 – Trix Zaal – Antwerp, Belgium
    6/02 – Academy – Glasgow, UK
    6/03 – O2 Apollo Manchester – Manchester, UK
    6/04 – Olympia Theatre – Dublin, Ireland
    6/06 – OVO Arena Wembley – London, UK

    Are you ready to see the multi-platinum indie pop duo in your city?

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  • Ewok and RRQ Part Ways After 3 Years Together

    RRQ Valorant team coach, Ewok, has decided to part ways with the team. This decision was made because Ewok will be taking a break for the 2026 season. Messages of appreciation from the fans have been pouring in on his social media.

    Ewok and RRQ Valorant winning VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1 (teamrrq.com)

    Tough lesson in the first year

    Ewok’s departure has left a bittersweet legacy since he first took charge of the team in 2022. His first year wasn’t that great, as finishing 5th-6th in the Valorant India Invitational and 9th-12th in the AfreecaTV SEA Invitationals after losing to BOOM Esports. The next tournament, VCT 2023 LOCK//IN SAO PAULO, RRQ was only able to rank 17th-32nd in the S-tier tournament.

    Obviously, this is not a good start for coach Marthinus ‘Ewok’ Van Der Walt. Player changes then made over time, with Jemkin and Monyet joining the team in early 2024 strengthen the squad. Meanwhile, on the other side, EJAY, Emman, 2GE, and Estrella left the team.

    ”However, this is just the beginning of his legacy. 2025 was the pivotal year for ‘The King of Kings’ resurgence under Ewok’s era”

    Bringing first trophy for RRQ Valorant

    After learning their lessons and suffering defeats in tournaments, Ewok and RRQ began to find their best form this year. Kicking off the year competing in in VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 1, RRQ managed to bring home the trophy. They defeated Gen.G in the Grand Final with a score of 3:1. Becoming the Asia-Pacific champion has made ‘The King of Kings’ more confident.

    After winning the title, they will compete in the Esports World Cup and VALORANT Masters Toronto. Unfortunately, at VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025, RRQ just finished in 7th-8th place, taking home $35,000. Their campaign in Riyadh also came to an end at 9th-12th place. However, RRQ managed to bounce back by securing 2nd place at VCT 2025: Pacific Stage 2.

    ”During their three years together, Marthinus ‘Ewok’ Van Der Walt left a strong legacy, making The King of Kings a well-respected team on the world stage.”

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  • Upcoming Korean Movie ”Good News” Premieres on Netflix October 17

    Netflix continues to bring Korean films that have good potential of making hit. From ‘Parasite’, ‘Alive,’ to ‘Balerina’, these Korean films have been everyone watch list on this OTT platform. On October 17, another blockbuster movie titled ‘Good News’ will set the debut.

    Good News teaser by Netflix (YouTube.com/Netflix K-Content)

    Inspired by real life story

    Set in 1970, this movie will narrate the hijacking of an airplane, which the pilot still attempts to land. The plot involves a terrorist group called the Red Army Faction hijacking a civilian flight. This dangerous group forces the plane to fly to Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, from Japan, along with all the innocent onboard.

    The conflict will continue to grow with time. Things such as mysterious figure Ah-Moo Gae, and the shortage of a proper runway will haunt for 136-minutes long. Basically, ‘Good News’ depicts how propaganda works accompanied by black comedy satire.

    ”Intriguingly, this Byun Sung-Hyun movie is based on a true story. The incident itself is known as the Yodogo hijacking, which involved the Japanese communist group Red Army Faction.”

    Good way to end October

    As a quick reminder, ‘Good News’ will be released on Friday, October 17 on Netflix. You’ll see famous actors like Sul Kyung Gu and Park Hae Soo from ‘Squid Game’ on screen in this fresh Mystery/Comedy/Thriller movie. Before airing on Netflix, this film was first screened at the Toronto International Film Festival and Busan International Film Festival.

    The reception was reportedly positive, making this Korean movie a guaranteed exciting show. I mean, it’s gonna be the best way to end October while grabbing some popcorn at home, right?

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  • Patrick Kluivert Dismissed as Indonesia’s Head Coach

    After almost a year, the Dutch coach is officially no longer in charge of the national team. Through official PSSI statement, both parties agreed to end their partnership. Is this the perfect ending?

    Patrick Kluivert (pssi.org)

    Departs with a lackluster reputation

    Shocking news for Indonesian football came today. Not long after failing to advance to round 5 disappointment, PSSI delivered another breaking report. Patrick Kluivert, Indonesia’s National Team Head Coach, has officially ended his journey with the Garuda since his first arrival in January 2025.

    ‘‘The termination of this partnership was carried out based on mutual agreement between both parties, taking into consideration internal dynamics and the strategic direction of the national team going forward,” said PSSI on its official statement.”

    In fact, Kluivert’s contract is still valid until 2027, with an option to extend for another two years. However, he only managed the national team for eight matches. This sudden decision is said to be the result of the Indonesian national team’s failure to advance to the next round.

    The departure of the 49-year-old coach is also very depressing, as he failed to meet expectations. He holds the hope of keeping Indonesia’s dream alive of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Three wins, one draw, and four losses were achieved by Patrick out of eight total games.

    Waiting for Patrick Kluivert’s successor

    After Kluivert sudden exit, fans began to speculate on his replacement. Many comments suggest that PSSI should select a proper coach who understands the characteristics of Indonesian football. Therefore, the Garuda still has future goals, such as perform well at the 2027 Asian Cup.

    The two most heavily rumored names on the internet are Jesus Casas, former Iraq coach, and Shin Tae-Yong, which was Kluivert’s predecessor. Both names are actually well known due to their familiarity with Asian football culture. Other figures such as Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who has Indonesian heritage, were also brought up.

    ”The Patrick Kluivert era has officially come to an end. Do you think the ending was tragic, or did the public just put too much hope in him?”

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