The Power of ‘Lord’ Didi Kempot’s Fans

KOMPAS/P RADITYA MAHENDRA YASA

Fans wave as they welcome singer Didi Kempot’s appearance as a guest performer during a dangdut show on 30 July 2019 in Wuled village of Tirto district, Pekalongan regency, Central Java. Didi Kempot was popular among social media users, and was known for his songs about young love.

How can we explain the power of Didi Kempot’s "broken hearted" fans?

Didi Kempot was among artists with a powerful fanbase. They were not just consumers but also producers who were very active in reconstructing the image of their idol and his songs that speak about heartbreak.