May 20 (edited) • Hop on this!
Hop on this - Mangu by Fourtwnty. from mall to global
It all started with Fourtwnty's vocalist, Ari Lesmana, randomly hearing "Mangu" playing in a mall and just had to sing along. His raw, chill, and slightly cheeky performance, complete with his iconic nose piercing and earrings, captured everyone’s hearts, gaining 1,9m likes on IG.
📆 How did Mangu pop off?
- 2022 – Song drops quietly. No major hype. Just vibing in the background.
- Early 2025 – CapCut templates using the chorus go viral (think: sad walks, rainy windows, healing edits).
- April 2025 – Dewi Persik posts a raw acoustic cover → remember this name, she boost traffic.
- Early May – TikTok floods with fan edits, lyric overlays, and galau (stick around to find out what galau is) POVs.
- Mid-May – It hits Spotify Global Top 10. Daily streams explode. Local press eats it up. Fourtwnty drops a new visualizer to fuel the fire.
Why It Matters for Creators:
This trend is a masterclass in organic virality and cultural resonance.
- Unexpected Authenticity: Ari Lesmana's spontaneous mall karaoke showed that raw, relatable moments can become.
- Community-Driven Growth: From CapCut edits to fan covers, the audience owned this trend, proving how powerful user-generated content is.
- Local to Global Power: "Mangu" shows how Indonesian cultural moments and artists can break through and dominate global charts!
Hop on the mangu trend
People are taking Ari Lesmana's iconic mall karaoke video to the next level. Search "ari lesmana mangu" on TikTok – it’s hilarious!
check these out:
- Compilations of Gold: See tons of people doing the trend!
- Esports Team Fun: Even @onic.esports is in on the action (404K likes)
- Pure Laughs: random barista @putraaaaasix bring out the fun (76K likes)
- Showcasing Skills: Check out @aziarizzza using the trend to flex singing skills (200K likes) and @triadinata91 for showcasing his student's talents (900K likes)
- Local Influencer Take: @dustingeinbee (Dustin Tiffani) doing mangu (123K likes)
- Hilarious Takes: @goooygoy (224K likes), @fahmimci (this is just fuckin funny), and @nandarendireal (also fuckin funny part 2!) absolutely nail the comedic side!
Bonus: Trend Breakdown
- Indo Bounce Velocity Guru: Want to learn the subtle moves? @whotsy breaks down the Mangu dance velocity!
Listen to the song, follow the trend, support quality Indo music 🎉
listen to the song, follow the trend, channel your inner Ari Lesmana. we'll eat it up
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Hop on this - Mangu by Fourtwnty. from mall to global
