Relying on a single 9-to-5 job is increasingly viewed as unstable. Freelancing, digital entrepreneurship, and e-commerce live-selling are common supplementary income streams.

In a heartbreaking case that went viral in 2023, a junior high school student ( siswi SMP ), described as a bocil , participated in a VCS (video call sex) with her boyfriend. He recorded the act without her consent and later spread the video online.

Indonesian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors and diversity. Young Indonesians are driving the food and beverage scene, with a growing interest in food blogging, vlogging, and influencer marketing. Traditional Indonesian dishes, such as nasi goreng and gado-gado, remain popular, but young people are also experimenting with new flavors and cuisines, such as Korean and Japanese food.