Indro Warkop, the sole surviving member of the legendary Indonesian comedy group Warkop DKI, has revealed that younger generations have embraced the trio’s classic songs and sketches. Speaking in Jakarta on Sept. 30, 2026, Indro discussed how Gen Z audiences sing along to decades-old tracks during live performances, creating emotional moments for the families of late members Dono and Kasino.
Indro Warkop Details Gen Z Reception at Synchronize Fest
The unexpected resurgence of Warkop DKI’s music came into sharp focus during a performance at Synchronize Fest. Despite taking the stage at a relatively small venue at the festival, Indro said the crowd of younger fans knew the words to every track. “Turns out last year, even though the stage was small, the Gen Zs all sang along,” Indro said in the Kemang area of Jakarta.
The audience reaction caught family members of the late comedians off guard. Relatives of Kasino watched the performance from the venue and became visibly emotional. “Until at one point Mas Kasino’s child was there with their spouse, crying, shocked, ‘Huh? People still know, still remember?’ like that,” Indro added.
Legacy of Warkop DKI Across Generations
The connection between Gen Z and the comedy trio is notable because younger audiences did not experience the group’s peak era in theaters decades ago. Instead, consistent broadcasts on television and availability across digital platforms have kept the slapstick films and parodic songs alive in Indonesian culture.
“Logically, Gen Z never followed our films back then,” Indro said. “Precisely the hype, they didn’t experience that. But yes, it turns out they can still join in singing.”
Upcoming Tribute Performance at Synchronize Festival
Following the warm reception from younger crowds, the festival organizers scheduled a special “Tribute to Warkop” performance for this year’s event. Indro plans to perform 10 to 12 classic songs with new arrangements during the set.
For Indro, the continuing popularity of the group’s catalog serves as a message to his former bandmates. “I poured it out there: ‘Mas Dono, Mas Kasino, our films are still watched even on television, our songs are still sung by them,'” he said.