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        "id": 1770491,
        "msgid": "not-just-dance-moves-educational-creators-feature-in-forbes-30-under-30-asia-1780014067",
        "date": "2026-05-28 17:33:00",
        "title": "Not Just Dance Moves: Educational Creators Feature in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia",
        "author": "Ria Apriani Kusumastuti",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Educational content creators across Asia, including Indonesia's Erika Richardo, are reshaping social media by simplifying complex topics like art, astronomy, and social issues. Their work moves beyond entertainment to engage Gen Z with cultural and scientific knowledge, as recognised in Forbes' 2026 list. This shift highlights the growing role of creators in promoting public education and awareness.",
        "content": "<p>Social media is no longer synonymous with mere entertainment content.\nForbes has highlighted a new trend among Asia\u2019s Gen Z, with educational\ncreators discussing art, astronomy, global issues, and sexual health now\ndominating public attention.<\/p>\n<p>This is evident in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list under the\nSocial Media, Marketing &amp; Advertising category.<\/p>\n<p>According to Forbes (27 May 2026), many young creators on this year\u2019s\nlist have built large audiences not through dance challenges or short\nviral clips, but by simplifying complex topics to make them more\naccessible to younger generations.<\/p>\n<p>Creators are no longer just expected to entertain; they must also\nhelp audiences feel closer to social issues, science, culture, and world\nnews.<\/p>\n<p>One example is Indonesian creator Erika Richardo. With over 18\nmillion followers on TikTok, she is known for combining art with\nstorytelling and social issues.<\/p>\n<p>Her fame grew after a video of her painting a Garuda Indonesia Boeing\n737 went viral in 2025. The artwork commemorated Indonesia\u2019s 80th\nindependence anniversary with batik elements and illustrations of 16\nethnic groups from across the archipelago.<\/p>\n<p>Erika has successfully used art to inspire young people to be more\nadventurous in experimenting and expressing their creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Australian astrophysicist Kirsten Banks, also known as AstroKirsten,\nmade the Forbes list for explaining black holes, cosmic discoveries, and\nextraterrestrial life in simple terms. She also incorporates Wiradjuri\nstar culture into her content.<\/p>\n<p>In Thailand, Nattanon Dungsunenarn has built the platform Spaceth.co,\nwhich covers astronomy and space exploration through articles, podcasts,\nand social media.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/not-just-dance-moves-educational-creators-feature-in-forbes-30-under-30-asia-1780014067",
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