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Being a "KOL" (Key Opinion Leader) is a top career aspiration. High schools and universities now see students professionally managing their personal brands to secure endorsements. 6. Hyper-Local Slang and Humor
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Post-pandemic, the Indonesian youth travel style has shifted.