“Special Friends of Indonesia” Award for K-Pop Singer Eru

Eru accepted an award from Indonesia Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, John A. Prasetio 

(picture documentation of korea kini.com)

In commemorating of 69th Indonesia Independence Day, Indonesian Embassy in Seoul gave a special appreciation for Eru, a Korean singer, composer and actor.

Indonesia Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, John A. Prasetio in his acknowledgement said that Eru was awarded “Special Friends of Indonesia”because of his major role in promoting and strengthening relationship between Indonesia and Korea through cultural exchange, music and film.

Eru looked very happy to accept the award in the ceremony held at Wisma Duta, Indonesian Embassy in Seoul on August 29.

Indonesia celebrate its Independence Day every year on 17 August. Besides Eru, Indonesian Embassy in Seoul also gave an appreciation for a Korean public figure Profesor Kim Soo Il, an individual who have a lot of help and support to Indonesian Embassy in order to achieve its missions.

Eru and Indonesia

Eru concert in Jakarta

Jo Sung Hyun better known as Eru (pronounced: Iru) is a well-known singer, song writer and composer, but he started his first debut in Indonesia as an actor when he starred Indonesian movie entitled ‘Hello Goodbye’ in 2012, alongside with Indonesia actors Atiqah Hasiholan and Rio Dewanto. Eru played a street singer in the movie and his hit song ‘Black Glasses’ was also chosen as the movie soundtrack.

At that time, Eru said that the movie marked his comeback to entertainment industry after completing his mandatory military service in 2010. Eru visited Indonesia for the first time to promote the movie. He got a place in Indonesia public since then, mainly among K-Pop lovers.

Eru duet with Indonesian comedian, Sule sing a song “Sarangheyo”

After his movie debut, Eru come back to Indonesia many times and doing some music projects. He make a duet with Indonesian comedian, Sule, singing a song ‘Sarangheyo’ that became a hits. Eru also appeared in many TV programmes that increased his popularity in Indonesia.

Eru entertains K-Pop lovers by holding music concerts in Jakarta. If I am not mistaken, he has held his concert in Jakarta three times. I have once attended his first concert in which he brought along another Korean singer, a rising star Ailee. More than that, Eru also was chosen as an ambassador by a Korean shopping center in Indonesia, and he himself starting his own business here.



In many occasions and interviews, Eru often said that he loves Indonesia a lot and is very thankful and moved to see how Indonesian public appreciate him as an foreign artist. He even has been learning Indonesian language to support his career.



The latest news, Eru will be in Indonesia again on this September for his movie projects. It is said that Eru will play a main role in two films produced by Indonesian local television. In first movie ‘Second Chance’, Eru’s co-star is Indonesian actress Kimberly Ryder, and in his second movie ‘I Love You Eru’ he will act with another Indonesian actress Natasha Rizki. Well then, congratulation Eru and good luck!