Indonesian radio Kiss 105 FM banned Justin Bieber’s songs as a protest against his remarks on Indonesia that sparked strong reactions from his Indonesian Beliebers.
The British tabloid, the Daily Mirror, reported that Justin recently “insulted Indonesia and threw a hissy fit,” when in London to premiere his new album, Believe.
During the event, Justin told an interviewer about the creative process for one of his new tracks “Be Alright”, saying it was recorded in some “random country”. Manager Scooter Braun interrupted and informed him it was produced in Indonesia.
He also said, “I recorded it in a studio. Some little place. They didn’t know what they were doing.” Keep in mind he was referring to the facility, not the country with that second part of his statement.
Kiss FM executive producer Anggi Simanjuntak told The Jakarta Post on Saturday: “His tone was very condescending and he is just a 19-year-old boy. This is a country with more than 200 million citizens.”
Anggi said that the policy was apparently supported by Indonesian beliebers. “Some of them unfollowed or even blocked Bieber’s twitter account from their timelines,” she said.
A Kiss FM announcer, Bea Lubis, said that she would probably cancel the ban, “if Bieber apologized in a sweet manner and promised not to say such things about Indonesia again.”
Do you think Justin should apologize?
UPDATES: JUSTIN BIEBER LOVES INDONESIA
PS: If you go to Indonesian Yahoo news, theres an article with over 5,000 disturbing comments about Justin.
First! Justin would never say something like that! Indonesia heard it wrong.
Justins 18, just FYI.
I am sure Justin would never hurt anybody..most likely he didnt mean it in the way they tok it! BE SWAG about it.
wait i dont get it..what did just do/say that made indonesia angry or sad??
Because he called their country “some random country“ he didn’t know in what country they were shooting the video and he said that the people in the recording studio “didn’t know what they were doing“
i love to leave this web site only if you give back my google grome and give my twitter back and the rest off the stuff that i list here just if you pepole do,nt do that i will be stuck here forever , and just told tell me just where i go on,line as well i did say sorry to my girl harry style girl ,ninja girl and i did apologzine,s to her and how long we playing this sick game with me just untill i am dead , love david b conway
JUSTIN BIEBER IS 18 NOT 19 LIKE WTF GET IT RIGHT :/
I know right!!
thank you soo much, like how can you get that kind of information wrong:/
on the other hand: how can you record a video in a different country and not know in what country you are!? hmm
It’s not his fault!! The translator is wrong to translate
Why should Justin apologize? Why are Indonesians acting like 5 year old cry babies?! No biggie!!! Get over it.!!!
I agree btw I love ur user name
Thank you! I love Harry Styles so much,i made him into a username!
Ditto it’s not that serious all he said that it was a random country because he didn’t know what country was it!
How could he not know the name of the country where he recorded his song? That doesn’t make sense unless he was having amnesia that time… ‘He tweeted “I love Indonesia” on his account when he knew he was banned by Kiss FM and many Indonesians’, as reported by Malaysian media. Not sure if it’s true…
do u know manners ? even it’s only misunderstanding.. he should apologize and explain the truth.. and a world star like him shouldn’t mock any country like ” random country “
why Justin should apologize ,he didn’t mock Indonesia any country , they misunderstanding with Justin
we talk about manner.. he shouldn’t mock any country with ” random country ” he shud apologiza to the country that he called ” random country ” … if he shy.. just re recorded it .. in his music studios
i mean if he shy about the rocorded song
ok sure they misunderstood justin but what your saying doesnt really help
i dun mean to help.. i just tell my opinion in prespective ways .. look from different sides .. he can just say sorry to recover his image in indonesia … make him a good boy.. thats kinda better than not doing anything.. maybe if he say sorry .. many will be his fans.. even more than before .. actually , the manager is the one shud apologize.. he confirmed that ” random country ” is indonesia.. maybe the translator consider it as indonesia cause the manager say so .. but , idk. thats my opinion.
we’re not acting like a 5 year old cry baby. a 5 year old baby wouldn’t cry because someone insult his/her country. it’s because we’re adults who understand what patriotism is, and who love our country that we want him to clear this issue. if you’re the type of person who won’t get offended when someone insults your country, then it’s up to you. but i, as well as most Indonesian, am the type of person who wants foreign people to respect my country, especially when he/she once came here to make some money.
YES, especially when he CAME HERE TO MAKE SOME MONEY.
those ppl shud stop actin like babies
they r stupid actin ppl
babies wouldn’t nationalism or patrotism buddy.. they don’t have emphaty.. grown ups have it ..
Indonesia probably took Justin’s words wrong. Most likely Justin didn’t mean what he said in a harmful way, what he said just probably came out wrong.
Even though Justin probably didn’t mean to sound “ignorant” to Indonesia, I just think that he should still apologize, so that way they can play his music again and gain some “Fans” back…. Just all for the money. So that way this doesn’t ruin his reputation/image in the industry.
I watched that interview, he did not throw a hissy fit.. And ts pathetic to ban Justin’s songs on the radio, stop acting so childish
could you give me the link of that interview please?
I’m Indonesian Belieber. Sorry, I’m really sorry as Indonesian. Altough I believed Justin as first the news comes, but Indonesian did something wrong and embarrassed. As Indonesian, I’m really sorry. Do you know? Altough I didn’t do it, I’m really shy to you all. All my friends at school mocked me because Justin says “Random Country”. And I explained that it was wrong. And some of them believed me.
I already read the news on Yahoo. Why were they so wrong on this? It makes haters really happy.
Yeah, I think Justin didn’t mock Indonesia. We just misunderstanding with Justin :’) I believe him …
#IndonesianBeliebers
The day you’re going to be indonesian is the day i’ll be 1,000,000 years old.lol.
U’r such a traitor_ this country needn’t some traitor anymore
Okay,No offense,but what the heck are you saying? “Needn’t”? Needn’t isnt even a word!! Some indonesians could be misunderstanding like you.
it’s style u MORON
Yes he should apologise. It’s a dumb thing to say. President Obama grew up in that “random country”. Of course American kids have as much geographical sense as a street light, which makes any country pretty much random.
Only allowed to reply if you can point out Indonesia on the map.
he shouldnt apologize, i guess. cause he said it flawlessly, he didnt mean to hurt anybody.
Good point. I love Justin, but he should apologize even if he didn’t mean to offend anyone. He should be professional. Apologize and move on.
Agree,I’m indonesian, even he not meant to hurt better he should clarification so wont hve misunderstanding any further
Ok first of all he is Canadian. Second of all I am american and I know where Indonesia is. Third, IT WAS THE TRANSLATORS FAULT!!! Make sure you know all the facts before you post something so rude and hateful. I’m sure your in a country who has as much sence as a rock.
I can do that. I live in Indonesia. Agree 100% with you ayin….Anyway….Who is Justin?
Referring to Obama doesn’t help your point. Neither Justin or Indianapolis should apologize, just move on.
oh, he’s voice is horrible, not the studio work. Enough said.
He shouldn’t have to apologize to ANYONE. They’re the ones acting like a bunch of slow bodies and throwing a f/cking fit about what he said. Banning his songs from the radio was such a childsh act. If I was Justin, I woudn’t apologize. Instead, I would watch them act a fool of themselves over one little statement. GROW UP INDONESIA.
I know we all have our own opinions, but try to look at it from their perspective. If he called America some random country, a lot of Americans would be offended. Before you say anything please try to look at both sides. All in all, he should apologize even if he did not mean it.
I hear ya. Americans would go crazy. Every country has its national pride and so does Indonesia.
@Iseeyou
I don’t have to. If I want to say something, I will. With or without looking at both sides.
People need to be aware of their actions and things they say. Especially if you are an idol with millions of followers. They listen to you as they adore you… Now beliebers around the world will subconsciously think of Indonesia as just another random country not worth remembering.
So Jayla please stop encouraging artists and others to just say what they want or do what they do without caring what consequences they bring, this clearly shows what kind of immature person you are. You lost that freedom as you became an adult. This is whats wrong with our generation today. They just don’t bother to stop and think.
@harry styles girlfriend that’s awesome I like Harry and nail 1d rocks
I know right?! I love Harry! Did you that on the magazine it said that out of the 5 of One Direction Members,Harry was the most attractive and best out of all them!! Nice! Sweet!!
Well, one good way of looking at it, since people from Indonesia are mad at Justin, that will be one less place he has to go on his “Believe” tour, so that another Country who is more deserving and can appreciate Justin for who he is can have him go to their Country instead!
That made me laugh even though it’s true. I guess they didn’t want him to come there for his tour.
No , we still love him , we want him so much !! It just misunderstanding .. and some Indonesians haven’t know about it yet .. but i think from this we can learn something .. if some indonesians Belieber really and truly love justin , they will never insult justin .. and so the one who insult him is a fake belieber .. we cant fight over this thing ok ? and no need to Say that indonesians is Babies .. cause we just Misunderstanding .. Ok
BELIEBERS <3
No no,,, I want Justin Bieber come.. there’s so many beliebers indonesia still believe in him
yes, i don’t want him to come to Indonesia anymore. he’s the one in loss. cause he’s gonna lose one country to earn money from. we, in the other hand, got nothing to lose. there are many other international singers who will be more than just happy to come here. my country doesn’t need Bieber.
really? so why you came here? you need bieber?
Where is the interview where he said this???
it’s just the wrong translator. I believe, Justin never hurt anyone. Indonesia heard wrong. wrong translator. Im indonesian belieber
just see the interview in youtube and translate yourself.
God! He didn’t do anything wrong! Talk about overreacting!!!!!!! But I think he should apologize because if he doesnt, a whole bunch of rumors could form and pretty soon he will be in a court room.
you’re so wise ^^ haha
@Gita thank you.
Actually, no. Other than them, other people know what he meant.
people heard wrong…wow people need to get there stuff straight!! Forealzz justin wouldnt do such a thing..!
i dont think he should apologize really..cuz the translator is the one that cant hear right…so the translator needs to apologize..
I’m an Indonesian. I’m a beliebers. I’m a little disappointed. I think every word must be justified. every one of us said we must have the courage to apologize.
I don’t get what are u talkin’… he’s not false
no he meant it. ppl stop being like baby
Wow! Ppl are too politically correct now a days. No way Justin meant that in a mean or hurtful way. He doesn’t have a ‘mean’ bone in his body. If his ‘fans’ there are willing to boycott him over that, then they weren’t ‘fans’ in the first place. Sorry.
I’m from indonesia and i’m a big belieber. I know this is just misunderstanding, some people get offended because he said that indonesia is a random country,they get it wrong by saying random country means useless country or like country in the middle of nowhere. I’m so sorry, i don’t think justin should apologize.
Haha its funny xD, just because of
Wrong Translator !! Indonesian Beliebers were known that just missunderstanding, but i think Justin should apologize and explain it to us. Although he doesn’t wrong.
Just for make us to Believe In Bieber
again
We still Love Justin
He shouldn’t apologize… They can’t explain what is the meaning of “RANDOM COUNTRY” !!!
ahh ..
I think nana talking is right. it’s just a misunderstanding.
justin bieber is talking to the studio where?if the studio had it not been for Indonesia?
I think it was just a huge misunderstanding, but Justin should probably apologize anyway..as an extremely popular celebrity, he needs to be extremely careful with what he says. If Indonesia didn’t understand what his intentions were, than it was technically his fault.
Haha its funny xD, just because of
WRONG TRANSLATOR !! and become
to be a big missunderstanding.
Indonesian Beliebers were known that just Missunderstanding.
But I think Justin should apologize
and explain it to us. Although he
doesn’t wrong, just for make us
to Believe In Bieber again
Dont Apologize Justin Youu Didnt Do ANYTHING Wronng. Foreverr Love Youu. Go To Mexico Or El Salvador =3 #Believe
mexico is ” random country ” will you mad ?
Justin was not a mistake. only interpreters who misunderstand .. excessive and Indonesia in response to this problem.
but did not impose mycountry (indonesia) but people are excessive.
Indonesia want u justin.
I’m Indonesian Belieber. I believe that it was only misunderstanding. I know that Justin likes Indonesia and never mock Indonesia
Man justin dont have to apologize for shit!! Not to be mean but indonesians are babies! That person is a bad translator!! Humph some so called “fans” support this shit! They are not fans! They are fake ass beliebers! They are more fake than nicki minajs butt! (i like nicki tho im just sayin cuz its true) If he apologizes, then he just apologized for nothin and that is stupid! He dont need to apologize to those cry babies!
What are you talking about? you insulting Indonesia? SHUT UP!!
I meant SOME indonesians!!!!!!!!! Not all of them! Ok! I wasnt trying to offend anybody! Kay u shut up!
justin would never say that and those in Indonesia are either deaf do not hear well what justin said
though this is just misunderstood, Justin had to apologize to Indonsia, it’s for beliebers Indonesia :’(
I BELIEVE IN JUSTIN !!!
justin bieber doing it ! he’s judge my country! so, he must apologize to Indonesia. with it, all will be better. RECPECT US!
#IndonesiaBelieber
IM Indonesian belieber. STOP ACTIN LIKE BABY. Grow UP!!! you’re not his fans!! fake fans!! He’s not mean it.. stpd
Childish lu, bikin malu Beliebers Indonesia aja -_-
if you real belieber you will NOT doing this you know? I’m Indonesian too, and I just want to say : “hey, if you know justin you will know it justin NEVER want to judge Indonesia like that”
nah
i agree with ucci ……. kid will never know about nationalism or patriotism.. if it was only misunderstanding…. just classified it to the right way.. and saying sorry is not hard if u growns up.. if u are a kid , yes it hard..
U GUYS I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO SUPPORT JUSTIN THREW THICK SND THIN RIGHT WRONG UP OR DOWN !!!;;; WELL IF WE R THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL THAT YES SHOULD BE WINING WHO EVER VOTED 4 YES IT IS NOT LIKE HE WAS SAYING THE COUNTRY WAS WEIRD HE JUST SAID RANDOM COUNTRY BECAUSE HE DID NOT KNOW THE NAME AND IF THOSE INDIOUS OR HOW EVER Y OU SPELL IT WERE TRUE FANS THEY WILL JUST SHUT UP AND 4 GIVE AND BELIEVE BELIEVE BELIEVE THAT IT WAS MIS UNDERSTANDING
i agree with you
i’m indonesian beliebers too. I still love Justin Bieber.although there is news like this, I did’nt really respond to it. Maybe it’s the haters can just irresponsible. I was glad, because the song ‘Be Alright’ on creating in
and I will be BELIEBERS forever.
Indonesia. That’s a very special one for Indonesia Beliebers
DAMN WHY IS EVERYONE ALWAYS TRYING TO BRING HIM DOWN LIKE NIGGA PLEASE THEY NEED TO STOP GETTING DRUNK OFF THAT HATER RATE STOP THE BIEBER HATE ASS HOLES GIVE HIM A CHANCE UR ASS IS GRASS BRITNEY ( WICH IS A GIRL IN MY CLASS WHO SAID JB IS GAY ) IM THE ONLY ONE IN MY TOWN WHO LIKES JB THE OTHERS JUST LIKE RAP DONT GET ME WRONG I LOVE RAP BUT GIVE JB A CHANCE
i believe there was no intention from the person to hurt or insult Indonesia. He is quite young, so proper manner/language during an international interview might probably something he’s lacking of at this point.
Cultural differences is also a problem here. Different language with different interpretation. Let us not make it as an international debate.
As an Indonesia, I am quite proud that some radom artist mention our country in his interview. We should be thankfull to this artist.
I like your comment, although i think not many people here will really understand it.
U GUYS ONLY THING WE can DO IS PUT POSITIVE THINGS OUT IN THE UNVIRESsT AND PRAY 4 JB MORE THEN WE DO OUR SELVES AND CARRY HIM.IN OUR SPIRITS EVER. WERE WE GO AND SUPPORT HIM.NO MATTER WAT AND BELIEVE AND BE A BELIEBER EVRYDAY
I’m true and real beliebers from indonesia. I believe justin never hurt his fans, many beliebers in indonesia and many haters too. The haters just don’t understand what justin said about “random country” justin made his song in indonesia,bali. So, it’s impossible if justin said what haters said. Justin love some place in indonesia that’s bali, beliebers indonesia not angry or sad but we still beliebers we still support justin we still love justin. The haters just want make “problem” with beliebers indonesia Please, don’t said indonesia like “baby 5years old” not indonesia like “baby 5 yeras old” but the haters! WE STILL BELIEBERS AND WE WANT BELIEVE TOUR IN INDONESIA! WE MISS JUSTIN! WE STILL LOVE JUSTIN!
then why does this article quote this?
The British tabloid, the Daily Mirror, reported that Justin recently “insulted Indonesia and threw a hissy fit,”
certainly there was no way british people didn’t get what he was saying, after all they talk the same language, am i right?
and i believe it is attitude above everything else, what’s the meaning of being talented when people have no manners?
Hear! Hear! Hear!…love the name by the way.
Words of advice:
If you hate school so much, or geography in that matter, at least he should enroll in one of those manner, proper behaviour schools.
This incident is easily avoided if you put more subtle/proper words rather than “random country”.
For a public figure that often find himself in and out of interviews, you should really work on your public speaking manner.
I’m an Indonesian belieber but I think he didn’t have to apologize. It just misunderstanding
hey justin bieber how are you
Well guys, I’m really sorry. I’m Indonesian. Really, I don’t know what to say cause I’m really shy. I don’t think that Justin did anything wrong, cause last nite I told my mom “What’s wrong if ppl said ‘random country’? It sounds good!” Well I said that because I think a random country sounds like in a fairytale? I know I’m weird but just wanna say what I’m thinking
I know the true belieber will be there for Justin no matter what. So, chill out guys ;D
You = Young.
and you = old
Okay let me see. that just a little bit misunderstanding. he didn’t mean it. i’m Indonesian Beliebers. so one word don’t ever like act a babies. get it over. simple as that.
This is all because of “Yahoo”. He writes that Justin identified Indonesia as the “middle of nowhere” and it makes a lot of Indonesian Belieber misunderstanding and hating on him.
REALLY !!!!!!! i hates The promotors .. if they didn’t took him to that place , this problem will never be like this , from the first time He came to indonesia and they’re so OVERPROTECTIVE to him , I started to hate them .. oh bieber .. you really made me Cry so hard Today , tomorrow and Till you .. Dont hate us please :’( I haven’t see u :’( i haven’t go to ur concert yet .. We Love YOU JUSTIN :’(( T.T !!! T.T !! :’( :’( :’( :’( :’( :’( I really wanted u to love our country .. just like u lov anther country :’( Please Make a believe tour in Indonesia :’(
i agree
Look ppl give him such a hard time if this was Chelsea lately no one eould care but since its justin its all over the news plus hes 19 when ur 19 u accedently say something u dont mean the media need to shut up
Justin is actually 18 and not 19..
well.. I’m from Indonesia, and i still loves Justin, even over his “Random Country”
just to know that he’s sorry about it. I’m a biggest fan, but i know his wrong. He’s a human to, he makes mistakes. So, i’m still a Belieber, NO MATTER WHAT 
I’am True and Real Belieber Until I die , I was born in Indonesia and Original Indonesia, and I want to affirm to the world, that, is not always words it really is, I believe in Justin, I do not care if he’s willing to insult or praise, if praise let us keep to always be in praise and in that respect, but if in contempt, let us see ourselves what is missing from our country, and fix it, instead of turning vile, remember the insults and criticism is actually constructive so that we can do better than an insult. ! I believe humans have a mind, in order to accept the fact, and always forgiving like God, I believe in Justin,. and from now on I will build the nation of Indonesia, thank you Justin Bieber. And I Believe. , Think Like the Wise Men must have it.
Belieber Indonesia
Delivering “constructive criticisms” (as you said that) doesn’t mean the pinky nerdy little boy shouldn’t apologize for his obviously offensive misdemeanor…
You seem to be excessively putting him on a pedestal to an extent that you lose your own dignity and grace..
SHAME ON YOU, pathetic Indonesian Beliebers!!
Orang Indonesia kok pada bego ya, muja2 random teenager sebegitu rupa, sampai gak punya harga diri rela merendahkan diri dan negaranya…
Bener banget!!!indonesian belieber ko pada tolol ngerendahin negaranya sendiri..keluar aja lo pada dari indonesia..dasar GOBLOK!!!!
Sorry I have nothing to say but those words above…
You can translate it if it works on google translate..lol
Dasar sok tau, baca tuh judulnya MISUNDERSTANDING! Ngerti bahasa inggris gak lu? Jangan2 elu kayak orang bego lain yang salah translate soal “RANDOM COUNTRY”.
Lagian ini punyanya Beliebers, kalo mau cari ribut pergi aja sono. Dasar :p
I know he did not mean to offend people. But, he should just apologize and people should move on. (He should apologize since he is a public figure and should remain professional.) Simple as that. End of story.
Hello guys , my name is Monica and i’m from Indonesia. I’m Belieber, and i love Justin so much.
But this rumors not true, i know Justin never said Indonesia is ‘random country’
I sad when i heard this rumors. Beliebers Indonesia respect Justin so much, we love him. But the articles are wrong! Keep calm, we never leave Justin. And we still love him no matter what happen
I’m an Indonesian living in America and it’s true he did say it, even the radios are discussing about this. It was a real interview I know it’s hard to hear but in this situation there is no benefit of the doubt .