Kaesang Pangarep is an Indonesian politician, businessman and YouTuber. He is also the third and youngest child of Indonesia’s 7th President, Joko Widodo.
In September 2023, he was appointed president of the Indonesian Solidarity Party. However, Kaesang has faced criticism and controversy despite his impressive achievements due to his family connections and perceived lack of political experience.
Some people question his ability to lead a political party and make important decisions for the country.
Despite these concerns, Kaesang continued to work hard and expressed a strong passion for contributing to Indonesia’s development and progress.
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- Full name: Kaesang Pangarep
- Date of birth: December 25, 1994
- Age: 29 years old
- Place of birth: Surakarta city
- Nationality: Indonesian
- Occupation: Indonesian politician, businessman and YouTuber.
- Height: 5’8
- Parents: Joko Widodo, Iriana Joko Widodo
- Siblings: 2, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Kahiyang Ayu
- Spouse: Erina Gudono (m.2022)
- Children: none
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Kaesang Pangarep is a prominent figure in Indonesia, born on December 25, 1994 in the city of Surakarta.
He was raised by his parents, Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia and Iriana Joko Widodo, First Lady of Indonesia.
Kaesang grew up with two siblings, Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Kahiyang Ayu, both of Indonesian descent and Muslims.
After completing his secondary education at ACS International in Singapore, he received the International Baccalaureate diploma.
He also studied at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Kaesang owns Liga 1 football club Persis Solo, which he co-owns with Erick Thohir.
Career
Kaesang Pangarep has made a name for himself on blogging and YouTube. Famous for his creative and humorous writing style, he first rose to fame in 2011 with his blog Diary Anak Kampung’ or ‘mister kacang’.
However, Kaesang’s influence does not stop at the online world. In 2017, he released a single song promoting unity and tolerance among the Indonesian people and even appeared in the Indonesian movie Cek Toko Sebelah.
Despite his success, Kaesang remains humble and once appeared on the TV show Mata Najwa to share his experiences as the son of Indonesia’s president.
Thanks to Kaesang’s influence, President Jokowi joined the YouTube world with his vlog called #JKWVLOG.
Kaesang Pangarep is a successful businessman in Indonesia with businesses in the fields of food, fashion and marketing.
He is known for his chain of banana-focused stores in several cities and his clothing line featuring tadpole-inspired designs.
In 2017, he also became a marketer for a startup called Madhang, which works with small and medium-sized culinary enterprises (SMEs) and households.
In 2019, he co-founded GK HEBAT, a business incubator focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses in the culinary sector and currently holds the position of CEO of the company.
His investments include an 8% stake in a publicly listed frozen shrimp company with a value of about $6.5 million.
Kaesang Pangarep, son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, began his political career in 2023 when he announced his intention to run for mayor of Depok in the 2024 election.
This decision received support from the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) and the Gerindra Party. Kaesang officially joined PSI in September 2023 and was appointed party chairman.
In the 2024 Indonesian general election, PSI, under the leadership of Kaesang, could not secure any seats in the national House of Representatives but managed to increase the number of seats in the regional House of Representatives compared to the 2019 election .
Kaesang Pangarep was identified as a potential candidate for the governorship election in both Bekasi and Surabaya, as well as Depok, after the general election.
Initially, he was also considered to participate in the Jakarta governorship election. However, he still needs help meeting the age requirement – Kaesong will be 29 years and 11 months old at the time of election on November 27, 2024, while the minimum age is 30.
However, on May 30, 2024, the Indonesian Supreme Court declared that the age limit applies to inauguration day and not election day.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @kaesangp
- YouTube channel: Kaesang Pangarep by GK Hebat
Personal life
Kaesang Pangarep, son of current Indonesian President Joko Widodo, married Indonesian model Erina Gudono in a grand ceremony in Yogyakarta on December 10, 2022.
Many people, including high-ranking government officials and celebrities, celebrated the couple’s wedding, making it a highly publicized event.
The happy union of Kaesang and Erina marked a new chapter in their lives and symbolized the love and unity of the Indonesian people.
Net worth
Kaesang Pangarep is a famous figure in Indonesia as a politician, businessman and YouTuber.
Through his various successful endeavors, he has amassed an estimated net worth of around $5 million, making him one of the most financially successful individuals in the country.
His influence and impact in various industries have cemented his reputation as a successful and influential figure in Indonesia.
