Purple took over Studio STARIUM at CGV Grand Indonesia on Saturday (August 22, 2026), as hundreds of fans gathered from as early as 9 a.m.—even before the mall officially opened. Their mission was simple: to spend a special day with Jacob of THE BOYZ.

The Canadian-born K-pop idol brought his JACOB 1st Asia Showcase: More Than Words Tour 2026 to Jakarta, marking his first-ever solo showcase and making Indonesia the first Southeast Asian stop on the tour.

Over the course of roughly two hours, Jacob changed outfits three times and gave fans plenty of unforgettable moments. From singing Indonesian songs and interacting in Bahasa Indonesia to taking on dance challenges, the showcase showed just how comfortable—and playful—Jacob has become with his Indonesian fans.

A Surprise Duet with Adrian Khalif

Jacob’s love for Indonesian music once again took center stage.

As a first surprise, Indonesian singer Adrian Khalif suddenly appeared on stage to perform “Back & Forth” with Jacob. Despite it being their first time performing together, the two immediately showed great chemistry, turning the venue into a lively sing-along session.

But the surprises did not stop there.

Jacob and Adrian returned to the stage to perform “2001x”, accompanied by a live band. Fans enthusiastically sang along, making the collaboration one of the most exciting moments of the showcase.

Jacob then took things down a notch with an acoustic performance of “Bergema Sampai Selamanya” by Nadhif Basalamah, accompanying himself on guitar.

Jacob Sings in Indonesian—and Nails It

What made the performance even more special was Jacob’s effort to learn the Indonesian lyrics.

He sang the song in Bahasa Indonesia and even added his own vocal improvisation toward the end. Jacob explained that he had spent time practicing by repeatedly listening to the song and reading its lyrics.

Apparently, keeping the performance a secret was harder than learning the song itself.“The surprise worked, right? I really wanted to spoil it at the press conference yesterday, but the staff wouldn’t let me. It was so hard to keep the secret,” Jacob said.

This is not Jacob’s first time showing his appreciation for Indonesian music. During previous visits to Indonesia, he had also performed songs such as “Alamak” and “Sialan,” both on stage and during live broadcasts.

Jacob Takes on the “honk!” Dance Challenge

Jacob wasn’t just there to sing. He also showed off his playful side by taking on several dance challenges, including THE BOYZ’s “The Maverick” and “honk!” by no na.

The “honk!” challenge, however, came with an unexpected twist.

Jacob briefly missed his cue because the screams from the fans were so loud that he could barely hear the song. But instead of giving up, he quickly picked himself up and continued dancing until the challenge was complete.

Then came an adorably innocent question.

When asked whether he knew about the angkot referenced in “honk!”, Jacob replied, “Angkot is like a bus, right?”

His question immediately sent the venue into chaos as fans enthusiastically tried to explain what an angkot actually is.

The playful moment became one of the most memorable parts of the showcase, especially as Jacob continued embracing Indonesian culture through other dance challenges. He even put on glasses while taking on the “Sempurnanya Aku” challenge by NPD, earning even louder cheers from the crowd.

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From “Sayang” to “Ayang” and “Cayang”

Jacob’s attempts to “localize” himself didn’t stop with music and dance.

Throughout the showcase, he showed that he had been learning Indonesian vocabulary that is particularly familiar—and perhaps particularly dangerous—in the world of K-pop fan interactions.

Among the words he had learned were “sayang,” “ayang,” and “cayang.”

“I learned the words ‘sayang,’ ‘ayang,’ and ‘cayang.’ I’m trying to combine them,” Jacob said.

That was more than enough to send THE B into a frenzy.

His willingness to learn local expressions, sing Indonesian songs, and even ask questions about angkot made Jacob’s Jakarta showcase feel more personal than a typical overseas event. Rather than simply performing for Indonesian fans, he seemed genuinely eager to connect with them on their own turf.

A Memorable Jakarta Goodbye

The showcase eventually wrapped up with a hi-bye session and group photos with Jacob, giving lucky fans one final chance to see their idol up close.

From surprise collaborations and Indonesian songs to hilarious dance challenges and unexpected “sayang” vocabulary, Jacob’s first solo showcase in Jakarta was packed with moments that fans are unlikely to forget anytime soon.

For THE B in the venue, it wasn’t just a showcase—it was a day of watching Jacob embrace Indonesia, one song, dance, and “cayang” at a time.

Were you one of the lucky fans who got to witness Jacob “melokal” on stage in Jakarta?