INDONESIA has seized the centre stage of K-pop and K-drama fandom following Netflix’s decision to film portions of its action sequel, Extraction: Tygo, across Greater Jakarta. The high-profile production features a star-studded cast, including BLACKPINK’s Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal, Train to Busan actor Ma Dong-seok and Squid Game’s Lee Jin-wook.
A primary filming site is the Kota Tua complex in West Jakarta, the city’s historic old town dating back to the Dutch colonial era. Scenes were captured across various heritage landmarks, including Kasteel Batavia (Batavia Castle), once the administrative heart of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). While the production reportedly portrays Jakarta as a stand-in for Myanmar, the decision to film in the capital, and the seamless facilitation by local authorities, deserves recognition.
