Januarisman Runtuwene better known as Januarisman or Aris, (born 25 January 1985, in Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian rock singer. On 2 August 2008, he won the fifth season of the reality show Indonesian Idol.[1] After winning a competition BMG Recordings terminated his contract while he was recording his first album. As of now, he has no singles or albums released. He has no plans to sue the company for terminating the contract.

Aris
Birth nameJanuarisman Runtuwene
Born (1985-01-25) 25 January 1985 (age 39)
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
GenresRock music
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboard
Years active2008–present
LabelsSony BMG Indonesia

Biography edit

Early life edit

Aris dropped out of school and became a street musician for financial reason when he was in middle school.[2] He used perform in many public places such as Kampung Melayu bus station and KRL Jabotabek train.[2] He was married to Rosalia Oktaviani and has one son named Mocalist Rasya Faturullah.

Indonesian Idol edit

Aris auditioned for Indonesian Idol in Jakarta.

He sang a song from an Indonesian band ST12,"Rasa Yang Tertinggal". Titi DJ, one of the judges, cried during Aris' performance.

Aris made it to the final and won season five of Indonesian Idol after defeating Gisella Anastasia.

List of Indonesian Idol performances edit

Week # Song Choice Original Artist Result
Audition "Rasa Yang Tertinggal"
"Rahasia Hati"
"Akhir Cerita Cinta"
ST 12
Kerispatih
Glenn Fredly
Advanced
Elimination Round "Menjaga Hati" Yovie and Nuno Advanced
1st Workshop "Permintaan Hati" Letto Safe
2nd Workshop "Rasa Yang Tertinggal" ST 12 Safe
Pre Gala Show "Sedang Ingin Bercinta" Dewa 19 Selected to Spectacular Rounds
Top 12 "Terbang" Gigi Safe
Top 11 "Masih (Sahabatku, Kekasihku)" ADA Band Safe
Top 10 "Sobat" Padi Safe
Top 9 "Bayang Semu" Ungu Safe
Top 8 "Disini Untukmu" Ungu Safe
Top 7 "Mana Kutahu" Ari Lasso Bottom Three
Top 6 "Sahabat" Peterpan Bottom Three
Top 5 "Seperti Bintang" Yovie and Nuno Safe
Top 4 "Sepanjang Usia"
"Tak Bisa Ke Lain Hati"
Kerispatih
KLakustik
Safe
Top 3 "Tak Akan Ada Cinta Yang Lain"
"Berartinya Dirimu"
Dewa 19
Krisdayanti featuring Anang Hermansyah
Safe*
Grand Final "Mana Kutahu"
"The Reason"
"Rasa Yang Tertinggal"
Ari Lasso
Hoobastank
ST 12
Grand Final Result and Reunion Show "Harapkan Sempurna" Aris Winner
  • It was revealed that Aris received the most votes out of the Top 3

Discography edit

Singles edit

Year Title Album
2008 "Harapkan Sempurna" "Harapkan Sempurna" – Single

References edit

  1. ^ Utama, Berita (August 3, 2008). "Aris Indonesian Idol 2008". Suara Merdeka (in Indonesian). Retrieved July 26, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Yuniadhi, Agung (August 3, 2008). "Aris Menang, Indonesia Senang". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved February 26, 2011.

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Preceded by Indonesian Idol winner
Aris (2008)
Succeeded by