Seventeen’s Lead Singer Faces a Hard‑Hit Loss
After a Devastating Tsunami, the Band’s Front Man Loses His Wife
JAKARTA — The popular Indonesian pop group Seventeen has been left in a state of shock after a weekend of unimaginable tragedy. Their charismatic front man, Riefian Fajarsyah, lost not only the bandmates he sang with, but also the woman he loves.
- Three bandmates fought their last breath on stage when a colossal tsunami hit the open‑air concert.
- The singer’s wife, actress Dylan Sahara, was claimed by the same wave.
- Riefian, 35, was also the only member still alive, standing in front of a mournful crowd at the memorial services.
What Went Down
During a company‑sponsored event on Tanjung Lesung beach, the band was vibing to the crowd when the sky turned dark. The wave crashed over the stage, sending members into the sea and leaving the audience in chaos. The footage, which quickly went viral, showed an ecstatic crowd getting swept into the inevitable.
Riefian’s Social Media Tribute
Riefian posted a rare, heartfelt video in which he traced the coffin of his wife—an actress who was also chasing a parliamentary seat—at her hometown of Ponorogo on the eastern side of Java.
Overlaid on the footage, he added the handwritten note “How can I live without you, Dylan?” and a plea for prayers. “Thank you guys for your prayers. Only God can repay your kindness. Please send prayers for my wife Dylan so she will be at peace,” he wrote.
He went on to say: “(She) was not perfect and neither am I, but she never stopped trying to be the best wife. I could not ask for more.”
Public Condolences Flow In
Within hours, stars, politicians and ordinary fans flooded into Riefian’s posts. Popular singer Judika offered his deepest condolences: “May you have strength and patience, and may your wife be granted the best place alongside God.”
The Aftermath
A funeral wrapped up Monday for the band’s bassist, guitarist (who has also been confirmed dead), road manager, and a crew member. The entire group—known for their half‑dozen albums and fierce fan base—depleted to a single living voice. Their music made waves in a Muslim‑majority Indonesia, but this weekend’s disaster kept everyone on a grave note.
After the Tsunami
Without warning, the powerhouse tsunami—triggered by a volcanic eruption—obliterated popular beach towns across Southern Sumatra and the western tip of Java. Tourist hotels and coastal suburbs were overrun by angry waves that cut across entire countries.
For Riefian, the future now seems a journey of quiet melancholy, guided by the memory of the love he lost and the overwhelming support of a community that has made the group’s legacy larger than life.
