30% Singing, 70% Lagging? I'm so done with this viral KTV, Melly Glow.

Girls, take my advice, if you're coming to this Melly Glow at PGC in East Jakarta for its student-friendly, ultimate value-for-money prices, then you've gotta read this to the end! Drawn by the name of the godmother of Indonesian music, Melly Goeslaw, and seeing the price of less than 30k rupiah per person to sing your heart out for an hour, I was immediately anjay. Isn't this just the happy place for us broke girls?

The Honest Truth & Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls

Alright, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, here's the deal. The pros and cons of this KTV are just that extreme.

Pros:

Cons (a whole bunch of them):

• Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! The price is truly rock-bottom in the Jakarta KTV scene, perfect for students on a tight budget who just want to casually belt out a few songs.
• Good staff attitude, and service is responsive.
• The environment is a total mess: The smell of smoke in the common areas is so strong you could get a high on the spot, and the cleanliness of the restrooms is also worrying[5]. Definitely not suitable for bringing family or friends who hate the smell of smoke.
• Technical Flaws: Besides the lagging system, the remote controls are also ancient, which immediately docks the experience by 50%.
• Promotion vs. Reality: Don't trust the promos on IG too much. When you get there, they might just say"it's over"[6]. I suggest confirming again and again when you arrive.
• Unreliable Bookings: I saw comments saying they booked in advance only to be told there were no rooms available upon arrival[7]. If you plan to go, you must confirm with them repeatedly!

TL;DR Guide

For the brave warriors who want to try this"extreme KTV experience," here are a few tips:

In short, if you're looking for quality, steer clear. But for young people who want the ultimate value for money and are happy as long as they can make a sound, you can come here to Nongkrong for a bit. After all, at this price, what more can you ask for? 🤣

• 1. Automatically extend your time: Because the system lags, if you want to sing for 2 hours, you'd better book for 3. Otherwise, the experience will be terrible.
• 2. Lower your expectations: Don't have high hopes for the sound quality or the environment. Just think of it as paying to rent a place to chat with friends and sing a couple of songs on the side.
• 3. You'll have to ask for directions to find it: It's hidden pretty deep inside the PGC mall. If you can't find it, just grab a security guard and ask for directions[8]. Don't just wander around by yourself.
• 4. Snagging a non-smoking room is a race: If you really can't stand the smell of smoke, make sure to emphasize"non-smoking room" when booking. No guarantees, but at least there's a chance[9].