In the realm of the virtual world, social media has become a place or means to try everything related to the process of forming self-identity. A person’s self identity in this virtual world can be created differently from his real identity in the real world, or it can also be the same as one’s self identity in the real world or real everyday life.
The purpose of this study is to find out how the Bandung YouTuber experience shapes its virtual identity. This study uses constructivist paradigms, qualitative approaches and phenomenological methods. Data collection techniques used in-depth interviews with 4 Bandung YouTubers, namely Royan, Kery, Hisqie and Minyo.
The results of this study revealed that the YouTubers had pride and felt themselves worthy after being actively involved in the YouTube world. The pride arises because they can be more productive, known to many people, and able to make people’s views of themselves become positive. YouTuber Bandung City also has a unique virtual identity, some create a new identity that is not the same as the original identity, some are still the same as their daily lives.
Keyword(s): Identitas Virtual, Self Image, Self Esteem, YouTuber