Ungkapan Emosional Netizen dalam Menanggapi Isu Perselingkuhan pada Aplikasi Tiktok

The rise of social media has made TikTok one of the platforms where public discussions quickly develop, especially when dealing with issues involving public figures. Cases of infidelity often receive strong reactions, and many users express their emotions through comments that spread widely and shape public conversation. This study aims to examine the emotional expressions of netizens in responding to an infidelity case involving a public figure on TikTok, particulary on the account @nyatamedia. A descritive qualitative approach was applied, using documentation and content analysis to identify the forms and meanings of netizen comments contain a range of emotions such as anger, dissapointment, disgust, empathy, sadness, fear, sarcasm, and social criticism. Anger and dissapointment show rejaction of the infidelity, while empathy and sadness reflect concern for the affected party. The comments contain personal views and criticism related to social conditions, especially those connected to public perceptions of marriage. Based on these findings, social media appears to serve as a space where people express their feelings and opinions about events that attract public attention.