#SHOWBIZ: Siti's 'Like Jennie' dance goes viral for modesty
KUALA LUMPUR: A recent TikTok video shared by national songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin has captured the attention of netizens.
In the clip, she is seen dancing to 'Like Jennie', a song originally performed by Jennie of the hugely popular K-pop group BlackPink, in a rehearsal studio.
However, Siti gracefully performed the dance moves, accompanied by three young dancers in the 23-second video, which has already garnered over 2.2 million views.
Her interpretation was more fitting for her status as a 46-year-old mother of two and a modest Muslim woman, as she toned down the Korean idol's typically sexy style.
In the comments section, netizens expressed their delight and admiration for Siti, praising her for acknowledging these considerations while still engaging with a music trend popular among her younger fans.
One netizen commented, "While I know she can do exactly like Jennie, kudos to her for opting for more appropriate dance routines."
Another chimed in, saying, "This is a more modest version of Jennie."
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