Kim Chiu explains viral dance video to MMDA

MMDA reminds Kim Chiu to observe traffic rules.

Kim Chiu initiated an online meeting with Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Jojo Garcia to air her side on her viral dance video.
PHOTO/S: @starmagicphils on Instagram / Instagram

Kim Chiu, 30, met with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) regarding her  viral dance video.

Some netizens accused Kim of getting out of her car and dancing to the tune of her viral song “Bawal Lumabas” allegedly in the middle of EDSA.

Kim reacted and said the accusation was “fake news.”

This Thursday, June 4, Star Magic, the talent management arm of ABS-CBN that handles Kim’s career, released an official statement regarding the online meeting between the actress and MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia.

The meeting with the MMDA was held through Zoom, an online chat and video call app, on Kim’s own initiative.

KIM GETS REMINDER FROM MMDA

During the meeting, Kim explained that she danced while her car was parked.

He allegedly did this in a parking area, and not on a major thoroughfare in Metro Manila.

Garcia reportedly accepted Kim’s explanation, saying the actress did not commit any traffic violations.

However, the MMDA general manager reportedly reminded Kim to always obey traffic laws.

Here is the full statement from Star Magic:

“This morning, Kim Chiu had a brief online meeting with MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia following her viral ‘dance video’.

“Kim initiated the meeting where she explained that the controversial video was not taken along EDSA but in a parking lot adjacent to a road.

“Kim also clarified that the car is not moving when the 5-seconder video was taken.

“MMDA accepted Kim’s explanation, and although SHE DID NOT COMMIT ANY TRAFFIC VIOLATION, with her act, GM Garcia still reminded her to always strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations.”

The actress can be seen getting out of her car and dancing to the accompaniment of her hit song.

Critics quickly reacted and hurled harsh words at him for allegedly dancing in the middle of EDSA.

Kim also posted on Wednesday and clarified the accusation.

They say this is “fake news” because he didn’t dance on EDSA, but on the road next to the parking lot in Pasig City.

This is part of Kim’s statement: “Are you okay??? Why would I dance in the middle of EDSA. I’m just scared. OH MY GOD.

“Please stop spreading FAKE NEWS. Please lang.”

Kim explained that he used to deliver “Bawal Lumabas” T-shirts to raise funds for charity.