It is not everyday that we see a Filipino group being copied by foreign acts. Such was the case for the all-Filipino boy group SB19, when its smash hit “Gento” got transformed into asocial media sensation. Who would have thought that”Gento” has amassed over 1.7 million posts showcasing individuals from various corners of the globe grooving to the infectious beat on TikTok.
Three months since its release, the song became so popular that netizens put their dance moves into the test, with Ken, Pablo, Josh, and Justin’s deep voices growling, “Gento gento / ‘Di ‘to basta-basta bingo bingo / Need mo ma-kumpleto parang bento gento / Ano kaya mo / Pilit na hinukay ang bumbunanma…
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