Arlida Putri Responds Casually to Criticism About Tattoos, Prioritizes Personal Happiness

Kapanlagi.com - Arlida Putri, a dangdut singer from East Java born on November 11, 1998, is now increasingly well-known in the dangdut music industry. Her rising career has not escaped public scrutiny, including various comments and criticisms from netizens.

In an exclusive interview on Sunday (5/7), Arlida Putri openly discussed how she deals with various negative remarks, especially those related to her appearance, including her increasing number of tattoos. She admitted to having her own principles when facing such issues.

“As for me, I just take it easy; I’m the type who doesn’t care. I don’t care. The important thing is I’m not doing anything weird. I’m just straightforward. My intention is just to make money, that’s all,” said Arlida Putri regarding her way of handling criticism.

1. Responding to Criticism Calmly and Focusing on Goals

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Arlida Putri explained that in responding to various negative comments often directed at her, especially from netizens in the dangdut world, she chooses to remain indifferent. For her, maintaining herself to avoid doing strange things and staying on the right path in her career is the top priority.

Her main intention in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry is solely to earn a living. This principle serves as a strong guideline for Arlida amidst the barrage of negative comments that often come incessantly.

When asked if there were any criticisms from netizens that she considered valid or that made her rethink, Arlida Putri replied that she did not find such criticism. On the contrary, she feels that most of the comments she receives tend to be insults. "No, there isn’t. What is it? What is the truth? What is it? Mostly insults," she said.

2. Tattoos, Self-Expression, and the Priority of Happiness

One aspect of Arlida Putri's appearance that often becomes the target of criticism is her increasing number of tattoos. She frequently receives comments like, "Why are there so many? It looks dirtier, it looks like this."

However, Arlida Putri has a different perspective on her tattoos. She feels that her tattoos actually look cool and are part of her self-expression. She emphasizes her desire to be herself and do what she wants, without being too influenced by others' expectations. "For me, I feel cool with it. I apologize if it doesn't meet your expectations. But I just want to be myself. What I want, I do," she said.

Arlida Putri confirms that she prioritizes her own happiness before trying to make others happy. For her, no matter what people say, the most important thing is that she feels happy with her choices. "That's right. That's right. I don't care what people say, what's important is that I'm happy," she stated.

Regarding the meaning behind her tattoos, Arlida Putri explained that some of her tattoos were indeed made randomly, while others have special meanings. However, she admits that she often forgets the specific meanings of her tattoos when asked. "Some are random, some have meanings. I just forget when asked what they mean," she explained.

(kpl/cvn)