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The Star
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Singer JJ Lin reveals heart condition: 'How long can I continue to sing?'
JJ Lin completed the Beijing leg of his concert tour on July 13. Photo: JJ Lin/Instagram Singaporean singer JJ Lin disclosed on July 13 that he was diagnosed with a heart problem in April 2024 and has been on daily medication. The 44-year-old dropped the bombshell on the final day of his nine-day concert series at Beijing's National Stadium. He kicked off his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour in Singapore with two nights at the National Stadium in December 2024. This is an extension of his JJ20 World Tour, celebrating two decades since his debut, which ran from 2022 to 2024. The Final Lap tour has travelled to cities in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. 'The news really shocked me. I never thought that this would happen to me,' Lin said on stage. 'At that moment, I felt for the first time that the sands of time were slipping away fast. How long can I continue to sing for? This question suddenly became very real.' Addressing his fans and fighting back tears, the Mandopop star continued: 'You came from all over the world for more than 100 JJ20 performances. I believe that my efforts, the team's hard work and what we produced did not let you down.' Lin's revelation became a trending item on Chinese social media platform Weibo soon after his concert, with many fans expressing concern about his health. Some wrote that they had noticed him wearing what looked like a heart-rate monitor bracelet on his wrist recently. Fans also posted on Weibo videos of Lin clutching his stomach while he was performing the song No Turning Back (2020) towards the end of his concert on July 13. He turned his back to the audience for a while, looking like he was in pain, before facing them again and completing his performance. Lin's agency replied to media queries on his health, saying: 'He has been seeing a doctor regularly and will arrange for more time to rest after the tour. He will take good care of his health after completing the work on hand.' Lin revealed on his vlog in March 2024 that he had caught the flu before his first concert in Chengdu, China, but proceeded with the show. His condition worsened the next day, but he continued performing on the second night after being on an intravenous drip. During a break midway, he received oxygen therapy from an ambulance backstage. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Hype Malaysia
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) JJ Lin Has Been Suffering From Heart Problem For A Year; To Go On Break After Tour
It's a harsh reality that many of our favourite celebrities suffer from health problems. Recently, Mandopop icon JJ Lin (林俊杰) shocked fans all over the world after revealing that he's been quietly facing a heart disorder. The singer recently concluded his 'JJ20 FINAL LAP' World Tour at the Beijing National Stadium, wowing 100,000 fans. However, many people from the crowd noticed the singer in pain during parts of his performance. At one point, JJ Lin was bent over while clutching his torso and had a pained expression on his face. It wasn't until later in the concert that he revealed shocking news about his health. According to JJ Lin, he had been diagnosed with a heart problem in April 2024. Since then, the singer has been on daily medication to manage his health and treat his condition. This news naturally came as a surprise to many fans, as JJ Lin has been on tour for the past year, performing at concerts every week. The singer spoke candidly about his condition, saying, 'The news really shocked me. I never thought that it would happen to me.' The star continued, 'At the moment, I felt for the first time that the sands of time were slipping away fast. How long can I continue to sing? This question suddenly became very real.' Fighting back tears, JJ Lin also shared a message of gratitude for fans and their unwavering support, saying, 'You came from all over the world for more than 100 'JJ20' performances. I believe that my efforts, the team's hard work and what we made did not let you down.' Following JJ Lin's confession, his agency shared a statement on his condition. The agency assured the public that the singer has been regularly seeing a doctor to manage his health. Additionally, the 44-year-old will arrange for more time to rest after completing his tour and other commitments. JJ Lin was also seen wearing a health monitoring bracelet on his right hand, presumably used to track his heart rate. Fans are now urging the vocalist to take a much-needed break and prioritise his health, especially now that he has concluded his 103-show tour. We also wish all the best for JJ Lin as he navigates through his condition. Check out the moment when JJ Lin reveals his diagnosis: @mothershipsg JJ Lin disclosed that doctors had detected a heart condition in April 2024. He is currently on a daily medication, however he vows to keep performing despite his heart condition. Fans were shocked, as the revelation came after he had powered through a punishing 103-date world tour. His management says he undergoes regular check-ups and will take a longer break once outstanding commitments are completed. Fans also observed instances of visible discomfort on stage during his performances. #jjlin #musicartist #china #singapore #concert #fypsg ♬ original sound – Mothership – Mothership Sources: CNA, Straits Times, Dimsum Daily
Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
‘The news really shocked me': Singer JJ Lin on being diagnosed with a heart condition in 2024
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Home-grown singer JJ Lin disclosed on July 13 that he was diagnosed with a heart problem in April 2024 and has been on daily medication. The 44-year-old dropped the bombshell on the final day of his eight-day concert series at Beijing's National Stadium. He kicked off his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour in Singapore with two nights at the National Stadium in December 2024. This is an extension of his JJ20 World Tour, celebrating two decades since his debut, which ran from 2022 to 2024. The Final Lap tour has travelled to cities in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. 'The news really shocked me. I never thought that this would happen to me,' Lin said on stage. 'At that moment, I felt for the first time that the sands of time were slipping away fast. How long can I continue to sing for? This question suddenly became very real.' Addressing his fans and fighting back tears, the Mandopop star continued: 'You came from all over the world for more than 100 JJ20 performances. I believe that my efforts, the team's hard work and what we produced did not let you down.' Lin's revelation became a trending item on Chinese social media platform Weibo soon after his concert, with many fans expressing concern about his health. Some wrote that they had noticed him wearing what looked like a heart-rate monitor bracelet on his wrist recently. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore to train more aviation and maritime officials from around the world Singapore Special edition SG60 Nets card now on sale for $10 Singapore Same person, but different S'porean Chinese names? How have such naming practices evolved? Business Singapore's economy sees surprise expansion in Q2 despite US tariff uncertainty: Advance estimate Life Pioneer performance artist Amanda Heng to represent Singapore at 2026 Venice Biennale Singapore Jail for woman who opened bank accounts that received over $640.7m, including scam proceeds Singapore Driver assisting with police probe after e-bike rider injured in hit-and-run accident in Hougang Sport After Olympic heartbreak, Singaporean swimmer Chantal Liew turns pain into inspiration Fans also posted on Weibo videos of Lin clutching his stomach while he was performing the song No Turning Back (2020) towards the end of his concert on July 13. He turned his back to the audience for a while, looking like he was in pain , before facing them again and completing his performance. Lin's agency replied to media queries on his health, saying: 'He has been seeing a doctor regularly and will arrange for more time to rest after the tour. He will take good care of his health after completing the work on hand.' Lin revealed on his vlog in March 2024 that he had caught the flu before his first concert in Chengdu, China, but proceeded with the show. His condition worsened the next day, but he continued performing on the second night after being on an intravenous drip. During a break midway , he received oxygen therapy from an ambulance backstage.
The Star
14-05-2025
- The Star
JJ Lin fans from China fall victim to fraudulent ticket scam
Compiled by MARTIN CARVALHO and C. ARUNO OVER 20 Chinese nationals were scammed out of over RM40,000 after discovering their tickets for Singaporean singer JJ Lin's concert at Stadium Bukit Jalil were fake, reported Sin Chew Daily. With Lin's concerts sold out in China, his Chinese fans travelled to Malaysia specifically to attend the 'JJ20' FINAL LAP World Tour in Kuala Lumpur on May 10. Some even paid as much as RM5,000 for VIP seats, only to be denied entry at the stadium as their tickets were fake. One of the victims set up a chat group for some 20 other victims from China to share their experience of being scammed. They have collectively made a police report in Malaysia. > A man in China's Henan province quit smoking after his wife contracted lung cancer, reported China Press. 'I tried quitting before but was never successful. Now, for the sake of my family, I will no longer smoke,' said the man, who was a smoker for four decades. The man's wife saw a doctor after experiencing a cough and tightness in her chest. The husband, 58, said he started smoking when he was 15 and had never been able to quit the habit. When the story came to light, many Internet users criticised the husband for his actions, saying that they were tantamount to murder. 'What is the use in quitting now that she is diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer?' one netizen asked. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
