Singer JJ Lin's ‘heart problem' shocks fans but how common is such an illness?
Lin, 44, also told concertgoers in Beijing that he feared for the future and sensed the countdown of his career.
The Mandopop star performed
two concerts at Hong Kong's new Kai Tak Stadium in May as part of his 27-date 'JJ20 Final Lap World Tour' and showed no signs of illness.
The Post looks at the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in Hong Kong and how patients can manage them.
1. What is the story with JJ Lin?
Wayne Lim Junjie, professionally known as JJ Lin, said on Sunday night that he had been diagnosed with a heart problem in April 2024, without specifying the condition.
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