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The Star
4 days ago
- 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
South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Singer JJ Lin's ‘heart problem' shocks fans but how common is such an illness?
Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin shocked fans by revealing at the end of his world tour on Sunday that he was suffering from a 'heart problem'. 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.
Hype Malaysia
5 days ago
- 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
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Kpods pushed by organised crime groups: UN; JJ Lin reveals heart condition diagnosis: Singapore live news
There is evidence to show that vapes sold in Asia are increasingly laced with synthetic drugs and pharmaceutical products like etomidate. According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published in May, products sold in Singapore as Kpods have been found to contain either etomidate or ketamine, which is a Class A controlled drug. The UNODC report also said that drug syndicates and organised crime groups are lacing vapes with synthetic drugs and pharmaceutical products like etomidate. Meanwhile, Singaporean singer JJ Lin announced on Sunday (13 July) that he has been diagnosed with a heart condition. Channel News Asia reported that the 44-year-old revealed the news to attendees at his concert at China's Beijing National Stadium – the final stop of his JJ20 Final Lap world tour. In sporting news, Jannik Sinner is now the first Italian to win a singles title at Wimbledon after beating Carlos Alcaraz in spectacular fashion. On 13 July, the world No 1 beat the two-time defending champion 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title and clinch his fourth grand slam crown. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates: Singaporean singer JJ Lin announced on Sunday (13 July) that he has been diagnosed with a heart condition. Channel News Asia reported that the 44-year-old revealed the news to attendees at his concert at China's Beijing National Stadium – the final stop of his JJ20 Final Lap world tour. Lin was reportedly diagnosed in April 2024 and since then, has been on daily medication. There is evidence to show that vapes sold in Asia are increasingly laced with synthetic drugs and pharmaceutical products like etomidate. According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published in May, products sold in Singapore as Kpods have been found to contain either etomidate or ketamine, which is a Class A controlled drug. The UNODC report also say that drug syndicates and organised crime groups are lacing vapes with synthetic drugs and pharmaceutical products like etomidate. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) told the Straits Times that in the first half of 2025, it detected 28 cases involving Kpods, up from 10 cases recorded in 2024. 'Symptoms of etomidate overuse primarily include intoxication-like effects, hand tremors, unsteadiness, as well as anxiety, panic, sluggishness, and mental confusion, and its use has been associated with public safety accidents,' the report said. Vaping has been banned in Singapore since 2018. London Southend Airport will remain closed until further notice after a plane crashed in what witnesses described as a "fireball". There has been no confirmation on the number of casualties. Dutch company Zeusch Aviation confirmed that its SUZ1 flight had been "involved in an accident" at London Southend Airport. The plane had flown from the Greek capital Athens to Pula in Croatia on Sunday before heading to Southend, with a planned return to Lelystad Airport that evening. Flight tracking information shows the plane was a Beech B200 Super King Air. A drug developed in Singapore for the treatment of cancer has showed promise in treating blindness. According to the Straits Times, the drug PRL3-zumab was developed by the A*Star Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and was created as a broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug that could treat not one but multiple types of cancer. In a Singapore trial of the drug, patients with either wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or diabetic retinopathy will receive a shot of the medicine intravenously. Globally, these two conditions are among the most common causes of loss of sight. Find out more about this drug with the potential to treat blindness. Bitcoin crossed the US$120,000 level for the first time on Monday (14 July) – it hit US$122,571.19. It's a significant milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency. Read what analysts have to say. Singapore's NTT DC REIT , a data centre real estate investment trust, had a lackustre market debut on Monday (14 July) after raising US$773 million in the city-state's biggest IPO in four years. NTT DC REIT shares opened at $1.02 on the Singapore Exchange. It's per unit offer price was $1.00. Its IPO was 4.6 times subscribed. Singapore's public hospitals are reportedly elevating the standard of patient meals by partnering with top chefs and established food brands to offer more nutritious and appetising options, challenging the stereotype of bland hospital food. The Straits Times reported that at Alexandra Hospital, for example, a new 'Featured Chef Menu' was developed by Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Stroobant of Saint Pierre, in collaboration with the hospital's culinary team. The Singapore General Hospital is also serving up delicious recipes with the help of two industry names – Jumbo Group of Restaurants and 328 Katong Laksa. Read more about how these hospitals make healthy meals enjoyable. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital, his office said on Sunday. He was admitted for fatigue following a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday. He was under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues on Sunday, his office said. "Mahathir has been allowed home as of 4:45 p.m. (0845 GMT)," it said in a statement, Reuters reported. Earlier, Mahathir had driven himself to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported. The reports said he cycled for an hour before appearing tired. His birthday was on Thursday. Jannik Sinner is now the first Italian to win a singles title at Wimbledon after beating Carlos Alcaraz in spectacular fashion. On 13 July, the world No 1 beat the two-time defending champion 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title and clinch his fourth grand slam crown. The Wimbledon final was also the first men's final since 2002 without at least one of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray being lauded and applauded. Singaporean singer JJ Lin announced on Sunday (13 July) that he has been diagnosed with a heart condition. Channel News Asia reported that the 44-year-old revealed the news to attendees at his concert at China's Beijing National Stadium – the final stop of his JJ20 Final Lap world tour. Lin was reportedly diagnosed in April 2024 and since then, has been on daily medication. There is evidence to show that vapes sold in Asia are increasingly laced with synthetic drugs and pharmaceutical products like etomidate. According to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) published in May, products sold in Singapore as Kpods have been found to contain either etomidate or ketamine, which is a Class A controlled drug. The UNODC report also say that drug syndicates and organised crime groups are lacing vapes with synthetic drugs and pharmaceutical products like etomidate. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) told the Straits Times that in the first half of 2025, it detected 28 cases involving Kpods, up from 10 cases recorded in 2024. 'Symptoms of etomidate overuse primarily include intoxication-like effects, hand tremors, unsteadiness, as well as anxiety, panic, sluggishness, and mental confusion, and its use has been associated with public safety accidents,' the report said. Vaping has been banned in Singapore since 2018. London Southend Airport will remain closed until further notice after a plane crashed in what witnesses described as a "fireball". There has been no confirmation on the number of casualties. Dutch company Zeusch Aviation confirmed that its SUZ1 flight had been "involved in an accident" at London Southend Airport. The plane had flown from the Greek capital Athens to Pula in Croatia on Sunday before heading to Southend, with a planned return to Lelystad Airport that evening. Flight tracking information shows the plane was a Beech B200 Super King Air. A drug developed in Singapore for the treatment of cancer has showed promise in treating blindness. According to the Straits Times, the drug PRL3-zumab was developed by the A*Star Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and was created as a broad-spectrum anti-cancer drug that could treat not one but multiple types of cancer. In a Singapore trial of the drug, patients with either wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or diabetic retinopathy will receive a shot of the medicine intravenously. Globally, these two conditions are among the most common causes of loss of sight. Find out more about this drug with the potential to treat blindness. Bitcoin crossed the US$120,000 level for the first time on Monday (14 July) – it hit US$122,571.19. It's a significant milestone for the world's largest cryptocurrency. Read what analysts have to say. Singapore's NTT DC REIT , a data centre real estate investment trust, had a lackustre market debut on Monday (14 July) after raising US$773 million in the city-state's biggest IPO in four years. NTT DC REIT shares opened at $1.02 on the Singapore Exchange. It's per unit offer price was $1.00. Its IPO was 4.6 times subscribed. Singapore's public hospitals are reportedly elevating the standard of patient meals by partnering with top chefs and established food brands to offer more nutritious and appetising options, challenging the stereotype of bland hospital food. The Straits Times reported that at Alexandra Hospital, for example, a new 'Featured Chef Menu' was developed by Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Stroobant of Saint Pierre, in collaboration with the hospital's culinary team. The Singapore General Hospital is also serving up delicious recipes with the help of two industry names – Jumbo Group of Restaurants and 328 Katong Laksa. Read more about how these hospitals make healthy meals enjoyable. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital, his office said on Sunday. He was admitted for fatigue following a picnic celebration for his 100th birthday. He was under observation at the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur for fatigue-related issues on Sunday, his office said. "Mahathir has been allowed home as of 4:45 p.m. (0845 GMT)," it said in a statement, Reuters reported. Earlier, Mahathir had driven himself to the celebration, which also marked the 99th birthday of his wife, Hasmah Mohd Ali, a day earlier, local media reported. The reports said he cycled for an hour before appearing tired. His birthday was on Thursday. Jannik Sinner is now the first Italian to win a singles title at Wimbledon after beating Carlos Alcaraz in spectacular fashion. On 13 July, the world No 1 beat the two-time defending champion 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to become the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title and clinch his fourth grand slam crown. The Wimbledon final was also the first men's final since 2002 without at least one of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray being lauded and applauded.
AsiaOne
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat — and other top stories today, World News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. 18 years' jail for woman who hacked adoptive father to death after tussle over Sengkang flat A 31-year-old woman who was suffering from persecutory delusions became frightened that her adoptive father would kick her out of the family's Sengkang flat after her adoptive mother died from cancer... » READ MORE 2. 'How long can I continue to sing for?' JJ Lin diagnosed with heart condition in 2024 JJ Lin has been diagnosed with a heart condition. The 44-year-old Singaporean singer, who is currently on his JJ20 Final Lap World Tour, revealed... » READ MORE 3. 'Wow, who is this girl?' Pierre Png and Cynthia Koh recall first time they met at water park as teens Local actors Pierre Png and Cynthia Koh are no strangers to one another in the entertainment industry, with their first on-screen collaboration dating all the way back to Holland V in 2003 as siblings Mo Yangyang and Mo Yanyan respectively... » READ MORE 4. Joss paper burning allegedly sparks corridor fire in Chai Chee; 7 received medical aid Seven people received medical treatment after a fire broke out at the corridor of a Chai Chee Housing and Development Board (HDB) block... » READ MORE editor@
