E-sports: Singaporean Mandopop star JJ Lin lends stardust to support local scene

JJ Lin has his sights set on raising the standards of the local gaming scene. PHOTO: COURTESY OF OSIM SINGAPORE
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SINGAPORE - In a parallel universe, JJ Lin could have been a top gamer instead of an acclaimed musician.

Despite being a multiple winner at the Golden Melody Awards, the 39-year-old Mandopop star is known for his love for gaming, starting with strategy and role-playing games as a kid. He was even once spotted playing Dota 2 at a LAN shop at Selegie Road in 2016.

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