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JJ Lin

JJ Lin, Singaporean singer-songwriter

Born
March 27, 1981
Age in 2026
45
Zodiac sign
Aries
Birth year
1981

About JJ Lin

Wayne Lim Junjie (Chinese: 林俊傑; pinyin: Lín Jùnjié; born 27 March 1981), professionally known as JJ Lin, is a Singaporean singer, songwriter, record producer, and businessman. Known for his vocal performances in the Chinese-speaking world, Lin achieved recognition with his pop ballads, songwriting, and emotional vocal delivery. Lin signed to Ocean Butterflies International in 2002, and debuted with the album Music Voyager (2003). The record went on to sell over 1.2 million copies across Asia. His sophomore album, Haven (2004), was also a top-seller and produced the single "River South", which went on to receive significant popularity in Greater China. Cao Cao (2006) sold over 2 million copies across Asia, including over 200,000 copies in Taiwan. In March 2007, Lin established his own label and production company JFJ Productions. By 2008, each of Lin's studio albums had sold over 1 million copies across Asia. He continued to experience commercial success with the release of She Says (2010), Lost N Found (2011), Stories Untold (2013), and Genesis (2014). His next album From M.E. to Myself (2015) produced the hit single "Twilight", while Message in a Bottle (2017) produced the single "Little Big Us". Four of Lin's albums have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association Singapore (RIAS) since certifications began in 2018. He has embarked on five concert tours since his debut, including the JJ20 World Tour (2022–2025), which has attracted over 2.6 million people. Lin's accolades include four Golden Melody Awards, including one for Best New Artist and two for Best Mandarin Male Singer, and fourteen Singapore Hit Awards. Aside from music, Lin has launched various business ventures including the professional esports Team SMG and the app-based NFT community ARC. In 2017, Lin founded the coffee franchise Miracle Coffee, which has expanded into eleven locations in Taiwan, Singapore, and China.

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JJ Lin timeline

  1. Wayne Lim Junjie (Chinese: 林俊傑; pinyin: Lín Jùnjié; born 27 March 1981), professionally known as JJ Lin, is a Singaporean singer, songwriter, record producer, and businessman.
  2. In 2017, Lin founded the coffee franchise Miracle Coffee, which has expanded into eleven locations in Taiwan, Singapore, and China.

The world when JJ Lin was born

JJ Lin was born in 1981. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1981

  • #1 song"Bette Davis Eyes" – Kim Carnes
  • Top movieChariots of Fire
  • Top TV showDallas
  • Best-selling bookThe Hotel New Hampshire – John Irving

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentSugar Ray Leonard defeats Thomas Hearns
  • Top headlineMTV launches
  • Technology milestoneIBM launches the PC
  • Defining fadPac-Man fever
  • Notable inventionIBM PC (personal computer)
  • World population4.53 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championLos Angeles Dodgers (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population229.5M

1981 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in JJ Lin's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19812026
Gas$1.31$3.45/gal
Average home$68,900$435,000
Average income$22,388$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$2.78$11.95
Postage stamp$0.18$0.73
Population229.5M341 million

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