Singaporean singer JJ Lin, 42, recently found himself at the center of online mockery following viral videos of him dancing to his song Eternal Life during a concert in China.
The incident, believed to have occurred during the Wuhan leg of his JJ20 world tour on Nov 25 and 26, was sparked off by netizens dubbing over footage of him dancing at his concert.
The Viral Incident
In the videos, Lin was seen performing a dance move to his song Eternal Life, as netizens dubbed over the footage with different background audio tracks.
@hahatoyy 4 million dances fit any BGM😂🥲🤣#JJ #linjunjie ♬ original sound – HAHATOY
In response to the mocking, JJ Lin took to Instagram to express his dissatisfaction, using hashtags such as #notfunny and #norespect. His Instagram Story conveyed a clear message, urging those seeking humorous content to turn to platforms like TikTok and not attend his concerts if they intended to mock his performances.
He said in his Instagram stories:
“If you just want to have a nice laugh by putting weird music over concert performance footages, just scroll TikTok, please don’t come to my concerts next time, no thank you. #notfunny #norespect”
Cultural Sensitivity in the Digital Age
Public figures face constant scrutiny online, and artists like JJ Lin are no exception. Managing online criticism requires a delicate balance of acknowledging constructive feedback while disregarding baseless mockery.
Social media has become a powerful tool that shapes public opinions, emphasizing the importance of responsible online behavior.
Despite facing online mockery, JJ Lin’s impact on the music industry remains undeniable. His resilience in the face of criticism and his significant contributions deserve recognition and appreciation from fans worldwide.
Netizens’ comments
- Funny meh?
- Please respect the music and the performance of the artist, you meant it as a joke but it’s not funny when the person being mocked doesn’t think it is funny
- Please find something better to do with your life