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Jolin Tsai rejects Jay Chou's song, seeks help from JJ Lin; 'Double J' reunite after 13 years

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai and Singaporean singer JJ Lin reunited on stage in Beijing after 13 years.
  • They performed each other's hits, including songs produced by Jay Chou, and spontaneously sang Lin's "Rewind."
  • The concert was part of Tsai's "Pleasure" tour, showcasing her popularity.

Taiwanese pop diva Jolin Tsai and Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin shared the stage in Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium, marking a highly anticipated reunion after 13 years. The collaboration was a highlight of Tsai's "Pleasure" concert tour.

And every time JJ goes to major awards ceremonies, everyone jokes that he's there to fix the sound system!

โ€” Jolin TsaiTsai humorously praised JJ Lin's vocal abilities during their joint performance.

Tsai and Lin performed a selection of their popular songs, including Lin's "Third Person" and "Practice Love," as well as Jay Chou's classic "Rewind." The duo also spontaneously sang a chorus of "Rewind," a song Tsai admitted fans love but she has grown tired of singing, playfully asking Lin to "save" her from it.

Today, coming to be your guest, I actually always wanted to tell you, every time I watch Jolin Tsai's concert, I do so with a sense of pilgrimage.

โ€” JJ LinLin expressed his deep respect and admiration for Jolin Tsai before their performance.

Lin praised Tsai as "the pride of the Chinese," expressing his admiration for her performances. Tsai, in turn, called Lin a "walking CD founder," humorously referencing his reputation for flawless live singing. The concert underscored Tsai's immense popularity, with tickets for her tour selling out rapidly.

Fans really don't want to hear it.

โ€” JJ LinLin shared his experience of wanting to sing certain songs that fans might not be interested in hearing.

Their musical partnership extends beyond this performance, with Lin having composed songs for Tsai's albums, including "Mosaic" and "Play." This reunion not only celebrated their individual successes but also highlighted their long-standing creative connection in the Mandopop music scene.

My classic love song 'Rewind' is the song fans least want to hear.

โ€” Jolin TsaiTsai playfully admitted her feelings about one of her most popular songs.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.