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Not Jolin Tsai! Zhong Mingxuan's Impersonation Stuns Internet

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Internet celebrity Zhong Mingxuan has gone viral for his impressive impersonation of singer Jolin Tsai.
  • Zhong Mingxuan decided to create the video to "clarify" rumors that he resembles Tsai, despite initially dismissing the comparisons.
  • The video, featuring meticulous attention to detail in costume, makeup, and dance, has garnered widespread praise online for its accuracy.

Internet celebrity Zhong Mingxuan has captured widespread attention online after releasing a video where he perfectly impersonates singer Jolin Tsai. Zhong, who has frequently been told by netizens and even friends that he bears a striking resemblance to the pop star, decided to take matters into his own hands.

Initially, Zhong dismissed the comparisons, stating, "After all, Jolin Tsai wouldn't be happy if she were told she looked like Zhong Mingxuan, would she? Who would want to look like someone else?" However, after seeing clips of Tsai's concerts where friends mistook the singer for him, Zhong felt compelled to create the tribute video.

After all, Jolin Tsai wouldn't be happy if she were told she looked like Zhong Mingxuan, would she? Who would want to look like someone else?

โ€” Zhong Mingxuanexplaining his initial reaction to comparisons with Jolin Tsai

"I believe the only way to end the rumors is to cosplay her," Zhong explained. "Because I still don't think I look that much like her; I think my appearance is unique." Despite his personal reservations, he dedicated significant effort to the project, acquiring identical accessories, a wig, and clothing, and diligently practicing Tsai's choreography for her song "Yes, but?". The resulting video has been met with astonishment and admiration from viewers, many of whom commented on the uncanny likeness and expressed disbelief, with some admitting they thought it was actually Jolin Tsai during the performance.

I believe the only way to end the rumors is to cosplay her. Because I still don't think I look that much like her; I think my appearance is unique.

โ€” Zhong Mingxuanexplaining his motivation for creating the impersonation video
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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.