27 Facts About Jimmy Lin

Jimmy Lin Chih-ying is a Taiwanese singer, actor, and race car driver.

Jimmy Lin was the second child in a family of five children.

At the age of 16, while he was studying Drama and Photography in Hua Gang, Jimmy Lin was discovered during a performance in school.

At first, Jimmy Lin declined his first manager's offer to enter the entertainment industry but later took up the offer.

Jimmy Lin's sweeping fame across Asia gained him the nickname "Little Whirlwind".

Jimmy Lin was known as one of the "Little Four Heavenly Kings" in Taiwan.

Jimmy Lin became the youngest singer ever to hold a concert at the Hong Kong Coliseum, being only 18 years old at the time.

Jimmy Lin went on to record and release thirteen more albums, including special editions and compilations, and has since filmed many movies and series, as well as endorsed many products.

Jimmy Lin enjoyed great popularity until 1994, when he had to serve compulsory military service.

Jimmy Lin mentioned that one of the causes for this treatment was his status as a celebrity.

In 1997, Jimmy Lin decided to realize his dream of car racing.

On 23 October 2005, Lin hosted the first "Jimmy Cup", a racing event where mainly male celebrities race.

Jimmy Lin's team won Overall 3rd place in the 2006 China Rally Championship.

In 1999, Jimmy Lin performed within the Suntec City Fountain of Wealth in Singapore, becoming the first singer to ever hold a concert there.

Jimmy Lin concentrated on filming after his last album "Going for a Walk" in 2000.

Jimmy Lin was one of the celebrity performers at the Third "Beijing 2008" Olympic Cultural Festival, where the theme motto "One World, One Dream" was officially announced.

Jimmy Lin himself became the youngest director in the Taiwan Network Association.

Jimmy Lin set up a business on the internet with his brother, naming his own brand "JR".

Jimmy Lin owns real estates in Taiwan, Shanghai, and Beijing.

Jimmy Lin contributed to the society by becoming an ambassador for many youth and government campaigns in Taiwan and other places.

On 17 October 2003, Jimmy Lin was presented with the "Outstanding Chinese Award" at the 51st San Francisco Chinese Festival.

On 16 April 2011, Jimmy Lin interviewed the F1 racing driver Michael Schumacher for the international magazine GQ.

Jimmy Lin did his homework before he met with Schumacher and did the entire interview in English.

Jimmy Lin asked more than 20 questions in different areas: life, racing experiences and charity.

Jimmy Lin donated money to help the refugees rebuild their homes after the 2004 tsunami.

Jimmy Lin dated actress Ruby Jimmy Lin, his co-star in the 1995 film School Days.

In October 2009, Jimmy Lin announced his engagement to model Kelly Chen.