Raymond Lim, also known as “Uncle Raymond,” who has gained fame on TikTok for dancing in front of MRT stations across Singapore. He does it to make people happy and, despite his family’s support, he doesn’t include them in his videos due to fear of hateful comments. Lim moved to Singapore from China in 1998 and began his fame on a Chinese social media platform called Douyin before moving to TikTok. He began making videos during the Circuit Breaker in Singapore in 2020 and has gained a significant following on the platform.
Uncle Raymond is easily recognizable due to his iconic red polo and tall figure, and it is normal for him to be recognized frequently. He met a woman named Lily who encouraged him to use TikTok as it had more Singaporeans and seemed more fun. Lim did not share more details about Lily, but she has been a frequent presence in his videos.
An NFT (non-fungible token) idea that Uncle Raymond could explore is to create a series of digital collectibles of his signature dance moves and outfits. These NFTs can be designed as a form of currency figure which could be a new way for Lim to continue to connect with his fans.