Singapore busker ‘stunned like a vegetable’ after ex-PM Lee spotted at performance

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by CNAFebruary 20, 2026 at 06:30 AM

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Singaporean busker Bryan Wong was surprised when former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching, appeared in the audience during his performance at Rainforest Wild Asia. Wong, an acrobatics artist, was performing his "Circles In Circus" act when he noticed the couple. He humorously acknowledged Lee in a video posted to social media, zooming in on his face and thanking him. Wong stated he was not expecting Lee to be present and was initially unsure whether to acknowledge him during the performance. The video of Lee's appearance and Wong's reaction has gained attention online.

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Rainforest Wild Asia 40% Ho Ching 50% Singapore ×270% Bryan Wong ×480% Lee Hsien Loong ×690%

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