6-10-2023 (KUALA LUMPUR) The variety show “Stage 2023” aired its grand finale, and 23-year-old Malaysian singer Lee Pei Ling clinched the championship title with her outstanding performances of the songs “Believer” and “Wandering Journey.” She became the first Malaysian singer to win a championship in a Chinese music competition reality show, bringing immense pride to the people of Malaysia.
Lee Pei Ling, who has had a passion for singing since childhood, first participated in the second season of “Avenue of Stars” in Taipei at the age of 12 in 2012. In 2014, she continued to shine by participating in the “Water Cube Cup” and securing the championship. In 2016, she entered Na Ying’s team on “Sing! China” and progressed to the top six. She also made a surprise appearance in “Singer 2020.”
In recent years, Lee Pei Ling has gained widespread recognition throughout Asia for her singing talent. Not only is her vocal prowess a subject of great interest, but her appearance has also become a focal point for netizens. In fact, Lee Pei Ling has often been compared to BLACKPINK’s Thai member, Lisa, due to their striking facial similarities. After winning the championship in “Stage 2023,” their similar features have once again ignited discussions among netizens.
When asked about frequently being compared to Lisa, Lee Pei Ling responded during an interview, stating that she doesn’t personally believe she looks like Lisa. She mentioned, “I look at my own face every day, and I don’t think I look like her at all. Even my close friends don’t think we look alike.” However, she did acknowledge that some newly acquainted friends might see a resemblance at certain moments.
Furthermore, Lee Pei Ling expressed that she takes the comparisons to Lisa as a form of compliment.
