Homegrown singer JJ Lin turns 43 today (Mar 27) and earlier this week, he celebrated his birthday with a party to remember.

What was supposed to be a simple gathering with friends turned into a heartwarming surprise.

In a video JJ shared on Instagram yesterday (Mar 26), his mum is seen making a surprise appearance at a Taipei hotpot restaurant where the 'Happily, Painfully After' singer was enjoying a meal with friends.