SINGAPORE – To say JJ Lin has had a good year is quite the understatement.

The Singaporean Mandopop star spent the year holding concerts in cities like London, Macau and Melbourne, bagged the coveted Best Mandarin Male Singer award at Taiwan’s 25th Golden Melody Awards for his 2013 album Stories Untold, and will soon be releasing his latest album Genesis. And now, Lin even has a wax version of himself standing at Madame Tussauds Singapore.

It therefore comes as little surprise that Lin wishes to slow down a little over the next few years.

“I want to use the next two years to settle myself, and to get to know myself a little better,” Lin said during an interview when he unveiled his wax figure earlier today.

“Over the last few years, I have been very busy, and I haven’t had time to stop. I haven’t been doing anything but work. I hope I will know how to look for more balance in my life and work next year. And maybe after this album, I won’t want to release the next album so soon, so I have time to settle and reflect.”

Still, the Taipei-based singer, who is scheduled to perform at next year’s Chingay Parade, said he is “deeply honoured” to be recognised for his achievements and immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds Singapore. The wax version of JJ Lin is the latest figure to be launched, following the opening of the museum in October. Other local icons featured in the museum include former minister mentor Lee Kuan Yew, singer Stefanie Sun and actress Zoe Tay.

“There are times when I miss home. A lot. And to know that even when I am away pursuing my career and my dreams, Madame Tussauds Singapore is willing to recognise that process and my achievements in the music industry ... I think as an artiste, as a Singaporean, that gives me a lot of strength to keep going and pursuing those dreams. Nothing beats encouragement from home, especially when you are alone overseas.” the 33-year-old said.

According to Madame Tussauds Singapore, the creation of Lin’s wax figure took a four-hour sitting, which involved the collection of measurements, photos, costume donations, a hand cast, hair samples, a signature and checks for eye colour matches. A typical Madame Tussauds figure takes about four months to make and costs about S$300,000.

And although Lin says he is really happy with his wax twin, he has one complaint.

“He’s too still,” he quipped. “I’m really active!”