Many Singaporeans are very much aware of actor and host Adrian Pang, but they recently discovered themselves simping (slang for having a huge crush on someone who isn’t interested) for him.

Pang recently went viral after doing a transition TikTok video for The Straits Times a day before the National Day Parade.

The 12-second clip started with the 56-year-old holding a camera focused on himself wearing casual clothes while he swept his hair back.

Photo: TikTok screengrab/straitstimes

In cue with Jaden Smith’s “Icon,” Pang steps on the screen and lifts his foot away to reveal his transformation.

Photo: TikTok screengrab/straitstimes

Pang was then “ready for NDP 2022”, wearing a festive-looking beige floral shirt. ST mentioned that Pang was also the Creative Director for the show.

Photo: TikTok screengrab/straitstimes

The transformation proved to be a hit among netizens who gushed over his looks.

Photo: TikTok screengrab/straitstimes

“It’s not only me right…” said TikTok user @jjay in a comment with over 855 likes.

Another netizen couldn’t understand why she was watching the video on repeat. The video now has over 242,000 views.

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Netizen KayaButterBiscuit said, “How many times did you watch it? Me: yes.”

“Bro, Adrian Pang hits different,” admitted a TikTok user.

“Seeing everyone start simping for Adrian Pang was not on my 2022 bingo card,” said TikTok user @Hannah.

Another common theme among comments was netizens saying Adrian Pang was Singapore’s version of Johnny Depp.

“He is like wine. The older, the better,” concluded TikTok user @Affinity_17.

Due to the numerous thirsty comments, an ST admin had to step in and say, “not y’all misbehaving in the comments.”

But “it cannot be helped,” replied TikTok user @val./TISG

@straitstimes

tomorrow’s the day 🤩 looks like NDP 2022 Show’s Creative Director Adrian Pang is pumped for it too 😮‍💨 #NDP2022 #StrongerTogether

♬ ICON – Lvert

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ByHana O