Jan Lee
Strait Times
December 6, 2024

Local actor Ryan Lian, who was recently injured in a knife attack, shared photos of his scarred face on Instagram.

In a Dec. 5 post, the 39-year-old showed close-ups of his three scars: one on the side of his lip, one on his chin and another around his left eyebrow.

Attacked in front of Nex Mall in Serangoon on November 22Lian was allegedly punched three times in the face.

The actor, who has appeared in films like Ah Boys To Men 4 (2017) and Money No Enough 3 (2024), said in Chinese Shin Min Daily News he knew neither the attacker nor his motive. He was hospitalized for several days and was released on November 25.

The suspect is a 21-year-old man named Aaron Samuel Yukon, who has been charged with intentional injury with a dangerous weapon.

As one of the scars is right next to her lip, Lian wrote in her post: “Put a smile on your face. Why do I suddenly feel like the Joker?

The Joker, a comic book villain, is often depicted with scars on both sides of his lips, making it appear as if he is perpetually wearing a creepy smile.

Lian told Shin Min after the attack that doctors told him to prepare for permanent scarring on his face even after he fully recovered. He told the newspaper that he would consider working behind the scenes if he was unable to get on-screen opportunities due to his scars.

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Lian’s friends encouraged him in the comments section of his post. His Ah Boys To Men co-star Maxi Lim said: “Okay bro, not so bad. Now you look like a Muay Thai fighter with a story to tell.

Lim advised her to use tea tree oil and tamanu oil to reduce scarring. Meanwhile, radio DJ Kunhua comforted Lian by saying, “Everything will be better from here,” and comedian Patricia Mok encouraged him to stay patient and positive.