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The couple also revealed that building a family together was their “ultimate goal”, and while this pregnancy “came a little bit earlier than expected”, they were still “really excited”.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" />
The couple also revealed that building a family together was their “ultimate goal”, and while this pregnancy “came a little bit earlier than expected”, they were still “really excited”.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" />
== Newsworthy incidents ==
=== Featured in Island of Hearts game ===
[[File:Island of hearts steam.jpg|thumb|320x320px|''Island of Hearts game. Photo from [https://store.steampowered.com/app/3794770/Island_of_Hearts/ Steam].'']]
On 8 October 2025, Jianhao made an announcement about the game on his Instagram.<ref name=":11">“[https://www.instagram.com/thejianhaotan/p/DP-oRKqk4Bv/?hl=en&img_index=11 @thejianhaotan]” ''Instagram,'' 19 October, 2025. Accessed 3 February 2026.</ref> Island of Hearts is developed by Titan Digital Media (Jianhao’s company) and published by 4Divinity and was promoted during an event with Gamescomasia in Singapore.<ref name=":11" /> The game is said to be a romantic live-action interactive game, where players make choices that determine their character’s relationships set on a fictional island resort.<ref name=":12">“[https://www.iohgame.com/ Island of Hearts]” ''4Divinity.'' n.d. Accessed 3 February 2026.</ref> The game is set to release in Spring of 2026 (mid-February) and features several popular Asian content creators.<ref>“[https://www.instagram.com/thejianhaotan/p/DPjWkMSD2fT/?hl=en @thejianhaotan]” ''Instagram'', 8 October, 2025. Accessed 3 February 2026.</ref>
Debbie Soon is one of six main female cast members in Island of Hearts, introduced alongside [https://www.instagram.com/leah_usami/?hl=en Leah Usami], [https://www.instagram.com/kaikai_babyg/?hl=en Kaikai (Baby G)], [https://www.instagram.com/nahyunworld/?hl=en Nahyun Kim], [https://www.instagram.com/ayakogawa/ Ayako Ogawa] and fellow Singaporean content creator [https://www.instagram.com/ms_puiyi/ Siew Pui Yi (Ms Puiyi)] as “the women behind the island’s most intriguing characters.” She plays the character Gabby, who is described as the cheerful and dependable center of the group and is always ready with a comforting smile.<ref name=":12" />
==== Backlash for inappropriate content ====
While the game’s creation is generally well-received, many people found a significant mismatch between the creator, Jianhao and the game’s content.
Jianhao Tan built his fame (over 7.7 million YouTube subscribers) on family-friendly, school-themed comedy sketches like Titan Academy.<ref name=":13">Tseng, Ethel. “[https://www.asiaone.com/singapore/influencer-jianhao-tan-dating-game-island-of-hearts Influencer Jianhao Tan slammed for promoting dating game on Instagram, publisher clarifies it's 'not for children']” ''Asiaone,'' 30 January, 2026. Accessed 3 February 2026.</ref><ref name=":14">Lian, Gerome. “[https://mustsharenews.com/jianhao-tan-dating-simulator-game/ S’pore YouTuber JianHao Tan launches dating simulator game, clarifies it’s not for kids amid backlash]” ''Mustsharenews,'' 28 January, 2026. Accessed 3 February 2026.</ref> His core fanbase includes many children and teenagers. Critics argue that promoting a game with "scantily clad" influencers and adult romantic themes to this audience is irresponsible.
Multiple local content creators have voiced their concerns. One user, @gamatoot, [https://www.tiktok.com/@gamatoot/video/7597758551771122952?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7560883785181775381 pointed out that "Jianhao Tan's audience are kids"].<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" /> Another, @iampoopy228, [https://www.tiktok.com/@iampoopy228/video/7599337998722878740?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc demonstrated that Steam's age-restriction warnings are easy to bypass] and that children can use gift cards to purchase the game, undermining Tan's defense that it requires adult credit cards.<ref name=":14" /><ref name=":15">Tseng, Ethel. “[https://www.stomp.sg/trending-now/influencer-jianhao-tans-dating-game-under-fire-not-being-age-appropriate-developers Influencer Jianhao Tan slammed for promoting dating game on IG page, publisher clarifies it's 'not for children']” ''Stomp,'' 29 January, 2026. Accessed 3 February 2026.</ref>
==== Official response and statement by Jianhao ====
In response to the wide backlash, Jianhao and the game’s publisher, 4Divinity issued several clarifications. Jianhao states that the game was “never marketed to kids” and is “not a porn game” and argues that more extreme content is readily available on platforms like Instagram or TikTok.<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" /> He also notes that the game was a collaboration between six to seven companies and would not be promoted on his main channel on Youtube.<ref name=":14" />
4Divinity also clarified that they take "full responsibility" for the game's development and are working with Singapore's IMDA for an official age rating. They stated the game is intended for ages 16 and above and contains no explicit sexual acts.<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" /> Keith Liu, Deputy CEO of GCL Holdings, defended JianHao, saying he "did nothing irresponsible nor illegal" and that the promotional posts were not on "child-focused channels".<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":15" />
==References/ Citations==
==References/ Citations==
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 20 February 2026

Debbie Soon
Debbie Soon infobox update.jpg
Born3 April 1997
Alma materQueenstown Secondary School
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Spouse(s)JianHao Tan (m. 2019)
ChildrenStarley Tan (b. 2019)

Debbie Soon (born 3 April 1997) is a Singaporean influencer under Titan Digital Media.[1] She is married to the Singaporean YouTuber, JianHao Tan.[2][3] As of September 2022, Debbie has over 415,000 followers on Instagram.[4]

Background

Education

After achieving a score of 219 for her Primary School Leaving examinations (PSLE),[5] Debbie enrolled in Queensway Secondary School.[6] She then furthered her studies in Hotel Management[7] at Singapore Polytechnic.[8][9] Debbie eventually withdrew from the polytechnic course, having stated that she had not enjoyed it.[5]

Marriage to Jianhao Tan

JianHao and Debbie pictured at their solemnisation ceremony in 2019. Photo from Instagram.

The couple first met at the pet grooming salon where Debbie had been working at.[10] At the time, JianHao had intended to bring his pet Pomeranian for grooming. Debbie and JianHao started dating in 2015 and by March 2019, the two were engaged.[2][10][11][12] JianHao proposed to Debbie by pranking her into attending a fake Skechers launch event that he orchestrated.[13] The couple had their solemnisation ceremony at Rasa Sentosa in Singapore on 21 May 2019.[14][15]

Children

On 14 April 2019, the couple announced that they were pregnant with their first child.[16] When the announcement was made, Debbie was already sixteen weeks pregnant.[17] Debbie and JianHao organised a gender reveal party, announcing that they were having a daughter.[18] Debbie gave birth to Starley on 19 September 2019.[3][19] The family owns a vlogging channel, JEBBEY FAMILY, which was previously under the name KINGHAO. As of September 2022, the channel currently has 763,000 subscribers.[20]

Career

Early Career - Pet groomer and baker

One of the custom dog-friendly cakes by Debbie when she was running The Woof Barkery. Photo from Instagram.

Before becoming an influencer, Debbie worked as a pet groomer.[21][22] She also used to run a pet bakery called The Woof Barkery[23] having been skilled in making baked goods for dogs.[22] In an interview on The Team Titan Show, Debbie shared that she stopped running the business because her lifestyle involved impromptu travel plans that left little time for entertaining potential customers.[22]

Influencer

Debbie has advertised for brands like Shopee[24], London Weight Management[25] and Somethinc[26] on her Instagram page.

Titan Digital Media - Actress and host

Debbie pictured in the thumbnail for one of her Expecting Soon episodes. Photo from YouTube.

As a personality under Titan Digital Media, Debbie is often featured in videos on the following YouTube channels - JianHao Tan, LADIES FIRST, THE IN CENTRAL, TITAN GAMERS, and PLAYTIME TV.[1] These channels are under Titan Digital Media.

Debbie plays the eponymous character 'Debbie' in The Titan Academy (School Series), also known as Class T1T5, on the JianHao Tan YouTube channel. On LADIES FIRST, Debbie was one of the hosts for Bridesmaid Duties and the main host for Expecting Soon.

Collaborations

Debbie has made video appearances on YouTube channels like Night Owl Cinematics and Ridhwan Azman.[27][28] She was the guest star in the sixteenth episode of the meWATCH series Prank It! which aired on 24 January 2020.[29]

Other ventures

WooW - Dessert Bar Manager (2016 - 2017)

Debbie was the manager at WooW - a dessert bar that was founded by JianHao and two other partners in August 2016.[30] By September 2017, JianHao and Debbie were no longer working with WooW due to internal conflicts with the other partners.[10] In the interview, Debbie also mentioned that she had prior experience working in the F&B industry before joining WooW.

The Starry Co - Founder (2020 - Present)

In 2020, Debbie established the online jewellery brand, The Starry Co.[31] According to the store’s website, they produce locally-designed Diamond Simulant pieces for everyday wear.[32] The brand’s name was inspired by her daughter, Starley.[32]

Media coverage

Mustshare News (2019)

On 21 March 2019, Mustshare News ran an article on Debbie, detailing facts about her early career and relationship with Jianhao Tan.[8] In it, she reveals that she met Jianhao while working as a pet groomer for his Pomeranian, Buncha.[8] The two would later publicly reveal their relationship in 2016 through a YouTube video.[8][11]

Yahoo! Singapore (2019)

Debbie was featured in a Yahoo!Singapore article on 17 April 2019 with her husband Jianhao Tan, which covered her pregnancy and the couple’s preparations as they welcomed their first child.[17] In this article, she shared how she had suspicions that she was pregnant after her period tracker notified her that her period was 57 days late.[17] Following a pregnancy test, the couple scheduled a doctor’s appointment to confirm the pregnancy.[17]

The couple also revealed that building a family together was their “ultimate goal”, and while this pregnancy “came a little bit earlier than expected”, they were still “really excited”.[16][17]

Newsworthy incidents

Featured in Island of Hearts game

Island of Hearts game. Photo from Steam.

On 8 October 2025, Jianhao made an announcement about the game on his Instagram.[33] Island of Hearts is developed by Titan Digital Media (Jianhao’s company) and published by 4Divinity and was promoted during an event with Gamescomasia in Singapore.[33] The game is said to be a romantic live-action interactive game, where players make choices that determine their character’s relationships set on a fictional island resort.[34] The game is set to release in Spring of 2026 (mid-February) and features several popular Asian content creators.[35]

Debbie Soon is one of six main female cast members in Island of Hearts, introduced alongside Leah Usami, Kaikai (Baby G), Nahyun Kim, Ayako Ogawa and fellow Singaporean content creator Siew Pui Yi (Ms Puiyi) as “the women behind the island’s most intriguing characters.” She plays the character Gabby, who is described as the cheerful and dependable center of the group and is always ready with a comforting smile.[34]

Backlash for inappropriate content

While the game’s creation is generally well-received, many people found a significant mismatch between the creator, Jianhao and the game’s content.

Jianhao Tan built his fame (over 7.7 million YouTube subscribers) on family-friendly, school-themed comedy sketches like Titan Academy.[36][37] His core fanbase includes many children and teenagers. Critics argue that promoting a game with "scantily clad" influencers and adult romantic themes to this audience is irresponsible.

Multiple local content creators have voiced their concerns. One user, @gamatoot, pointed out that "Jianhao Tan's audience are kids".[36][37] Another, @iampoopy228, demonstrated that Steam's age-restriction warnings are easy to bypass and that children can use gift cards to purchase the game, undermining Tan's defense that it requires adult credit cards.[37][38]

Official response and statement by Jianhao

In response to the wide backlash, Jianhao and the game’s publisher, 4Divinity issued several clarifications. Jianhao states that the game was “never marketed to kids” and is “not a porn game” and argues that more extreme content is readily available on platforms like Instagram or TikTok.[36][37] He also notes that the game was a collaboration between six to seven companies and would not be promoted on his main channel on Youtube.[37]

4Divinity also clarified that they take "full responsibility" for the game's development and are working with Singapore's IMDA for an official age rating. They stated the game is intended for ages 16 and above and contains no explicit sexual acts.[36][37] Keith Liu, Deputy CEO of GCL Holdings, defended JianHao, saying he "did nothing irresponsible nor illegal" and that the promotional posts were not on "child-focused channels".[36][38]

References/ Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 “Our Influencers”. Titan Digital Media. n.d. Accessed on 23 September 2022.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Singsaver.com.sg. “YouTuber Tan JianHao on his marriage plans and relationship finances”. AsiaOne. March 2, 2019. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lee, Mavis. "YouTuber Jianhao Tan & His Wife Are Giving Birth Now, The Internet Is Freaking Out With Them". MustShare News. September 19, 2019. Accessed on 5 May 2020.
  4. ↑ “@debbwie”. Instagram. n.d. Accessed 23 September 2022.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 JEBBEY FAMILY. “Assumptions About Me… (Debbie)”. YouTube. March 24, 2020. Accessed on 23 September 2022.
  6. ↑ qss queensway. “QSS magazine 2013”. issuu. October 24, 2013. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  7. ↑ Abdullah, Alfieyah. “YouTuber to serial entrepreneur: Debbie Soon on starting her own jewellery brand at only 25”. Vulcan Post. August 1, 2022. Accessed on 23 September 2022.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 “7 Things About Debbie Soon, Besides Her Becoming Mrs JianHao Tan Soon”. MS News. March 21, 2019. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  9. ↑ Singsaver. “Youtube Star Tan Jianhao Shares His Marriage Plans And How He Manages Relationship Finances”. Her World. March 4, 2019. Accessed on 22 April 2020.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 TEAM TITAN. “How JianHao and Debbie Met and What Happened to WooW? - The Team Titan Show”. YouTube. April 21, 2020. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 JianHao Tan. “MEET MY NEW GIRLFRIEND”. YouTube. August 6, 2017. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  12. ↑ “@debbwie”. Instagram. March 17, 2019. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  13. ↑ JianHao Tan. “The Big Surprise Proposal - JianHao Tan & Debbie” . YouTube. March 17, 2019. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  14. ↑ JianHao Tan. “JianHao Tan and Debbie’s Wedding”. YouTube. July 14, 2019. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  15. ↑ Ruth Y. “JianHao Tan and Debbie Soon want tech-free childhood for their daughter”. ALVINOLOGY. August 23, 2019. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 JianHao Tan. “We're Having a Baby!”. YouTube. April 14, 2019. Accessed on 30 May 2019.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 Ang, Wenting. “Singapore YouTuber and celebrity couple Jianhao Tan and Debbie Soon expecting first Child”. Yahoo Lifestyle Singapore. April 17, 2019. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  18. ↑ JianHao Tan. “Boy or Girl? - Gender Reveal Party”.YouTube. May 5, 2019. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  19. ↑ debbwie. "Happy Birthday my little tofu princess 👸🏻 thank you for cooperating with me and making my entire pregnancy journey so smooth and happy 💖👶🏻⭐️ you are more than we could ever ask for! We love you forever and always 👨‍👩‍👧 19.09.19". Instagram. September 19, 2019. Accessed on 20 April 2020.
  20. ↑ JEBBEY FAMILY. “JEBBEY FAMILY”. YouTube. n.d. Accessed on 23 September 2022.
  21. ↑ “YouTube star Jianhao Tan, fiancee Debbie Soon: We’re having a baby!”. Young Parents. April 15, 2019. Accessed on 22 April 2020.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 TEAM TITAN. “Debbie on Marriage, Quarantine and Being a Young Mom”. YouTube. April 15, 2020. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  23. ↑ “@thewoofbarkery”. Instagram. Accessed on 21 April 2020
  24. ↑ “@debbwie”. Instagram. November 29, 2019. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  25. ↑ “@debbwie”. Instagram. December 12, 2019. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  26. ↑ “@debbwie”. Instagram. July 7, 2022. Accessed on 23 September 2022.
  27. ↑ Ryan Sylvia. “12 Types of Classmates!”. YouTube. May 6, 2018. Accessed on 22 April 2020.
  28. ↑ Ridhwan Azman. “Types of People You Meet After Break Up”. YouTube. October 7, 2018. Accessed on 22 April 2020.
  29. ↑ meWATCH. “Prank It! 这个是不是Prank?! EP16”. YouTube. January 24, 2020. Accessed on 22 April 2020.
  30. ↑ “@thejianhaotan”. Instagram. November 3, 2017. Accessed on 21 April 2020.
  31. ↑ “@thestarry.co”. Instagram. n.d. Accessed on 23 September 2022.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 “Our Starry Story”. The Starry Co. n.d. Accessed on 23 September 2022.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 “@thejianhaotan” Instagram, 19 October, 2025. Accessed 3 February 2026.
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 “Island of Hearts” 4Divinity. n.d. Accessed 3 February 2026.
  35. ↑ “@thejianhaotan” Instagram, 8 October, 2025. Accessed 3 February 2026.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 Tseng, Ethel. “Influencer Jianhao Tan slammed for promoting dating game on Instagram, publisher clarifies it's 'not for children'” Asiaone, 30 January, 2026. Accessed 3 February 2026.
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 Lian, Gerome. “S’pore YouTuber JianHao Tan launches dating simulator game, clarifies it’s not for kids amid backlash” Mustsharenews, 28 January, 2026. Accessed 3 February 2026.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Tseng, Ethel. “Influencer Jianhao Tan slammed for promoting dating game on IG page, publisher clarifies it's 'not for children'” Stomp, 29 January, 2026. Accessed 3 February 2026.
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