Local Mandopop stars JJ Lin and Stefanie Sun will be performing a new single together this National Day.

The single is an English version of the Mandarin song "Stay With You", which was released by the pair in January this year to encourage frontline workers around the world.

The duet will be performed in a special part of the National Day Parade (NDP), but here's the catch — Lin will be performing in Taiwan, where he is currently based, while Sun will be singing along with him in Singapore.

The track will also be released on all digital platforms on August 9 at 10pm.

The English version of "Stay With Me" was specially penned by the pair to encourage Singaporeans to continue the good fight amidst the tough times brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.

This is the first time both Singaporean artistes are releasing a track together. It is also the first time both artistes will be performing a duet together for National Day.

"2020 has been a difficult year for us all. I hope that this special rendition of “Stay With You” can kindle a sense of togetherness no matter where we are," said Lin in an Instagram post.

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"As we look forward to celebrate as a nation in these trying times, JJ and I would like to show our appreciation through this English rendition of 'Stay With You'," wrote Sun. "To the people who have stayed where they are most needed and kept us safe, thank you. ⁣Together we are stronger."⁣

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You can watch the National Day Parade on August 9, 7pm on the free-to-air TV channels, MeWatch, or the NDPeeps YouTube channel.

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Top image credits: Screengrab from YouTube.