Dean Lin

ABOUT DEAN LIN

Engaging content creator and mental health advocate known for his daily reminders, comedic content and relatable reels. He filmed vlogs on life advice about friendships, relationships and cultural trends. He has amassed more than 100,000 followers on his deanwlin Instagram account. His content is based on real-life experiences and compelling narratives.

He joined Instagram in January 2012.

In April 2025, he attended his first Coachella Music Festival. He published his first book, Dean's Way Out, and became a best-selling author. He's also appeared on BuzzFeed and in SyFy's The Movie Show.

He grew up in Queens, New York. He has been based in Los Angeles, California.

He was on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah . He also appeared on Cardi B Tries.