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The Taiwanese influencer Jolie has faced public scrutiny after her “life halo” photography sessions, marketed as tools for manifestation and spiritual energy, were exposed as a sweat machine by comedian and critic Silan. According to multiple reports, the sessions, which reportedly generated over 40 million NT dollars in revenue, involved participants wearing a device designed to simulate “energy” through perspiration. Silan’s allegations, first published by 壹蘋新聞網, have reignited debates about the commercialization of spiritual practices in the influencer industry. Silan’s Satirical Jab at ‘Life Halo’
Silan, known for his satirical take on pseudoscientific trends, criticized Jolie’s content as a “cleverly packaged scam” during a live stream. He claimed that the “life halo” photos, which often feature subjects surrounded by glowing light effects, were created using a low-cost device that induces sweating to produce the illusion of energy. “No one questioned why the photos always look the same? It’s not magic—it’s 1,500 NT dollars for a session and a machine that makes you sweat,” Silan said, according to 中時新聞網. The comedian further questioned the ethics of monetizing spiritual practices, citing similar controversies involving figures like the self-proclaimed “master” Song Qili and the Church of Scientology. The ‘Life Halo’ Series: Art or Exploitation? Jolie’s “life halo” series, which gained traction in 2024, was initially promoted as a way to “harness positive energy” through photography. “If it’s about energy, why does it require a machine?” asked a commenter on a NOWnews article.