According to HK01, Joey Wong recently joined Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Kuaishou. He created his Douyin account on January 28 and posted a short seven-second video revealing his current appearance. The clip immediately went viral, attracting over 1.3 million followers in just one day. The post garnered hundreds of thousands of comments and shares, underscoring his enduring star power despite being retired for many years.
The actress, who recently celebrated her 59th birthday on January 31, celebrated the occasion by opening an account on Xiaohongshu and sharing a heartfelt message about her life. She wrote that she has spent the last few years living calmly and fully, running a small moxibustion therapy space, helping others find warmth and peace through traditional herbal practices. She also said she enjoys spending time with her dog, taking care of plants and going for walks, adding that time has taught her the value of loving the present.
Joey Wong explained why she joined on social media, saying that she will not return as an actress but as someone who wants to share life itself. He expressed a desire to document the ordinary moments of the streets he walked, the daily routine and the small ways to find peace during emotional ups and downs, emphasizing that these simple, even slightly problematic moments form his truest self.
Further fueling the return rumors, netizens discovered a Weibo account called “Joey Wong Studio”, which is believed to be run by a team representing the actress. The account describes itself as a bridge for Wong to share her personal life with those who continue to remember and support her. This discovery has intensified speculation that the veteran star could be laying the groundwork for a return to showbiz.
Online chatter has even suggested that Joey Wong might appear on a reality program like Let’s go back to the idolbased on rumors that the production staff traveled to Canada earlier this year to personally invite her with a generous offer. Some sources have gone so far as to claim that he has already signed a cooperation agreement, with his recent social media activity seen as part of the preparation. Others speculate that his online presence may be linked to plans for a new business venture.
Despite the growing rumors, Joey Wong has remained silent regarding any potential return. Born in 1967 in Taiwan, Joey Wong rose to fame in the 1980s and has become a distinctive icon of Hong Kong cinema. He starred in numerous classics, including A Chinese ghost story with Leslie Cheung, Green snake together with Maggie Cheung, God of gamblers with Chow Yun-fat and Andy Lau, and Swordsman II with Brigitte Lin. Beyond her acclaimed acting career, she has been celebrated as one of the great beauties of Chinese-language cinema.
Sources: TN
