Former screen goddess Joey Wong, who has mostly avoided public appearances since her retirement in 2005, made a rare appearance in a video on Xiaohongshu to promote her new venture – a moxibustion clinic in Canada.
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that uses mugwort on various parts of the body to stimulate blood flow and energy to maintain good health.
In the video, which saw her dressed in black and white with her signature long hair cascading over her shoulders, the 58-year-old also reflected on her life journey.
“The first half of my life was full of struggle, exploration, and confusion, while the second half of my life was more focused on inner peace, physical health, and spiritual enrichment,” she said.
“After stepping away from acting, I ended up pursuing moxibustion. People say that when you let go of yourself, you can find freedom and liberation,” Joey added.
Fans applauded the move saying she sounded at peace with herself though some were initially skeptical about the video’s authenticity as a business number was shown towards the end of the video.
Netizens also took aim at her looks accusing her of overdoing aesthetic procedures as she looked vastly different from just a few years ago.
Some even questioned if it was really the actress in the video while others asked if moxibustion was the reason behind her changed appearance.
“I had to blink twice to see if that was really Joey Wong,” read a comment while another asked “Why can’t she age gracefully to match her vibe?”