Hong Kong – Actress and singer Joey Thye made a sparkling appearance Thursday at the 45th Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, wearing a timepiece worth tens of thousands of dollars. Despite her curated collection, Thye admitted she is naturally careless and rarely wears her prized watches outside for fear of losing them.
Thye revealed that her personal stash includes a watch minted in her birth year, as well as a model once worn by Japanese superstar Kimura Takuya. Rumors have suggested that particular style now trades for more than 300,000 Hong Kong dollars on the secondary market. “I don’t follow the investment potential,” Thye said in a neutral tone, stressing she buys watches for personal enjoyment and has no plans to sell any.
The star is currently deep in production for the new drama Demon Exorcist Express. Thye described a grueling schedule: filming through the night, then catching only two hours of sleep before dashing to the watch fair. Laughing, she said she suspects she might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. “I’m thankful that the all-night shoots haven’t left me looking wrecked,” she added. “In fact, I’ve lost some weight. Once I get more defined muscles, I might just show up in a bikini every day.”
She quickly clarified the remark was a joke.
On-set Quirks and Ghostly Whispers
Thye also shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes about her co-stars. “Kalok Chow has a special ability,” she said. “He can fall asleep anywhere, anytime, the moment we cut.” Thye, along with cast mates Hera Chan, Kalok Chow, and Ricco Ng, has been sneakily snapping unflattering photos of each other. “We plan to release those ‘ugly shots’ during promotional events to boost ratings when the show airs,” she said.
Coinciding with the Hungry Ghost Festival in the lunar calendar, Thye noted some eerie occurrences on set: unexplained static noises and malfunctioning monitors. Yet she said she felt unbothered, attributing the calm to the large number of male colleagues present, which she said brings “strong yang energy.”
Bigger Picture
Thye’s candid remarks offer a glimpse into the intense, often sleep-deprived reality of Hong Kong television production—and the lighthearted camaraderie that helps actors cope. With Demon Exorcist Express expected to air later this year, fans can anticipate not only supernatural thrills but also some behind-the-scenes mischief. For watch enthusiasts, Thye’s decision to prioritize passion over profit reinforces a key lesson: collect what you love, not what might rise in value.
