HONG KONG — In a candid studio session on Tuesday, beloved Hong Kong actor Moses Chan and actress Katy Kung taped an episode of the culinary variety show Food Powerhouse, but it was their personal updates—ranging from relationship speculations to parenting struggles—that stole the spotlight.
Joining them as guests were fellow TVB stars Joel Chan, Maria Cordero, Li Kam-kai, Lau Yeung, Lisa Lui, and Brian Chu.
Katy Kung Sets Record Straight on Business Partnership
Katy Kung, 41, used the opportunity to address lingering questions about her recent public statement regarding the end of her collaboration with a restaurant group. Taking to social media days earlier, the actress explained she had quietly parted ways with the company after their contract expired, only to see online discussions swirl around product quality concerns.
“I didn’t want to make a big deal about the contract ending, but I realized I should clarify things,” Kung said on set. “Let me be clear: my dessert chef, Tetsuya Matsuoka, and I are no longer affiliated with that group. However, Matsuoka and I still work together on our own terms.”
She admitted that the current economic climate has made business ownership especially challenging. “The market is tough right now. I’m taking a break from running any businesses for the time being,” she added.
When pressed by reporters about rumors suggesting a romantic fallout with Matsuoka, Kung laughed it off. “Don’t read into it that way. I’m single, please stop spreading rumors—I’m afraid I’ll never find a partner! He’s only my work partner.”
Turning to her co-host, Moses Chan, who is famously married to actress Aimee Chan, a reporter jokingly asked if he had any eligible bachelors to introduce. Chan replied in Mandarin with a deadpan expression: “I know nothing!”
Moses Chan on Marriage, Fatherhood, and Online Criticism
Chan, 52, also opened up about a recent vacation to South Korea with his wife, calling the couple’s getaway essential for keeping their marriage strong. “Spending quality time just the two of us is a great way to reconnect,” he said.
When asked if he plans to expand his family—the couple already has three children—Chan gave a playful yet firm response. “Three is already exhausting! The emotional and physical toll is something people may not fully understand. Leave the baby-making to Katy,” he joked.
Chan also brushed off recent online comments suggesting he looks haggard, with some netizens coining the phrase “cliff-edge aging.” Ever the professional, he took the negativity in stride. “Good meal or bad meal, I just take it as it comes. It doesn’t bother me,” he said.
Broader Impact
The episode highlights how Hong Kong’s entertainment figures are navigating public scrutiny while managing personal and professional pivots—whether recalibrating business ventures amid a sluggish economy or deflecting rumors with humor. For fans, the takeaway is clear: even celebrities prefer a dose of honesty and levity when faced with gossip.
The episode of Food Powerhouse is slated to air in the coming weeks.
