HONG KONG – Hong Kong singer CY Chen, a finalist from the popular reality competition King Maker III, is set to become a father. The 30-year-old artist and his longtime girlfriend, singer-songwriter Shimica Wong, are expecting their first child after more than a year of dating, according to multiple reports confirmed by Chen’s management.
Chen, who placed eighth in the 2020 ViuTV talent show King Maker III, has been largely absent from the public eye for over a year. He took an extended hiatus from his career to refocus after feeling disoriented, but returned to the music scene earlier this year. The pregnancy news broke as Chen was making his comeback.
Manager Confirms “Pending Announcement”
Chen attended the SHINE ON! Po Leung Kuk Charity Concert on Monday evening (Oct. 14) in Hong Kong. When approached by reporters about the impending parenthood, he appeared startled, looking around and asking, “Becoming a father?” His manager quickly stepped in, telling the media, “You can write about it, but an announcement is pending.”
The revelation has sent ripples through Hong Kong’s entertainment circle, where the couple’s relationship had been an open secret among industry insiders.
A Musical Romance
According to sources, Chen and the 33-year-old Wong met in early 2023 at a friend’s music event. Bonding over their shared passion for music, they quickly became close and later began a romantic relationship. Wong, originally from Spain and raised in Hong Kong since age 3, has built a career as a behind-the-scenes music creator. She self-funded and released a song titled Memories 回憶 last year, featuring Chen on vocals and rapper Kay Lau on the rap verse.
Wong is perhaps best known for her award-winning work: she won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Original Film Song for Dance Like Crazy from the hit movie The Way We Dance. She has also written for major artists including Sammi Cheng, Janice Vidal, Jill Vidal, and JW Wang. Last year, she collaborated with Cheng on the track New Creation and performed alongside her on multiple occasions.
A Carefully Guarded Secret
Reports indicate that Wong learned of her pregnancy in March. Because Chen was in the middle of restructuring his career and preparing for a comeback, the couple chose to keep the news private, sharing it only with a handful of close friends.
Wong’s social media activity has been notably sparse since April, with recent posts consisting of a few fleeting Instagram stories that did not show her lower body. Sources say that after a prenatal checkup in July, Wong briefly uploaded an ultrasound image to her social media account. The post garnered congratulatory messages from fellow artists including JACE, Janice Vidal, Jill Vidal, and Cloud Wan, but it was later deleted.
Career Crossroads
Chen’s return to the spotlight marks a new chapter. After gaining attention for his vocal ability on King Maker III, he signed in 2022 as the first artist under One Cool ChillGOOD, a joint venture between Louis Koo’s One Cool Group and the company co-founded by Leo Ku’s wife, Lorraine Ku. He won several rookie awards early in his career but later requested a long break from his label to combat burnout.
Now, with a child on the way and his music career restarting, the singer faces the challenge of balancing professional ambitions with impending fatherhood. Industry observers say the news may add a new layer of emotional depth to his upcoming work, while also raising questions about how the couple will manage their private lives under the glare of public scrutiny. For now, fans await the official announcement—and the next verse in their story.
