49-year-old former TVB star receives intensive care at Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre; friends and former colleagues visit while fans share heartwarming stories online.
HONG KONG — Hong Kong actress Chung Lai-ki, 49, is currently receiving treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre after being admitted with a sudden illness. The news has prompted an outpouring of support from her close-knit circle of celebrity friends, known collectively as the “Seven Fairies.”
On Tuesday afternoon, fellow actress Tong Ying-ying was spotted arriving at the hospital wearing a cap and face mask. She did not stop to speak with reporters, choosing to maintain privacy during the sensitive visit. The hospital appearance followed a visit the previous day from another group member, Leung Ching-ki, who had also made the trip to show support. Other members of the friend group, including Chow Ka-wai and Yiu O-yi, have reportedly visited in recent days as well.
Chung, a former Miss Hong Kong contestant turned actress, has built a second career as a yoga instructor over the past several years. Her health scare has prompted a wave of warm messages from netizens on social media platforms, many of whom have shared personal anecdotes about being taught by her.
One online commenter praised Chung as “the best of all the celebrities I have met,” noting her down-to-earth demeanor and lack of airs. Others highlighted her patience, gentleness, and the ease with which she demonstrates advanced yoga poses. “She handles extremely difficult movements with such ease and precision, maintaining beauty and grace throughout,” wrote another admirer, adding that her teaching style is both meticulous and kind.
Fans have been flooding social media with well-wishes, urging the actress to “get well soon” and expressing hopes for her full recovery. The hashtag trend reflects the deep affection the public holds for the performer, who has remained a beloved figure in Hong Kong entertainment circles despite stepping back from the screen in recent years.
Chung’s career spanned numerous television dramas in the early 2000s, and she has remained in the public eye through her yoga business and her appearances alongside her former co-stars. The “Seven Fairies” — a tight group of actresses who formed a lasting friendship during their time in the industry — have been a recurring presence in local entertainment news, often documenting their gatherings on social media.
While no official update on Chung’s condition has been released by her family or medical team, the steady stream of visits from her peers suggests the situation, while serious, is being managed with optimism. Hospital staff have not commented on her prognosis.
The actress’s hospitalization serves as a reminder of the fragility of health, even for those who appear strong and active. As her friends continue their bedside vigils, supporters across the city are holding onto hope for her swift and complete recovery. Further updates are expected in the coming days as her condition evolves.
