The 53-year-old decided to explore the apps after hearing about a friend who found “true love” through one. Photo: Elena Kong/Instagram
Hong Kong actress and presenter Elena Kong recently revealed that she has been using dating apps, hoping to connect with younger men.
The 53-year-old decided to explore the apps after hearing about a friend who found “true love” through one.
However, Kong clarified that her intentions were different. She talked about this during a livestream of a YouTube series she co-hosts with actor Carlo Ng.
“I was wondering, 'Can you really find someone on it?'” she said on the show, as translated by 8days.com.
Kong admitted she was curious about the experience and downloaded several apps, trying them out for two weeks.
Unlike her friend, the Beauty Knows No Pain actress wasn’t seeking romance but was open to casual hook-ups.
“Do you think I’m looking for true love? I set the age range to 35 to 40 years,” she said with a laugh after fans cautioned her that most people on dating apps are just looking for hook-ups.
When Ng teased her about her preferences, asking if she was drawn to muscular men, she responded: “Of course! I need someone who can invigorate me, bring me new energy, and a fresh start.”
But even celebrities aren’t immune to the pitfalls of online dating.
The Triumph In The Skies II actress recounted meeting a man whose appearance didn’t match his profile photos. When she confronted him, he became defensive.
Interestingly, Kong also took measures to protect her identity, using side-profile photos and an alias to avoid being recognised.
Her efforts, however, were thwarted when news broke about her presence on dating apps.
Following the revelation, she began receiving a flood of messages daily – not just on the apps but also on her Facebook and Instagram.
“Some messages were very direct,” she recalled. “One guy wrote, ‘I’m 40, very fit! I’ll give you an unforgettable night.’”
Despite the challenges, Kong seems to have embraced the experience with humour and an open mind, proving that age is no barrier to exploring new possibilities – even in the unpredictable world of online dating.
She was previously married to Ng Kwan Cheung, the brother of Sandra Ng.
