Elena Kong Clears Air with Rosita Kwan After 'Rude' Miss Hong Kong Controversy
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago3 MIN
Summary
TV Queen Elena Kong recently sparked controversy by criticizing an unnamed Miss Hong Kong contestant for having "no upbringing" and poor table manners on an online program . The comments led to speculation that 2020 Miss Hong Kong third runner-up Rosita Kwan was the target, as the two had previously collaborated on the food program "GBA Gourmet Fun Guide" . On July 7, Kong shared photos with Kwan on social media showing the pair in an intimate gathering, drinking from the same cup and posing with arms around each other, effectively demonstrating their relationship remained unaffected by the incident . The actual subject of Kong's criticism was later revealed to be 2023 Miss Hong Kong third runner-up Winki Wang, who wrote a handwritten letter admitting she "didn't know how to hold chopsticks" and thanking Kong for her guidance .
Key Points
- Elena Kong criticized an unnamed Miss Hong Kong contestant for "unsightly eating habits" and "not knowing how to hold chopsticks," calling it a sign of "no upbringing" on an online program .
- Rosita Kwan, 2020 Miss Hong Kong third runner-up, became a suspect due to her previous collaboration with Kong on "GBA Gourmet Fun Guide" .
- On July 7, Kong posted photos with Kwan showing them drinking from the same cup and posing with arms around each other at a casual dinner gathering .
- Kong addressed Kwan by her drama character name "Che Chin-chin" from "Get On A Flat," writing "Two mother and daughter need to meet up, have a meal, chat, and drink from the same cup! Love u Chin Chin!" .
- The actual target of Kong's criticism was identified as Winki Wang, 2023 Miss Hong Kong third runner-up, who admitted her fault in a handwritten letter .
- Kong and Kwan developed a close mother-daughter bond after starring together in the hit anniversary drama "Get On A Flat," for which Kong won Best Actress .
- Kwan accompanied Kong to multiple mainland Chinese cities including Guangzhou, Kaiping, Jiangmen, Huizhou, and Shenzhen for the 2024 program "GBA Gourmet Fun Guide" .
Why It Matters
This incident highlights how quickly speculation can spread in Hong Kong's entertainment industry and damage innocent parties' reputations before facts emerge . The resolution through Wang's handwritten apology and Kong's public reconciliation with Kwan demonstrates the importance of clarifying misunderstandings promptly in the age of social media, where celebrity comments can be rapidly misinterpreted and amplified by netizens .
This incident highlights how quickly speculation can spread in Hong Kong's entertainment industry and damage innocent parties' reputations before facts emerge . The resolution through Wang's handwritten apology and Kong's public reconciliation with Kwan demonstrates the importance of clarifying misunderstandings promptly in the age of social media, where celebrity comments can be rapidly misinterpreted and amplified by netizens .