62-year-old Yip Tung’s Response to Criticism of Declining Energy Goes Viral

Recently, the mainland Chinese variety show “Riding the Wind 2025” and “Sisters Who Make Waves 6” have been continuously making headlines. In a recent episode, a seemingly simple team selection caused a huge uproar: when 32-year-old mainland Chinese actress Fang Qi questioned the energy levels of her teammate, 62-year-old Hong Kong artist Yip Tong responded candidly, saying, “When you doubt my energy, I think you have a real problem.” The conversation quickly became a hot topic online.

Yip Tong, with her white hair, has been participating in “Riding the Wind 2025” and despite being the oldest contestant, she has been actively participating in all activities, showing no signs of lagging behind the younger contestants. During a reorganization, Fang Qi was chosen for Yip Tong’s team but decided to join another group, explaining, “Yip Tong’s choice is very tempting, but I really want a singing and dancing stage. I would be very worried about Yip Tong’s energy levels. As always, I hope my sister has fun!”

Fang Qi’s words left the other “sisters” present dumbfounded. Yip Tong, upon hearing this, hugged Fang Qi and replied, “I have always had fun, but I think you have a real problem when you doubt my energy.” This response instantly escalated the tension in the room, leaving everyone stunned and Fang Qi with a surprised expression.

Xie Na quickly intervened, stating that Fang Qi’s comments were inappropriate, and imitated Yip Tong’s tone, saying, “I chose you, you say I have energy issues, and then you come over saying you want me to have fun. Do I have the energy to have fun?” Yip Tong immediately reassured, saying, “It’s okay, it’s okay,” diffusing the awkward situation.

The segment of the show sparked discussions online, with netizens commenting, “Yip Tong is so tough, she should clap back!” “Fang Qi’s comment was really embarrassing.”

With topics like “#YipTongClapsBack at Fang Qi#” and “#FangQiEmotionalIntelligence#” trending on Weibo, on the afternoon of the 4th, Xie Na responded to the related topics humorously, saying, “My husband is too straightforward, and there are two spectators not afraid of stirring up trouble.”

Yip Tong, who is 62 years old this year, won the Best Actress award at the 3rd Hong Kong Film Awards in 1983 for her role in the comedy film “Seven Days of Love.” In 1989, she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards for her performance in the film “Rouge.” She was the first actress to win two Hong Kong Film Awards.

Yip Tong, who once played male roles, portrayed “Xu Xian” in the “New Legend of Madame White Snake” alongside Joey Wong. In the stage play “King Lear,” she appeared with a white hairdo, playing the lead role of King Lear. With no dialogue in the performance, she relied solely on body language, showcasing her exceptional acting skills, which earned her praise from the audience.

In recent years, Yip Tong, with her white hair, shared her skincare tips on the show “Health Matters the Most” hosted by Chen Zhiyun. She revealed that some people have pointed out her aging appearance, but she has chosen not to dye her hair black in response. She stated, “I don’t feel old, but when I realized my age, I accepted the natural color of my hair. I no longer dye it; it’s a form of self-acceptance.” She emphasized that embracing her white hair is accepting herself and no longer pretending to be younger, just embracing her current self.