The Hong Kong actress Wang Jo-hyun, who gained popularity in South Korea as the 'bookplate goddess,' has been spotted in Canada.
According to the Hong Kong South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 5th, Wang Jo-hyun posted a video on social media (SNS) announcing that she would open a moxibustion therapy center in Vancouver, Canada, on the 24th of last month. Moxibustion is a traditional oriental medicine treatment that involves burning dried mugwort leaves to treat specific parts of the body.
In the released video, Wang Jo-hyun is seen dressed in a black turtleneck shirt and white blouse, reading a book or watering plants. She also showcased her treatment tools while sipping tea and calming her mind and body. Wang Jo-hyun noted, "After retiring from the silver screen, what I wanted to dedicate myself to most was moxibustion therapy," expressing her desire to find inner truth through it. She stated, "I came to believe in Buddhism to pursue spiritual realms, inner peace, wisdom, and liberation," and added, "When I enter the moxibustion center, I focus on physical well-being. I strive to balance my mind and body, alleviate stress, and heal discomfort."
She further explained, "The first half of my life was filled with struggle, exploration, and confusion. In the latter half, I will focus more on inner peace, physical health, and spiritual fulfillment," stating, "I opened the center to spread the health benefits that moxibustion provides." According to the media, the center is reportedly aimed at the Chinese community settled in Vancouver. Wang Jo-hyun has established official accounts on Chinese Weibo and Douyin to actively promote the center.
Born in 1967, Wang Jo-hyun became a top star in the Chinese-speaking world with the release of the film "A Chinese Ghost Story" in 1987. She is considered one of the representative beauties of the Chinese-speaking region along with Brigitte Lin. After the release of the film "My Lovely Sam Soon" in 2004, she halted her acting activities and moved to Canada.