When she got married to Jerry, Lily devoted herself to raising her family and it was only when her sons were in their teens that she made a comeback to pursue her dreams as a singer and musician. But with gigs and job opportunities in showbiz coming to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 43-year-old decided to join the insurance industry.

Her Instagram profile states she is a risk and wealth management manager, and according to reports, is doing so well in her new job that she achieved the top sales performance in the company after just one month.

When asked about her career switch, she told the media that she is now an insurance broker while playing down her achievements. “[I’m] just making a living!” she said modestly.

When news of the divorce broke, it shocked fans as the pair was deemed as a model couple in Hongkong’s showbiz scene.

Then, Jerry said in an Instagram post that “this is the best decision for everyone” and encouraged Lily to “work hard towards [her] goals”.  

That same day, Lily updated her Instagram with a photo of the family-of-four celebrating her son Bob’s 17th birthday, writing: “Some things never change. Love is in the air. Happy birthday Bob!”

She also confirmed their amicable split in a live broadcast on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, saying: “A lot of things will happen in life, good and bad. But not all bad things are totally bad. Sometimes, you understand yourself better when things happen. It’s also a form of growth and learning.”

Though she appeared upbeat, she got emotional and started crying while singing Shino Lin’s ‘Tempting Heart’.

While Jerry and Lily have been tight-lipped about the reason for their divorce, rumours swirled that former singer Timothy Wong, who worked with Lily on a music video two years ago, was the third party in the relationship.

The 52-year-old quickly denied this, saying he has not been in contact with Lily for over a year and that he doesn’t even have her phone number. Timothy’s wife, who is suffering from kidney disease, said she chose to believe her husband.

Photos: Lily Hong/Instagram