The 43-year-old actor declared support for his girlfriend, who is prepared to testify in court in Korea.  

Barely a week after  Nancy Wu friendzoned Alex Fong in an interview, the actor has gone public about his relationship with someone who’s not in showbiz – though some people may recognise her from a Netflix documentary.    

The 43-year-old star  and former national swimmer told the press he has been dating 29-year-old Maple Yip.   

When Alex was asked about his new romance at a public event, he openly addressed queries about Maple’s background. He confirmed that she had appeared in the Netflix docu In the Name of God: The Holy Betrayal, an exposé on the Korean cult Jesus Morning Star.   

In the docu, Maple makes an emotional confession about being a member of the cult and having been sexually assaulted by the 77-year-old cult leader, Jung Myung-Seok.  

 

We’ve waited long enough, Alex.

Alex shared that Maple was open about her past from day one of their relationship. But after news broke about them dating, she had initiated a break-up. The couple decided that they would persevere and continue seeing each other.   

"I watched the [Netflix] interview,” he told reporters. “It was painful to watch, but I really admire her courage. I wondered why she was so naive and childish, and I felt heartache for her. But what she did also exemplified strength, and after seeing [what she went through] I want to cherish her even more," he asserted.   

He added that she was still seeing a therapist and that he would give Maple the space she needed, especially since she will be going to Korea to testify against Myung-Seok in court, though he is not sure when that will take place.  Maple is one of two women Myung-Seok is accused of sexually assaulting.

"It's a very painful thing for a victim to revisit the incident and talk about it," said Alex, reiterating that he really "hopes to be by her side" when she appears in court now that they have gone public with their relationship.  

 

Maple in In the Name of God: The Holy Betrayal

Maple is the first girlfriend Alex has gone public with since he ended his high-profile decade-long relationship with  Hong Kong singer Stephy Tang in 2016. 

"If you guys got to know Maple, you'd like her too. [She's] A girl-next-door and very down-to-earth," he beamed.    

Alex revealed that they had already met each other's parents despite having just started dated recently, and shared that his parents are very fond of Maple.   

"Sometimes when I go home, [my parents] will ask if she's joining us for dinner. If I say she isn't, they will say she can come over her even if she's not eating. She not only clears the dishes after a meal, she will also help wash them. There was once she didn't even eat with us, but still helped to do the dishes," effused Alex.  

The actor is also very fond of how upfront Maple is with him.   

"She's very honest, she unreservedly shared her experiences and personality on the first day we met,” he said, adding that Maple trusted him very quickly.  

“I find this girl very special, and I want to know more about her. If people treat me well, I'll treat them better. And if you trust me, I'll definitely not let you down."  

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