Pulling back the curtain on life as a billionaire’s husband, former Mr Hong Kong Matthew Ko Kwan-yin has shared details of his family life and marriage, offering a glimpse into their everyday routines inside a 2,500-square-foot home in Shenzhen.
In an exclusive interview with East Week, a sister publication of The Standard, Ko and his wife, Christine Wong—reported to have a net worth of HK$2.7 billion—said their relationship began four years ago through a business collaboration.
Ko first met Wong, who is 10 years his junior, on the set of a promotional video for her hair-care brand. He said he was immediately impressed by her ability to balance her role as a businesswoman with that of a single mother.
Their relationship did not develop until the pandemic, when Ko was working on the mainland and the two reconnected.
“Once I realized we truly clicked and understood each other, age and her past didn’t matter at all,” Ko said.
Wong said she was going through a difficult period when they met again. “Whenever I lost my temper, he’d make me laugh again. He’s so thoughtful,” she said.
After marrying in late 2024 and welcoming their daughter, Liona, in January 2025, the couple moved into a rented 2,500-square-foot apartment in Shenzhen’s Nanshan district.
Ko described evenings spent on the balcony, overlooking a nearby lake, as a treasured part of their routine after their daughter goes to sleep.
“My husband is super sweet,” Wong said. “We often drink wine and talk on the balcony. He surprises me all the time—sudden bouquets, heart-shaped steaks. It makes me feel so loved.”
She added that Ko continues to mark milestones, from their 100th day together to Liona’s birthday and the end of her postpartum confinement.
Wong also played down her billionaire image, saying the family rents their home for under HK$30,000 a month. “The struggles are only known to us,” she said, pointing to Ko’s demanding work schedule across entertainment, restaurants, fashion ventures, and live-streaming sessions several nights a week.
The couple recently purchased a flat at One Beacon Hill in Kowloon Tong for HK$22.5 million, reportedly about 30 percent above the bank valuation.
Ko said the decision was driven by long-term considerations rather than price. “We’ve looked forever, and believe that this was the one,” he said.
As an alumnus of Diocesan Boys' School, Ko said the purchase was mainly aimed at securing future educational opportunities for their daughter.
