In this episode, Joanne Peh sits down with actress and former K-pop idol Ferlyn G, whose journey from the glittering stages of Korea to the emotionally raw world of Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story reveals a deep, personal evolution.
Ferlyn stars as Zhou Hongyu in Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story, a complex character shaped by pain, power, and the need to survive. But as Ferlyn shares, portraying this role wasn’t just acting — it was therapy. In confronting her character’s trauma, she began to confront her own. What followed was a powerful process of release, reflection, and rebuilding.
Together, Ferlyn and Joanne dive into the cost of staying silent, the fear of being misunderstood, and how art can become a mirror for healing. What does it mean to speak your truth in a world that often rewards performance over authenticity? And how do we hold space for ourselves when the world only sees what’s on the surface?
Tune in to hear Ferlyn’s raw, thoughtful reflections on identity, recovery, and the quiet bravery it takes to live — and act — with truth.t strength that define Ferlyn’s performance — and the woman behind it.
Catch Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story, a 30-episode series, now streaming on meWATCH and Netflix.
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Chapters:
00:00 Start of Episode
01:49 Guest Introduction: Meet Ferlyn
04:07 Stepping into "Emerald Hill": Ferlyn’s Role
08:51 Audience Perception vs Inner Turmoil
09:40 How Ferlyn Relates to Her Character
15:52 Life Imitating Art: Recovering from a Tough Breakup
17:55 The Spark Behind Her Love for Acting
21:37 The Fear of Speaking Her Truth
23:30 When Career Goals Clash with Personality
25:51 Standing Her Ground in Korea
28:12 The K-pop Industry’s Lasting Impact
29:00 Then vs Now: Dealing with Media Scrutiny
33:04 The Debate on Women Supporting Women
36:30 Comparisons with Tasha and Reclaiming Confidence
37:05 Unrealistic Expectations in K-pop Culture
39:35 Life After K-pop: New Challenges
40:45 From Inferiority to Inner Peace
41:26 Learning to Navigate Comparisons
47:35 Her Take on Awards and Recognition
48:45 Reflections and Final Thoughts
50:27 End of Episode
