OUT OF THE Comfort Zone

Golf has taught actor, dancer and singer Ferlyn G how to be kinder to herself

- NATASHA WONG

Meet Ferlyn G, dancer, singer, and actor, most recognised for her roles in Mandarin drama serials like “I Do, Do I?” and the epic period series “Emerald Hill”.

But she would just as well like to be known as a golf enthusiast. She has, after all, become a familiar face on the fairways, and is a self-confessed golf fanatic.

During our conversation, the keen golfer left the room midway and returned with a new 56-degree wedge she received as a gift. Her passion for the game is palpable as she talks animatedly about the latest addition to her set of TaylorMade clubs in a neon yellow golf bag. Her foray into K-pop, and soul-searching acting roles notwithstanding, golf has certainly piqued this talented millennial’s interest.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

Ferlyn Gilleen Wong, better known in the entertainment world as Ferlyn G, has always been drawn to performance and artistic expression. Her journey in entertainment began in dance, where she used to perform as a backup dancer for Mandopop stars like JJ Lin, Rainie Yang and Wang Lee Hom. She successfully auditioned for a spot in the K-pop girl group ‘Skarf’ when she was just 17 and debuted with the group two years later in 2012, right at the height of the Korean pop craze.

Although things didn't quite work out in Korea, Ferlyn remained dedicated to her craft and in 2015, explored a solo career in music. She shared, “I love music and performing and I love singing on stage, so I started to write my own songs, working with people that I knew.” But overwhelmed by circumstances and the changes in her young adult life, Ferlyn faced mental health struggles along the way saying, “I was going through a lot then. Anxiety kicked in, depression kicked in and then I was unsure if I wanted to do this anymore.