Actress Joey Thye Recounts Terrifying Two-Year Stalking Ordeal by Colleague
Thirty-year-old Joey Thye, a rising star in the entertainment industry, known for her endearing charm, striking features, and famously elegant long legs, has captivated audiences for seven years. Despite her established presence and the admiration she garners, often hailed as a “goddess” by her devoted male fanbase, her romantic life has remained a closely guarded secret, with no public relationships to speak of.
A Valentine’s Day Prank Gone Viral
The public’s curiosity about Thye’s personal life was recently piqued by a playful social media post on Valentine’s Day. She shared a photo of herself leaning against what appeared to be a “boyfriend-material chest,” with a gentle hand patting her head. Her caption, “Happy Valentine’s Day. Boyfriend-material chest. Fell in love,” sent fans into a frenzy of congratulatory messages, assuming she had finally announced a new romance. The illusion was quickly shattered, however, when the subsequent photo revealed the “boyfriend” to be none other than her close friend and fellow artist, Jinny Ng, a reveal that elicited much laughter and proved to be a humorous misdirection.
The Shadow of Obsession: A Two-Year Nightmare
In a candid interview on a recent YouTube talk show, Joey Thye bravely disclosed a deeply disturbing experience that has plagued her for the past two years: relentless harassment by a male colleague within the entertainment industry. The unsettling encounter began innocuously, stemming from a casual dinner gathering with friends. Thye described the man as someone whose physical appearance wasn’t particularly striking, but who possessed an engaging personality that initially drew her in. She even extended an invitation for him to join her social circle, allowing him to integrate into her friendships. However, this budding acquaintanceship took a sinister turn just a week later. Following a mahjong session, Thye received an unsolicited, lengthy message from him, confessing his romantic feelings.
Ever direct and honest, Thye responded with immediate clarity: “Sorry, don’t waste your time on me, because I only like handsome guys.” Her blunt rejection was intended to be a clear signal, a definitive end to any romantic aspirations he might have harbored.
Under normal circumstances, such a direct refusal would prompt an individual to withdraw. This, however, was not the case. Instead of respecting her boundaries, the man’s behavior escalated dramatically. Thye recounted how he began bombarding her with messages on a daily basis, likening it to a work clock-in system. He treated their chat logs as a personal diary, sending messages at regular intervals throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening. Furthermore, he persistently invited her out for drives, a request that began to feel increasingly intrusive.
The situation took a terrifying turn when he managed to locate her private studio. “Luckily I wasn’t alone—my friends were there. Otherwise I really wouldn’t have known what to do,” Thye shared, her voice tinged with the lingering fear of that moment. She attempted to evade him and distance herself, but he remained persistently attached. The second and third instances of his unwelcome attention left her utterly exhausted and fed up.
Thye recalled a particularly distressing encounter where he demanded to speak with her privately. She refused outright, a decision driven by a profound sense of unease and a lack of safety. In response to her refusal, the man’s demeanor shifted, exhibiting signs of emotional instability. He insisted he “missed her so much,” his words laced with an agitated and clingy tone that further amplified Thye’s distress. Reaching her breaking point, Thye finally confronted him in front of a group of friends, expressing her extreme fear: “I feel like this behavior isn’t that different from a murderer’s—it’s terrifying, like you’ve completely lost it!” His immediate retort was a defensive, “I’m not crazy!”
Following this confrontation, Thye turned and walked away, taking immediate action to sever all forms of contact by blocking him on every available platform. While she successfully cut off direct communication, she admitted that even now, the sight of him from a distance at public events can still evoke a sense of apprehension. “a little scared,” she confessed.
During the talk show, the host playfully speculated that the individual might be comedian Bob Lam. Thye quickly dismissed this suggestion, clarifying that based on her description, the “obsessive pursuer” possessed three distinct characteristics: he was a male colleague who frequently appeared on camera, his physical appearance was decidedly average and not in the “handsome” category, and he did not fit the “thick eyebrows and big eyes” aesthetic often associated with conventionally attractive individuals.
The harrowing experience underscores the persistent challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry, where professional boundaries can sometimes be blurred, and unwanted attention can escalate into genuine fear and distress. Thye’s courage in sharing her story sheds light on the importance of recognizing and addressing such behavior, offering a voice to those who may be suffering in silence.
