Title: A Fistful of stances 铁马寻桥 (Iron Horse Seeking Bridge)
Cast: Kevin Cheng (鄭嘉穎) , Tavia Yeung (楊 怡) , Kenneth Ma Kwok Ming (馬國明) , Yuen Qiu (元 秋),  Shirley Yeung (楊思琦),  Selena Li (李詩韻) Natalie Tong (唐詩詠)  Nancy Wu (胡定欣)
Episodes: 25
Airring date: 17 March 2010
Producer: Lee Tim Sing (producer of Rosy Business)
Scriptwriter: Cheung Wah Biu & Chan Ching Yee

Synopsis

AU YEUNG WAI-LAN (Yuen Qiu), owner of a martial arts training school, is reunited with her long-lost son KOO YU-CHEUNG (Kevin Cheng) after years of agonizing separation. On his return home, CHEUNG is shocked to find that his younger brother KOO YU-TONG (Kenneth Ma) has been critically ill and that his father was murdered long ago by WING TAK (Lam Ka Wah), the existing director of a pharmaceutical company and a bitter old foe of the KOOs. CHEUNG has never been into kung-fu but shows glimpses of his potential when he strikes back at the impudent, arrogant WING MAN-KWAN (Jacky Heung), also the son of TAK. Pinning all her hopes on CHEUNG, LAN not only teaches him a special set of kung-fu skills created by the family, but also registers for him for the Guangdong Boxing Championship Tournament. Out of the blue, CHEUNG’s opponent in the final turns out to be KWAN.

CHEUNG starts losing his bearings after achieving growing success and recognition in the field of martial arts. Caught up in the love triangle between LAN’s apprentice YING NGAN-MING (Natalie Tong), his dream girl CHOW MUI-MUI (Nancy Wu) and himself, CHEUNG is utterly confused and exhausted, which later causes his failure in the final tournament.

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Hi everyone! How are you all? I thought I’d just drop by a quick little message here to let everyone know what’s been happening with me and all.
Deep apologies for those still waiting for my final post on Born Rich- I still have not gotten around writing it up yet and feels like months since I’ve last seen it. I have been really really busy with life to blog. Please forgive me!

I have still been following a couple of series though- it’s a lot quicker to watch TVB than to blog- trust me! Since my last “Message“, series I’ve seen and completed include:

• The Beauty of the Game
  Interesting concepts- can do better with the cast

• The Season of Fate
  Awesome cast- lovable characters & chemistry. Story could be better. Most satisfying ending I have seen in a long time XD

• Cupid Stupid
  Romantic love story:  Love the main characters. Side stories were boring. VERY disappointing ending. OMG!

• Don Juan Dermercado
  Cute mini series. Fun to watch. Satisfied with my 6 episodes XD

Other than the review on “Beauty of the Game”, I haven’t made many additional posts on the other series as I simply did not have the time. As a result, I was leaving mini comments/my thoughts on those respective series page  as I progressed through the series- to share with those who were still following me ^^So for those who want to know what I think- visit those respective pages above and have a read of the comments

I’ve also started watching “Beyond the Realm of Conscience“- currently around episode 10 when Moses becomes the King haha..I know, I’m probably the only one who is THAT behind ^^ Don’t get me wrong- I love the series!! It’s really exciting and all but work commitments are holding it off at the moment. As chibi has been writing up wonderful episode summaries for BTRC, I’ll be leaving comments on the respective blog entries to share my thoughts on them as well.

I’ve also been re-watching “In the Chamber of Bliss” as they are airring on TVBJ during my dinner time- last episode tomorrow! I’ve fallen in love with the series all over again- It’s still equally as exciting watching it the 2nd time around. It’s disappointing to see the series was not that popular- in HK and netizens. For those who haven’t seen it- you’re missing out!

As for upcoming series, I currently don’t have plans to watch anything. Just really, really busy and need to get on top of things in life. I will continue to update my blog with anything new though, including song downloads and such and replying to comments I will miss chibi’s updates too! As a guest blogger at K-TVB.net, chibi might be coming in and out with things to share too

Have a lovely March everyone!!

Title: In the eye of the beholder  秋香怒点唐伯虎
Cast: Moses Chan (陈豪),  Myolie Wu (胡杏儿), Ha Yu (夏雨), Fala Chen (陈法拉) Johnson Lee Sze Chit (李思捷), Chris Lai Lok Yi (黎诺懿), Yiu Tze Ling (姚子羚), Mak Cheung Ching (麦长青)
Episodes:  20
Airring date: 8 March 2010
Producer:  Lau Ka Ho
Scriptwriter: Sit Ka Wah & Wong Yuk Tak

Synopsis

In search of the last model for his painting “Nine Pretty Women”, acclaimed scholar TONG PAK FU (Moses Chan) goes on a trip to Hangzhou with his ardent disciple WAT KEI (Johnson Lee).  While there, he meets a pretty young maid from WAH’s Residence, CHAU HEUNG (Myolie Wu).  FU is mesmerized by HEUNG’s beauty and martial agility and falls in love with her right away.  In order to approach the girl, he disguises as a servant and assumes the pseudonym WAH ON, seeking to win her affections with his talent and ingenuity.  But contrary to his wishes, HEUNG is unmoved and even harbours an intense dislike for him after a series of misunderstandings.  Master of the family WAH HUNG SHAN (Ha Yu) knew from the very beginning that FU is not a common man.  By the time his true identity is revealed, the scholar has already developed a close bond with the whole of the family, except HEUNG.
In the meantime, Prince LING (Tsang Wai Kuen), who has been attempting to rebel against Emperor CHING TAK (Chris Lai), has managed to involve FU in his conspiracy by stratagem, thus getting the man and the WAHs into big trouble.  LING’s daughter CHU TING YUK (Fala Chen) is in love with FU.  Desperate to save her dream man, she forces LING to release FU by threatening to kill herself.  YUK’s consuming passion for FU seems to have caused a ripple of unease in HEUNG, who is starting to feel a little twinge of jealousy inside.

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Love Without Shame (The Beauty of the Game Theme Song) by Denise Ho
愛無愧 《美麗高解像》 主題曲 – 何韻詩

English translations by Chibi
Please credit K-TVB.net if re-posted.

Dazzling gold packaging
Today you can be compared to a bunch of flowers
Tomorrow would you be shining at this moment?

Tear apart the gold packaging
I should be able to see today
Who deliberately allures
Indulging a dangerous escape
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Heard (Cupid Stupid Theme Song) by Steven Ma
聽說《戀愛星求人》主題曲- 馬浚偉

English translations by Chibi
Please credit K-TVB.net if re-posted.

Heard I’m seen as incapable of moving someone
Sunset also has to pass
Position, there’s only one
Heard the meteor has been swept
However it hasn’t sparked
Result, I can already see through
Still, I hope by chance you secretly think of me

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Chibis!! This [Beyond the Realm of Conscience] artwork is for K-TVB.net and its readers to mark the conclusion of the complete episode synopsis and thoughts Hope you like it, but please do not re-post this drawing anywhere else, thanks! =)

P.S Damn, their hair was so hard to draw @_@ Why are they so detailed?? hehehee.. Hope you can tell who is who!

Finally, the 2009 TVB Grand Production is over, which took me a good 3 months to complete (haha, way too long xD). I thought [Beyond the Realm of Conscience] was well worth watching- there were many good things about this series that kept us chasing for the next episode. But I must say, along the way of watching [Beyond the Realm of Conscience], there were quite a few things that really got on my nerves or I found disappointing. If you’ve been following my 33 episode synopsis, you would have heard me express some of these frustrations. (If you haven’t read them, go on and check them out. They’re pretty good read if I do say so myself )

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to rip this drama apart, but I thought it was a good chance to get it out and hear your opinions on them too! So here they are…5 Downfalls of [Beyond the Realm of Conscience]- Are you ready?

5. Did anyone ever tell you how wonderful you are?.. And wonderful?

If you’ve been paying attention to the dialogue, you’ll notice the characters are constantly complimenting each other. 80% of their talk is filled with praises, whether they are sincere or not. I don’t know about you, but I end up being rather bored by all the useless sweet-talk that didn’t push the story anywhere. All characters commit this crime, but praising Charmaine’s Lau Sam Ho in particular made my eyes-roll big time. We get the point, she’s wonderful in every way but why does everyone feel the need to STATE THE OBVIOUS? Do the characters have to constantly remind us that she’s Mary Sue? Please spare me the “Do good things, Speak good words, Show goodwill” talk. It was interesting the first time, but definitely not the other 1000 times it was told- I think it was a bit overkill which made it rather cheesy.

As for the insincere talk, characters like Tavia abuse this heavily when talking to Mary about Selena. Good grief, get me outta here!! XD This probably highlights the fact people always had to sweet-talk about one another in order to gain “friendship” and to be favoured. Still, we can’t deny it’s boring  to watch when it’s repetitive.

4. You guys bullied me but now I don’t care!

Tavia getting picked on as a servant

Tavia turning into a concubine had no direct relationship with the House of Proceeding.

I thought the appeal of the drama was that Tavia would be picked on so much by evil bitches that she is soon pushed to her limits, and takes revenge on them all once in power. Did she even get picked on much? The scene where Susanna was smacking her lips was only under Susan’s order (and although unreasonable, it was possible). I don’t think the palace proceeding really did much to her @_@

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Title: Don Juan Demercado  情人眼里高一D
Cast:  Bosco Wong Chung Chak(黄宗泽), Wong Cho Lam (王祖蓝), Kitty Yuen (阮小仪), Kate Tsui (徐子珊), Christine Kuo (苟芸慧), Chan Shan Chung (陈山聪), Lo Man Chong (罗敏莊), Lam Chi Sin (林子善)
Episodes: 6 [Chinese New Year: Mini Series 2010]
Airring date: 15 February 2010 (replacing Off Pedder)
Producer: Wong Wai Sing
Scriptwriter: Wong Yeung Tat & Poon Man Hung

Synopsis

Supposing there was a chocolate that could make you taller, slimmer and more beautiful, would you eat it without demur? Do perfect looks guarantee a perfect life? This hilarious Chinese New Year comedy is going to bring you the sweetest Valentine present ever in six consecutive episodes.

KUNG YAN TUNG (Wong Cho Lam) is beaten in a singing contest, despite his beautiful voice; turned down by his dream lover, YEUNG SIN WAH (Christine Kuo), despite his kind heart. He blames all these on his unattractive appearance. One day, he gets a pack of magical chocolates by chance. He eats one, and transforms into a heartthrob instantly. He changes his name to KAN LIK SHUN (Wong Chung Chak, Bosco), and he hits stardom almost overnight. The magical chocolates have a time limit though. His personal assistant, KING CHI KO (Kitty Yuen), discovers his secret. Fortunately, instead of disclosing it, she works even harder to help him. SHUN is getting more and more popular, even famous star TSE ON FEI (Kate Tsui) is going after him. There are only a few chocolates left. Then SHUN meets a scientist, who gives him a magical chocolate that has no time limit. If SHUN eats it, TUNG will disappear from the earth for good. Before he makes the decision, he is surprised to find that KO has tried the magical chocolates, too.

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Woohoo! I have finally completed [Beyond the Realm of Conscience]! I just sat through the 90 minute long finale thinking “Woah, so much happens- how am I going to write all of this up??”  lol. I worry sometimes, too.

I’ve decided to truncate this synopsis as much as I can and focus more on my thoughts. (I know, it’s still very long but I hope you find it a good read )  ENJOY!!

Susanna, Vin, Michelle- The Resolution

Through the blood test, Susanna realised Vin is not her biological son….My heart skipped a beat. When Michelle suggested for them to do a blood test, I had a moment of doubt and wondered if she really betrays her! It came as a real shocker.. but when I thought about it longer, it became quite apparent that Vin was simply not her real son. It just doesn’t make sense for Michelle to harm Susanna now that they are best friends, and even stops her from “admitting” the truth before it was proven. While it was a REALLY big relief she was able to overcome this pinch, I can’t help but find the whole “lie” a bit disappointing. I mean really- all the pain and torture Susanna went through for someone who’s unrelated. She did take the whole truth quite well, surprisingly, but I guess she’s understanding and knows that Michelle lied to her not when she was at her best.

Michelle admits she had lied to Susanna about Vin

Back then, Michelle saw it as a way of getting back at her for killing Ram. However, this mistake has brought upon some happy times… Susanna was hopeful, she had a good connection with Vin and showed him much love he was lacking all his life. Susanna also felt better for herself thinking she was giving him what she didn’t all those years of neglect. It’s a bittersweet moment. At least Vin was a good and filial (to her at the end anyway).

This reminds me of the scene in episode 27 where Vin was beating up Susanna. Back then I had hoped lightning would strike him for beating his poor mother! HAHA, obviously that couldn’t happen if Vin wasn’t even related to her XD

Now looking back at episode 30, Michelle did show a few signs of guilt when Susanna told her how happy she is to have Vin as her adopted son. When Susanna was saddened that Vin will never know she is his real mother, Michelle tells her finding out the truth isn’t the most important part. What’s important is that she’s happy and there’s no harm in a lie like that. Now we really know what she meant!

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