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2011 Highlights

Note: I made this post awhile ago...and just edited some stuff. Most thoughts on Ghetto and Kevin are already mentioned before :)

For the previous 2 years, I've been writing what I found to be the highlights of the year (though I kinda failed to write about the "whole" year....only ft the series in the first half of the year)....and now it's 2011's turn! So what have I found quite nice so far....?

Highlight #1 - Kevin Cheng

Haha let's first of say I did enjoy seeing Kevin in Under the Canopy of Love in 2006, but I strongly disapproved of his tv king award back then. He was still considerably new to leading at that time and it felt really unfair to the others. But then in 2008, he was praised in The Last One Standing (which I still have yet to watch, so therefor do not have a comment on that). Finally seeing him again after a few years, in Beyond the Realm of Conscience, I still thought Kevin was a bit "blocky". To be fair, the blame can be put onto his one dimensional character, but even in Burning Flame 3....he failed to impress me. Haha I am full of complaints right now eh? But don't worry, I don't hate Kevin (never did) and the point of him being in the "highlight" is not to entirely criticism him....but rather to state my change of opinion on him.

I really think that this year, 2011, was Kevin's prime year. First of with Home Troopers, Only You and finally the hit series, Ghetto Justice! Wow...I did not even notice how many series he had this year until I looked him up in wikipedia :P He is enjoyable to watch in all and had great chemistry with his co-stars. He also improved alot in his emotional scenes :) If you ask me who my favourite male character of this year is, it would definitely be given to his role as LA (Ghetto Justice) or Summer (Only You). I am ok with either one....and if tvb won't give that award to him, I'll give one to him myself :P

Highlight #2 - Ghetto Justice

The series became expectantly great and enjoyable! I have never been a fan of law series due to the influence of my boring socials class :P Haha I honestly really hate talking about government....and I usually find law series boring to watch as I think some cases usually drag. But I think that's just some biases there. Usually I would not even start a series if it was based on lawyers and stuff....therefor never giving them a chance. Now that I started to look back at the law series I've watched in the past...I can see that I did enjoyed them. Haha I can be quite thoughtless....imperfection of a human being :P And back on subject, I would like to share some thoughts between Ghetto Justice now.

What makes Ghetto Justice so enjoyable is the personality put forward to the characters and the humour of the script. Each characters got their own personality that I could classify them by and the interactions amongst them were the best! Though a series base on law, what made me love this so much is the character development, which lacks in tvb series nowadays. And talking about humour, I do not mean the lame thing we've been seeing in the ancient comedies lately, where the characters are made to exaggerate. Ghetto would be what I define as a relaxing and comedic series, even though it does get a bit dramatic towards the ending.

Highlight #3 - Return of Chiliam Cheung along with costars Myolie Wu and Damian Lau

I think the first series I saw Chiliam in is Point of No Return, where he played as a spoiled rich boy and a sweet couple with Charmaine Sheh. Then again, he showed his lovable side in Shades of Truth with his awesome chemistry with Wong He back in 2004. Now, after what seems to be forever, he have returned with The Rippling Blossom!

Everytime the three of them appears onscreen together, you can't help but smile. Their chemistry are just full of sparks!! You will love all of them so much! Chiliam and Myolie made one of the cutest pairings ever! And Damien's character is just incredibly funny with all his facial expressions! Although not the greatest overall, just for the 3 names mentioned above, you should definitely give The Rippling Blossom a go :)

Highlight #4 - Only You

This year, Only You truly came out as a sweet surprise. If you're looking for a relaxing series to watch, this would be the perfect one :) There is no drag to the series and every sub story is enjoyable to see. You would also love the cast especially the characters played by Kevin Cheng and Yoyo Mung (personal favourite would also be Krystal Tin). Honestly, I believe this is one of the best series this year and should not be a missed. It will just give you this cute, fuzzy feeling :)

Highlight #5 - Gun Metal Grey

Technically this series was released back in 2010, but I just haven't watch it until now and just decided to add it to the list.

Due to Can't Buy Me Love's and No Regrets immense popularity last year, this series received little recognition. In my opinion, it is actually the most enjoyable of the three (quite tight with No regrets though). The reason why I like it so much is because mainly because of the casts but credits are also given to the storyline and cases. The cases were enjoyable...and was quite creepy at certain points, and the storyline wasn't draggy. Each cast member also did an awesome job and fitted perfectly with each other. In previous posts, I've already mentioned how much I love Nancy and Vincent along with Michael and Jessica :) Two of my favourite couple there already!!

I could also remember the characters (although just supporting) played by Oscar Leung and Grace Wong. Both were great in the role given! Adding simple features to define their character (Oscar=sickly looking along with the unlimited amount of tissue paper in his pocket :P Grace=her styling hats) worked like a charm, and that's how I still remember them now :)

Definitely recommended. I believe you will fall in love with the casts and along with the story as much as I did!

Highlight #6 - Elena Kong

I've heard praises for this actress back when Women Hurt the Most released but had not watch it so I was not familiar with her at all. But then I began to notice her back in No Regrets. Even though her character was not likable, the part where she teared up on the train just made me cry along with her. He tears came out so naturally...! Now in 2011, she once again proved to me that she is a great actress in River of Wine. Now I am a big fan of hers and can't wait to see more of her future series!


That's all I have for now! More may or may not show up, but please do share your guys opinion with me! What were your highlights for this year? :)

Only You Overview

I know it took me awhile but I've finally finished Only You, and it is one of the most enjoyable series I've watched so far this year. I thought the characters were all lovable and we could see their development and change when it the series ended. Though some parts are only ok but there are parts that are really enjoyable =)

Kevin Cheng as Summer & Yoyo as Ah Man

This is my favourite character of Kevin Cheng up to date. There was a certain "attitude" added to Summer that made him really lovable unlike his other 'nice' main characters (like in Home Troopers). That "attitude" made the character more interesting to watch because we don't see it as a 1 dimensional character but there is more to it. It was good to see Kevin in this role because it made me like him more =)

Though Yoyo have played these loud/mouthy kind of characters before, this is simply the best out of all of them. Her clumsiness were funny and I love her "loud mouth" because it is super entertaining to see her argue with Kevin. They were simply adorable because they matched so well. Kevin is so relaxed and laid back while Yoyo is so hot-tempered and easily get irritated.

To be honest, when they started dating.....I didn't like it so much because I couldn't hear anymore of Kevin's backfiring comments on Yoyo and her mad face when he says them xP And when they were dating, something I felt missing was their understanding towards each other.....and that was what they realized toward the ending. Luckily they got back together again towards the ending. One thing I was really glad about the ending is that Yoyo and Kevin didn't have a wedding (typical ending) because to me, when they got back together, it was just taking the first step towards building up their trust and understanding of each other that have broken them apart in the first place.

Some Funny Moments

-Yoyo's Issues-

Haha in this part, Louise Lee set up a blind date for Yoyo with the first guy there (who's Kevin's friend). Later Kevin went up to Yoyo and gave her two tickets to the movie that his friend asked him to give her. lols Yoyo thought that he (the friend) wanted to ask her out to the movies and rejected....but that's not the situation. Kevin's friend actually had no interest in her and was afraid that she might be sad, so that's why he gave her the tickets :P lols Kevin just have to add in, "he's only into gentle girls". Indirectly saying that Yoyo's "mouthy/loud". xP

Haha, Yoyo is looking for a guy to be her "boyfriend" but unfortunately....nobody really wants to even though she was offering money xP Funniest was when she looked at Evergreen Mak!! But Krystal isn't about to lend off her husband anytime soon xD So funny how they laughed at her while running of!! Haha..Poor Yoyo!


Yoyo: It's all the men's fault!!! When they're 20, they date the girls in their 20s and when they're in the 40s or 50s, they also date girls in their 20s!!! Already in the 70s and 80s, they STILL date the girls in their 20s!!! So what about the girls in their 40s!?!?!?

Kevin: Let me clarify this, I'm not like that and not every guy is like that.

Yoyo: Tell me then! Don't think I don't know that men chooses women like her waists!!! They won't take women after 24, so who will take those who are 42!?!?

Kevin: 42...? You're still in good shape!

Yoyo: You're 42!!!!!! (part where she jumps up like crazy)

Lols this was hilarious!!! You have to love Yoyo and Kevin in here :D Love the part where Yoyo revealed her age and Kevin's reaction. Haha...Yoyo's ramblings were also funny. She looked like her veins were about to pop xP


-A Lesson Taught-

Krystal's 'son' is dating a girl....but later found out that there's something wrong with that girl.

Krystal: You're not upset that he broke up with you?

Miki: No. Even though we broke up, we're still friends. I still care about him very much. I phoned him many times everyday. If there's time I'd wait for him after work but I don't know what's wrong with him. One day he committed suicide by jumping of the building. If only I talked with him more...it wouldn't have happened.

Lols Miki was so calm when she talked about this...it's obvious that she's the one who caused her boyfriend to commit suicide xP haha her story is my favourite because it's quite....."different" to see. Not to mention I was watching this part during the night time....so got scared abit xD This sub story reminds us that you can't just randomly date a stranger or have any one night stands because there are consequences to that.

-Messing with Krystal-

Lols the guys were planning to go see a wrestling match behind the ladies back in Macau...but were caught ;) Krystal had such a lovable character in here. I love her glares because they aren't actually scary...but rather funny to see xD

Krystal: You guys like free-style fighting?? We'll have a free fight!! *the ladies throws the guys to the ground and starts beating them up*

After the beatings (explains the bandage on Evergreen's forehead.)

Evergreen: How much money?

Krystal: 8800HKD

Evergreen: So expensive!?!?

Krystal: Not at all. A purse and 2 new pairs of shoes costs around that price. If you think that it's too expensive....on the check, you don't have to write my name but you can write the lawyer's name. A divorce only cost 8800HKD.

Evergreen: Of course it have to be your name! A purse and 2 pairs of shoes....8800HKD is not expensive at all.

Haha I thought this scene was really cute xD Krystal is so calm and poised!


The Ending of Kaka and King.....How do you think of it?

First of all, I got the spoilers before I actually watched it and it was....unexpected. Especially when a series is comedic/light-hearted, this scene was too much for me to take in. At first, I thought that it probably had a purpose for this accident to occur....but when I watched it, it was completely random....? Kaka and king at alot of fights since the beginning but they manage to get engage....and during the preparation of the wedding, we saw how much King love Kaka when he took on the extra job for them to have the perfect wedding. Then we see Kaka's changes. Up to there, their story is already perfect as it can be because both of them understood what it takes to mantain a relationship. Beside your own, you should also consider your partner's feelings....

So isn't that already the morale of the story??? Why the car accident?? How did it help with anything??

They say it was meant to tell everybody that they should cherish the one they love....but the car accident (minor) with King already stated that didn't it? The only connection I see of the crash with the series is the fact that it pulled Kevin and Yoyo back together. Though I can see that point, I thought the crash and deaths of King and Kaka were to extreme.

Between Kevin and Yoyo, I think Kevin is the more inconsiderate one (not to say he is inconsiderate...just saying that I think Yoyo saw the "reality" more than him b/c I thought he was abit to fantasized..aka..always in his "own world")....so if the car crash happened to Yoyo (not to the point of death though), the point of "cherishing the person in front of you" would be more acceptable (even though this is really typical in series). Or she could've even tripped down the cliff-ish place they were at for the photoshoot of King and Kaka (makes sense since Yoyo trips alot...), and Kevin could have tried too catch her hand and they would fall down together (not dead in the end though). Hmm...that tripping at the cliff thing...I think that would work out. *sigh* Overall, was really upset about King's and Kaka's ending since I thought they went through even more than Kevin and Yoyo, to get together.


A line that I really like is....
"It's easy to start a relationship but maintaining it is the hard thing to do."

Do you guys agree with this? I totally agree and I think the series really discussed this question alot. There are alot of things that can cause a relationship to go wrong such as trusting, understanding, values, personality and etc. Louise Lee and her husband fell apart because there was no trust between the two of them. Yoyo and Kevin broke up because they had their own viewpoints and values that could not fit together. Kaka and King along with all the other couples lacked the understanding with their partners and there were some personality clashes. In the end, it's either a break up for a make up. On one hand though, break ups aren't always bad because maybe that person wasn't really the "right" person for you, and take Louise Lee and her husband as the example for that.

Hairstylist: I don't get it. Yuen, you are giving up everything for the relationship, your time, money and freedom but you're unhappy. Summer, you're not giving up anything but you're also unhappy. So should we give our all for love or not?

I think the problem with them is that in their relationships, only one is trying to compromise the other. But in a relationship, it requires the work of two....

So how can we really find the right one for us? I don't think there is really an answer for that, because everybody can only learn it through their own experience.

OVERALL - It is a recommended series to watch. Only You is relaxing, entertaining and sweet.

Only You Episodes 1-6 thoughts

Here are my thoughts from episodes 1-6 =) I can say right now, what I enjoy most is Kevin and Yoyo! I love Kevin's humor and insults towards Yoyo and I love Yoyo's because of her blabbings......which gave her the nickname blabbermouth xP Most enjoyed gueststars in these episodes is Claire and Johnson...who made quite an adorable pair xD Also love Krystal's attitudes towards Kevin....way to entertaining! i am glad to see Krystal as part of the cast ;) Evergreen's character isn't too special yet....I just love the idea of him working with funerals when his wife is doing weddings xP

Though Johnson only appeared for an episode or two and played as a jerk, I love him so much! Lols he is just so funny! After cheating Yoyo's $75,000HKD, Johnson is getting married to a rich girl, Claire Yiu. Haha, sadly the bridal store that they went to just happens to be where Yoyo works at xP *cat fight* lols Yoyo got back at Johnson by making Claire Yiu thinks that there is still something going on between them! Best part was when Johnson spoke in english...."Are you talking about me??" lols Claire and Johnson makes such a funny couple though ;) Wished that there was more of them....but sadly no =(

One of my favourite scene! In here Kevin and Chris is in need of a taxi...but Yoyo got the taxi first. At this moement, none of them know that they are co-workers...so basically, they're strangers. Kevin begins to make up a story about how Chris's dad is in the hospital and how this might be their last chance to see each other....to get Yoyo's pity. In the end, Yoyo gave them the cab.

BUT guess what? Yoyo turns up at their workplace...because she works there now. She got so mad because it started raining like crazy when they left her...and she's all wet. Not to mention that.....Kevin was also talking behind her back when she arrived. lols he called her a 30+ HK woman (middle aged woman).....which is no difference than asking for a death sentence xP Haha, also funny when Yoyo was glaring at Chris and he pointed her towards Kevin ;) Love this scene so much!!! =)

In this scene Krystal and Louis were talking about how close Kevin and Krystal's husband (Evergreen Mak) were. Krystal then said if they didn't married, people would probably think that they were a gay couple. lols at this moment Kevin walked in and called Louise his sister-in-law (Louis is Evergreen's sister) and even admitted into being Evergreen's mistress xP He also asked Krystal if she wanted him to serve her tea xD Lols I just love Krystal's look xD

Haha this part was funny =) Kevin and the others are looking at an online video about a ghost bride and at the end of that clip, there was a yell in the background. Kevin then said that yell sounded really familiar.....and at that moment, Yoyo walks in complaining about her ankle. Lols...everybody knew at that moment that Yoyo is the person in the clip xP

Yoyo wanted some milk but then Kevin came in a grabbed the milk container. The milk was expired though....but Yoyo kept quiet and let Kevin have it. At the last moment...Yoyo decides to tell him about it but while walking in, she tripped and hurt her ankle again. lols I love how she hurts her ankle so much....though it's not a good thing. I love how at the end, Kevin told her to wipe up the wet floor and he walked out xD Not gentlemen like...but funny xP

Haha Kevin was hiding Ruco in his room at the studio but the others thought he was hiding a girl, so they decided to barge in. What I love about this scene is Krystal pointing the screw driver at Kevin. Love Krystal so much because of the way she gets irritated by the smallest thing xP And also how Kevin held onto his superman doll! Find it so cute xD

I thought that Macy and Ruco made such a nice couple =) They look really compatible and sweet ;) Their story is probably the most focused so far....but to be honest, not really anything new. A girl liking a bad guy and...of course there is a problem with that (family etc). Overall, loved the ending the best! The picture that Kevin took of them is the sweetest thing ever!!

Even though you might have a bad past, it doesn't mean that you can't have a good future. Both Macy and Ruco did not like their childhood, but when they found each other, they found what made them happy =) Fate is strange....things comes at the most unexpected moment ;) There is always a light even in the darkest moment....just like at night there are the stars and the moon xD Just a natural thing =)


Kevin's flashbacks with his ex-girlfriend, Vivien Yeo. I don't like the sound of Vivien's character in here....she seems so weak. Wished that her character would be stronger like in A Great Way to Care.