Source: Oriental Daily with translations by aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net
The King of Snookers ended its run last week. To celebrate the completion of the drama, Patrick Tang invited the cast and crew of the drama series for a hot pot dinner. The team also watched the finale together. However, the two other leads, Adam Cheng and Nikki Chow were unable to attend as they are currently out of the country.
Although Adam could not join the team to celebrate, he sent over half a dozen bottle of Red Wine for the team to consume. No celebration is complete without alcohol and Patrick Tang knows that. He is also aware that one should not drink and drive, he explains, "I don't have a car tonight, I plan to drink quite a bit, haven't drank so much in a long time. It is a rare opportunity to be able to have dinner and drinks with a group of friends."
The ratings for King of Snookers is average and reporters asked Patrick if he was surprised. Patrick explains that he is not surprised as the ending of the drama was already set. "I am already happy enough that the ratings had a rise. I think Easter and the economy has some influence on it though", he added.
Nikki was in Japan to film a special music program so she could not make it for dinner. Patrick was kind enough to call her so that the reporters present could speak to Nikki. Nikki reveals that she is happy that the ratings improved, although just a small improvement but she is not too concerned about the ratings.
Cast:
Adam Cheng as Yau Yat Kiu
Nikki Chow as Yau Ka Kan
Patrick Tang as Kan Tse Him
Joyce Tang as Chin To To
Derek Kwok as Lui Kin Chung
Benz Hui
Halina Tam
Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: March 30 to April 24, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921
Synopsis:
Yau Yat Kiu is a champion and world renowned snooker player. however, his decision to retire from the world of snooker caught everyone by surprise. His daughter, Yau Ka Kan is disappointed with Yat Kiu's decision as she has always wanted to emulate him to be a successful snooker player. Ka Kan is puzzled by Yai Kiu's actions; although he claims not to care about the game anymore, he sets up a game of high difficulty in his restaurant. Yat Kiu is obviously waiting for someone to solve the challenge.
Yat Kiu gets to know Kan Tse Him by chance and notices his flair in the game of snooker. Yat Kiu decides to take Tse Him on as his student and passes his snooker knowledge to Tse Him. When Ka Kan learns that Yat Kiu is mentoring Tse Him, she convinces him to take her as his student too.
Tse Him gradually falls for Ka Kan, but Ka Kan only has eves for Lui Kin Chung, who happens to be Yat Kiu's bitter rival. Kin Chung is a sneaky person and would do anything for a game. He fools around with Tse Him's aunt, Chin To To in order for him to win a game. Tse Him and Yat Kiu have a falling out caused by Kin Chung. The master and disciple have no choice but to settle their disputes on the snooker table.
Adam Cheng's latest collaboration with TVB, King of Pool, had a blessing ceremony last week. The whole cast was there for the ceremony including Niki Chow, Joyce Tang, Derek Kwok and Benz Hui.
Rumoured couple, Joyce Tang and Derek Kwok were as usual in the spotlight. However, they go about their business as per normal and ignored the gossips and teasing. They even stand side by side when taking photos.
When asked if their love story has surfaced, Joyce replied that she would need a lover to appear first but she is currently not seeing anyone.