Roger Kwok ready to take on Rosy Business

TVB new series The Threshold of a Persona will start its broadcast tonight. The new series about the functions of Hong Kong's Immigration Department stars Roger Kwok, Yoyo Mung, Patrick Tang, among others.

Roger, Yoyo and Patrick appeared at a promo function for the series dressed in the uniforms of the Immigration Department officers. They posed in their uniforms and exclaimed that they are ready to take over the 9.30pm time slot from Rosy Business, which won praises from viewers. Roger is upbeat about the series, "there is some momentum this time, I believe that I will beat Wayne Lai, fighting for the highest rating." Reporters asked Roger if he feels any pressure as Rosy Business achieved high ratings. Roger admits that Rosy Business's ratings are high, but says, "We are the elite forces, we also hope to fight for the highest rating." Yoyo also expressed her confidence in the series, "originally the series was suppose to be only 20 episodes, but then they changed it to 27 because the story is just too good."

Other cast members, Toby Leung, Kenny Wong, Raymond Cho and Ben Wong appeared in full uniform complete with anti-riot gears and equipments. The equipments were heavy, weighing approximately 20 pounds. Toby could not walk up on stage and needed help from the others. She was also sweating and claimed that she felt dizzy. "I feel like I'm about to throw up, about to faint. I don't dare to move too much, I don't want to use too much strength. I respect being a female," she says.

Source: Mingpao with translations by aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

The Threshold of a Persona

Cast:
Roger Kwok as Fong Chun Kit
Yoyo Mung as Yip On Kei
Raymond Cho as Cheng Pak Yue
Patrick Tang as Au Shun Fong
John Chiang as Mak Kai Ming
Kenny Wong as Wu Kit Sum
Toby Leung
Natalie Tong
Power Chan

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: June 1 to July 3, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
The Immigration Department guards the gateway in and out of Hong Kong. They are tasked to prevent questionable figures and criminals from entering Hong Kong. The immigration officers have a highly demanding task in their hands. However, this tough task raises a question - how can the officers accurately verify the identities of travellers? This is the first TV drama series that revolves around the immigration department.

While applying for a position in the Hong Kong Immigration Department, Fong Chun Kit makes friends with two other candidates; Cheng Pak Yue and Yip On Kei. Pak Yue is an aggressive and ambitious person. he later moves on to the police force and is promoted to Senior Inspector of Regional Crime Unit. While investigating a case, Pak Yue realises that the new triad leader, Wu Kit Sum has murdered someone because of Chun Kit's wife. This revelation has turned Chun Kit's life upside down.

As Chun Kit's good friend, On Kei helps Chun Kit to care for his son. On Kei also suffered a failed relationship with Pak Yue.

Au Shun Fong sees potential in Chun Kit's ability and recommends him to Mak Kai Ming, the Head of Investigation Section for the HK Immigration department. Chun Kit is successfully promoted and he is determined to start his life anew. While investigating a fraud syndicate, Chun Kit discovers his missing wife and uncovers her long hidden identity.