Macau – An emotional screening of the hit TVB drama City of Splendor brought cast members and fans together Wednesday night, with tearful moments and renewed calls for a sequel dominating the event.
The finale viewing, held in Macau, featured stars Julian Cheung, Ron Ng, Kelly Cheung, Jeannie Chan, Sisley Choi, Alice Chan, Elena Kong and Calvin Choy sharing the evening with an audience. The gathering turned poignant when actress Jeannie Chan broke down during Julian Cheung’s portrayal of his character’s loneliness—a reaction that moved Cheung to tears himself upon learning his performance had resonated so deeply.
Ron Ng and Julian Cheung embraced on stage, expressing reluctance to part ways and hinting at a desire to work together again. Ng jokingly noted that the finale left Cheung’s character drinking poisoned milk without confirming his death, leaving the door open for a potential sequel. However, any continuation would require approval from producer Wai Koon Chan, TVB executive Catherine Tsang, and investors. Tsang expressed support, but stressed the need for the producer to craft a believable storyline explaining the character’s survival. Chan declined to comment when approached by reporters.
On-Screen Chemistry and Off-Screen Speculation
The event also fueled dating rumors surrounding Ron Ng and Kelly Cheung, who were interviewed together. Ng praised their collaboration and the drama’s strong viewership ratings, voicing optimism about reprising their roles in a sequel. When asked about Cheung’s earlier comments that her grandmother had called Ng “kind-hearted” and that Cheung had told her grandmother she would pursue someone she liked, Ng appeared startled, admitting he had been unaware of the remark and deferred to Cheung for an explanation.
Pressed on whether she had already made a move, Cheung blushed, initially dodging the question by blaming the heat and saying she needed to consult her grandmother. Eventually she laughed and said, “I’ve already made my move—are you satisfied?” Ng responded ambiguously: “We’re both making moves,” adding, “Sometimes, you know?” Refusing to disclose the status of their relationship, he simply asked the public to give them space.
Deleted Scenes and Body Image Discussions
Earlier, a male netizen posted online that after sharing a photo of Kelly Cheung in a revealing outfit from the event with his wife, he was interrogated. Cheung later commented asking if he was still alive, earning her the label of “adding insult to injury.” She said the netizen hasn’t replied. When Ng inquired about the incident, he denied being jealous. Cheung said she doesn’t mind Ng chatting with other women because he tells her about it—but when asked directly if they were dating, both replied in unison: “Let’s finish watching the finale first.”
Cheung also addressed the heavy cuts to her topless scene in the drama. She revealed the original shot showed a dress sliding from her shoulder to high heels, but she respected the director’s decision, noting that editing is beyond her control. “An actor’s most important job is to convey the scene’s emotion. I don’t feel regret over losing nude shots,” she said. When asked about fan demands for an uncut version, she stated she wouldn’t mind if the production team decided to release it. Ng expressed sympathy for Cheung, saying since she had mentally prepared for the scene, it was natural for an actor to want their full performance shown. He added that he also appeared shirtless—insisting male actors shouldn’t let the women have all the attention—and joked that only Julian Cheung refused to strip down.
Broader implications: The evening highlighted how emotional engagement and off-screen chemistry continue to drive audience interest in TVB productions. Whether City of Splendor receives a sequel now rests on creative and corporate decisions—and on whether the stars’ real-life storylines match the on-screen drama.
