Hong Kong’s television landscape braces for a direct showdown on Monday evening as HOY launches its new sitcom “Your Security Guard Li Bao’an” at 8 PM, competing head-to-head with TVB’s long-running family series “Three Generations of Sugar.” The cast of the latter gathered in Causeway Bay on October 24 for a street-side promotional push, offering insights into the show and the looming battle for viewers despite sweltering conditions.
Cast Takes to the Streets Amid Ratings Question
Actors Che Yuen Yuen, Fung Yat Ming, Au Yeung Wai, Ho Yee Ting, Yung Tin Yau, and Chui Wing mingled with media and fans during the outdoor event. When asked about the prime-time conflict, most kept responses neutral. Fung Yat Ming stressed that audience enjoyment matters most and urged viewers to support both dramas. Che Yuen Yuen deflected questions about confidence in ratings, deferring to the producer instead.
Ho Yee Ting shared a personal note about a scene where Yung Tin Yau kisses her forehead — the most intimate moment between their characters so far. She joked that her husband watched the scene with friends and remained relaxed, confident in their relationship. “He says he knows I won’t leave him, but I also know not to test boundaries,” she said. “Intimate scenes must always serve the plot.” Yung added that his wife actively helps him analyze scripts and advises on romantic portrayals, bringing a collaborative edge to his performance.
Chui Wing, preoccupied with a busy filming schedule, mentioned he has not picked up a tennis racket in six months and was unaware of colleague Lau Kai Wah’s relationship with actress Lai Kwan.
Producer Focuses on Story over Rivalry
Producer Law Wing Yin, when confronted about HOY shifting its broadcast time to challenge TVB’s slot, emphasized that his team concentrates solely on content quality. “This is an anniversary production for TVB, and our goal is to deliver a winning show by refining the script,” Law said. With decades of industry experience, he dismissed pressure from the competition. “What matters is that everyone enjoys the process. We just want to make the story better — that’s it,” he said, repeating the mantra to underline his commitment to narrative primacy. Law declined to specify when actress Jolie Wu would return to filming, reiterating that all decisions center on what serves the script.
Broader Implications for Hong Kong Television
This scheduling battle highlights how newer networks like HOY are strategically challenging established players such as TVB, offering audiences more choice in prime time. The clash pits a fresh sitcom against an anniversary family drama, and early ratings will gauge viewer appetite. Yet as cast members and the producer suggested, the real focus remains on storytelling quality — a principle that may define success regardless of the numbers. For audiences, the competition promises diverse programming and a reminder of the creative vitality driving Hong Kong’s small screen.