Actresses in dramatic brawl on Taiwanese drama set

A dramatic, all-out brawl erupted on the set of the Sanli Eight O'Clock drama 'The Taste of Life,' featuring actresses Chen Pei-chi, Yue Hong, Chang Chien, and Yeh Hua. The scene, which included intense hair-pulling and physical scuffles, left the crew in stitches, likening it to a "fairy fight."

The plot involved Yue Hong's character, Xiu Chun, and Chen Pei-chi's character, Hong Xue, visiting to discuss marriage. Tensions flared when Chang Chien's character, Pei Fen, made a sarcastic remark, provoking Yue Hong to slap her. Yeh Hua's character, Anna, stepped in to defend Pei Fen, only to be ambushed from behind by Chen Pei-chi's character, who grabbed her hair and kicked her. The ensuing chaos in the living room overwhelmed even the character trying to break up the fight.

Chen Pei-chi revealed that the script only indicated "women fighting," with much of the action being improvised. She explained her character's aggressive response, stating that as Hong Xue's daughter, she couldn't stand by while her family was attacked. This led to discussions with other actresses, resulting in Chen Pei-chi initiating hair-pulling and escalating the scene. The director specifically requested the hair-pulling to be exaggerated for dramatic effect, with camera angles emphasizing the struggle.

Reflecting on real-life altercations, Chen Pei-chi admitted to being a "tomboy" who grew up fighting boys. She attributed her early self-defense skills to watching wrestling and a need to protect herself and her younger cousins. While she could easily take down boys, she had never experienced a catfight like the one depicted. She recalled a high school incident where she confidently confronted bullies, emphasizing the importance of projecting an assertive presence to avoid being intimidated. Chen Pei-chi confidently stated she could still protect herself by attacking vital points and even performing a "shoulder throw."