Taiwanese Drama Cast's Fan Meeting Features Playful Antics and Premiere Promotion
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actors from the new drama "Upstairs, Downstairs" held a fan meeting in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, attracting a large crowd.
- During a game, actor Weng Chia-ming was caught by co-star Ko Shu-yuan for allegedly cheating in a dice-rolling contest to get consecutive 'holy' rolls.
- The cast promoted the upcoming drama, set to premiere on July 29, which tells the story of former lovers reuniting after 20 years.
The cast of the upcoming CTS drama "Upstairs, Downstairs" traveled to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, for a fan meeting event that drew a large and enthusiastic crowd. Actors including Ko Shu-yuan, Weng Chia-ming, Yen Hsiao-yun, and Lung Yu-shen interacted closely with fans, participating in games that added to the lively atmosphere.
Actors in 'Upstairs, Downstairs' go into rehabilitation when they do this.
A humorous moment unfolded during a dice-rolling competition when Weng Chia-ming was seen by co-star Ko Shu-yuan attempting to gain an advantage by subtly manipulating the rolls. Ko Shu-yuan playfully called out Weng's "technical foul," urging the younger audience members not to emulate his actions. The cast also engaged in a pedometer challenge, with Ko Shu-yuan impressively recording over 699 swings in one minute, earning praise for his energetic performance.
Ko Shu-yuan, who plays a central role in the drama, discussed the unique dynamic he shares with Weng Chia-ming in "Upstairs, Downstairs." Unlike their previous collaborations where they often played adversaries, this time they portray close friends. "We are familiar enough, and we share hobbies like hiking and river tracing, so our chemistry is very good," Ko explained, highlighting their natural rapport.
We are familiar enough, and we share hobbies like hiking and river tracing, so our chemistry is very good.
The drama, set to premiere on July 29, centers on a story of rekindled romance between two former lovers who parted ways 20 years ago. Ko Shu-yuan plays a convenience store owner, while Yen Hsiao-yun portrays a spiritual fortune teller. Their reunion in the same building, living upstairs and downstairs from each other, sparks new developments. The series promises a blend of laughter, tears, and heartwarming human stories.
Everyone involved should feel it. Those in front of and behind the camera hope that what they filmed receives audience support, but we maintain a normal mindset because we did everything we could when completing this drama.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.