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TVB drama City of Splendor release and controversy

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The TVB drama ‘City of Splendor’ premiered on October 12, centering on a power struggle within the Macau-based Shanglifeng Group. The plot follows the rivalry between brothers Guan Xiaoxian, played by Chilam Cheung, and Guan Xiaojun, played by Ronald Cheng, as they compete for the chairmanship following their father's retirement. While Chilam Cheung received praise for his calculating characterization, the premiere also drew attention for an intense romantic scene between his character and a media executive played by Chan Siu-wa. Following its premiere, the production has faced intense scrutiny regarding its maturity level and the use of provocative content. Previous controversies involved explicit scenes featuring Rosina Chan and sexual content involving Samantha Ko. The debate has since expanded to include actress Cheung Hei-man, who faced scrutiny over a semi-nude, single-take sequence with co-star Julian Cheung. Reports indicate Cheung initially resisted the request, causing a three-month production delay, before filming it after discussions regarding character development. Former TVB artist Lok Yan-ming criticized the production on social media, labeling the reliance on female bodies as “low-class” and distinguishing between artistic nudity and “vulgar showing off.” She urged female actresses to “say no” to scripts that prioritize physical exposure over storytelling. Additionally, actress Producer Chan Ying Wai-kwun has been since addressed the subject of dozens of viewer controversies, including complaints following a scene involving nudity. These incidents have prompted discussions among parents to the Communications Authority regarding prime-time content, content maturity involving actresses Rosita Kwok and Gigi Yip. Chan denied allegations that a director circulated unreleased footage of Gigi Yip and emphasized the production is currently awaiting investigation by Hong Kong media authorities professionalism of the team. Regarding Rosita Kwok, Chan clarified that while she initially hesitated due to determine if regulations were violated. the technical complexity of a long-take sequence, the intensity was consistent with the script. He denied that the team pressured her, stating the single-take method was intended to enhance dramatic impact rather than increase nudity.

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