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Title: 宮心計
Cantonese/Mandarin Title: Gong Sum Gai
English Title: Beyond The Realm Of Conscience
Previously known as: Palace Scheme
Vietnamese Title: Cung T�m Kế
Costume Fitting: February 16, 2009
Starts Filming: February 20 or 22, 2009
Airing in HK: Oct 19 - Nov 27
Episodes: 33
Genre: Ancient, Tang Dynasty (HK version of korean drama "Jewel in the Palace")
Producer: Mui Siu Ching
Themesong: 宮心計 (Beyond The Realm Of Conscience) by Susanna Kwann
Subtheme: 風車 (Windmill) by Charmaine Sheh

WATCH the Sales of Presentation 2009 clip
WATCH the Preview/Trailer
WATCH Opening Theme Vid <--- a MUST watch

Cast:
Michelle Yim as Suet Ha
Susanna Kwan as Chiu Wan
Charmaine Sheh as Sam Ho
Tavia Yeung as Kam Ling
Kevin Cheng as Hin Yeung
Moses Chan as Li Chen
Selena Li
Crystal Tin
Ching Hor Wai
Rosanne Lui
Kara Hui
Susan Tse
Mary Hon
Mandy Cho
Tracy Yip
Edwin Siu
Yoyo Chen
Yvonne Lam


Synopsis:
Imperial Household Bureau is responsible for managing and directing all household services to the Emperor and the Imperial family in Tong Dynasty. It is comprised of four departments, namely Jewels, Attire, Food and Furnishings. LAU SAM HO (Charmaine Sheh) and YIU KAM LING (Tavia Yeung) are introduced into the bureau in their tender age and brought up in the disciplines of the palace. The two girls are diligent. YUEN TSUI WAN (Susanna Kwan), Head of the Jewels, and CHUNG SUET HA (Michelle Yim), Head of the Attire, are both very fond of HO for she is a kind-hearted young girl. Soon, they start fighting for the fellowship of HO.

HO always remembers her mother's words left to her before she passed away, that she was told, 'Doing good deeds, Speaking good words, Showing goodwill'. She lives her life of being gracious and kind-hearted in the palace. On the other hand, LING believes her survival in palace is achieved through cruel and calculating tactics. She cheats and schemes her way to the top and finally becomes the concubine. Though she realizes that HO has fallen in love with the chess master KO HIN YEUNG (Kevin Cheng), her jealousy still arouses by HO's attraction to the Emperor LEE YI (Moses Chan). Fearing that she is losing power, she ruthlessly makes up a false allegation against HO for murdering the Empress (Mary Hon) and condemns her to death. No matter how clever she is to scheme, things do not go the way she planned. By using a strong comparison of the two distinctive characters, HO and LING, the message of the drama is that "benevolence" is the only way to gain final victory.
credit to Immortal_Angel@soompi

This post has been edited by XxVietGurlxX: 23 October 2009 - 11:10 PM

[JJ no Baka]

Been waiting for this drama to come out since last October.

[pillowbox]

^ same here. this is one of the dramas that Ive been forward to. UGH. so excited! all those drams

[missyblue]

i've been waiting patiently for this series to come out. XD

wow, tavia's smirk on the poster looks very convincing. like, 'hay you, i'ma beat you down'

OMGAH. THE PREVIEW! adfhaelrngsdf?!??~
lol i just watched it, and oh my god. O_O damn, tavia's character just changed like that.
there's gonna be a lot of draaaaaamaa. oh my, susanna kwan? michelle yim? COOL!

the costumes look very pretty.

[semi-fly]

From the trailer provided it looks like the series is gong to be dubbed (into Mandarin) can anyone confirm that?

[Sasami]

I have high hope for this series, I can't wait to see it.

[missyblue]

From the trailer provided it looks like the series is gong to be dubbed (into Mandarin) can anyone confirm that?

if this series is a collaboration with mainland actors, it might be dubbed.
but it's not though... right?

looking at the list of the cast names, all of them are from TVB... so probably not.
maybe the preview was dubbed for other reasons.

[Chalk-Bandits]

I love HK dramas, so I I'm excited to watch this.
Hopefully it will be good. Ooh..so many big names!

[Yunho<3]

I been waiting for this.
I heard this was the anniversary drama for TVB this year.
Oooh evil Tavia!I can't wait.

[~creampuff~]

wow they are making a hk version. That's interesting.

[XxVietGurlxX]

yea i dont know why the preview was dubbed in Mandarin........i was wondering why too

and yes this is 1 of the anniversary drama for TVB for this year

there was a news about Kevin, Charmaine and Tavia went to Korea to promote this drama

[bebemui]

omg yes!! it's coming soon..i can't wait. Huge Tavia fan and i cannot wait to see her play evil hehe~

[�..a�]

omg this looks sooo interesting!!! i haven't watched tvb series in awhile, i'm definitely looking forward to this.

[inamorata.<3]

I've been looking forward to this series! Can't wait.

[AhYee]

Yes! There's a thread on this !
I've been waiting for this since I saw it from the sales presentation =)
I think it's a great drama for Tavia to shine.
I also hope Charmaine won't be one of those overly goody goody two shoes.
Charmaine/Kevin, and Charmaine/Moses ... I'm waiting to see!

[jisol]

urg o.o i really hope it wouldn't be dubbed....................its so unnatural
I SPOT TAVIA! does she play the antagonist? o.o\
-edit-
i'm stupid of course she does

[XxVietGurlxX]

ok about this is 1 of the anniversary drama for TVB for this year, im not sure about that anymore
since i heard that TVB anniversary for this year is going to be in November or December
but this drama is not airing in HK til mid of October
so i dont kno if this drama is still an anniversary drama or not anymore

[jaykidding]

I don't think I can stand Tavia playing the evil character, haha. The trailer looks really good! I want to watch it.

Wow, Edwin Siu?! Haven't seen him in a while.

[bangism!]

Loving the makeup, costumes, and most of the cast! Definitely watching out for this. (:
Moses looks a bit weird in that poster though, haha. ♥

[Smileforjessie]

it looks so evil like moonlight ressonence(sp?) i love it!!!

i cant wait for this, Charmaine is such a good actress..and her kind heart is so heartwarming in this drama..ahhhhh hurry october!