Kangsi Coming

Kangsi Coming (Chinese: 康熙來了; pinyin: Kāngxī Lái Le; lit. 'Kangxi Arrives" or "Here Comes Kangxi') was a Taiwanese variety-comedy talk show hosted by Dee Hsu (a.k.a. Little S) and Kevin Tsai from 2004 to 2016, with the addition of sidekick Chen Han-dian since 2007. The show had been produced by Chungta Production (中大製作) from 2004 to 2009; after Chungta shut down, it was produced by Golden Star Entertainment (金星娛樂). The typical format of the show was for the hosting duo to interview a panel of celebrity guests on various topics while engaging in comedic banter. The show also conducted special interviews with important figures in politics and entertainment.

Although it was broadcast in Taiwan, Kangsi gained enormous popularity among the broader Chinese speaking audiences, and is considered one of the most successful talk shows in Taiwan and in the Sinophone world.

Style[edit]

Kangsi had a fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek, and fully self-aware style, even when approaching occasionally controversial or serious topics. Compared with other Mandarin-language talk shows, Kangsi was noted for its interest in celebrity gossip and its embrace of subcultures.

Kangsi also incorporated cartoon sound effects, comical editing techniques like instant replays, and wacky animated texts and visuals.

Name[edit]

The show had originally been named "Qi Guai Shi Dian Zhong" (奇怪十點鐘, "Weird 10 o'clock"), but was changed to Kangsi Coming soon after its debut. Kangsi, the reign title of the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty, was a pun derived from the names of the hosts; 康 (Kang) was taken from the Chinese name of Kevin Tsai and 熙 (Si) from the Chinese name of Dee Hsu.

Special Units[edit]

Apart from the typical interview format of the show, some special units were held irregularly:

• "Remove Makeup" - female celebrities removed makeup to show their plain faces.
• "Gift Swap" - celebrities and sometimes the hosts brought gifts following certain themes to exchange with one another.
• "Apology Conference" - the hosts "apologized" to the guests who were roasted most harshly on the show, typically held every year.
• Singing and dancing competitions judged by professionals and the hosts.

List of guests[edit]

Since its premiere in 2004, the show hosted guests from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and elsewhere. The following is only an incomplete list.

Taiwan[edit]

Entertainers

Politicians

• Ma Ying-jeou - Former President of Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Wu Po-hsiung - Former Chairman of Kuomintang
• Jason Hu - Former Mayor of Taichung City
• Annette Lu - Former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Lien Chan - Former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Su Tseng-chang - Former Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
• John Chiang - Former Foreign Minister of Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Chiu Yi - Former Member of the Legislative Yuan from Kaohsiung County
• Li Ao - Former Member of the Legislative Yuan from Taipei County

Hong Kong and Macau[edit]

Andy Lau, Eason Chan, Edison Chen, Carina Lau, Ng Man Tat, Eric Tsang, Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Wong Jing, Cecilia Cheung, Stephen Chow, Twins (band), Joey Yung, Lydia Shum, Vivian Chow, Fiona Sit, Ronald Cheng, Josie Ho, Anita Yuen, Wakin Chau, Joyce Cheng, Anthony Wong, John Woo, Jacky Cheung, Jaycee Chan, Timmy Hung, Kelly Chen, Grasshopper (band)

Mainland China[edit]

Huang Lei, Huang Xiaoming, Tao Hong, Qin Hailu, Hai Qing, Huang Haibo, Zhao Wei, Yang Zishan, Huang Bo, Liu Liyang, Huang Yali, Jing Boran, Yu Kewei, Ding Ding, Zhang Hexuan, Zhang Wei, Li Jianjun, Jet Li, Anson Hu, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, Xiao Shenyang, Hu Xia, Ding Dang, Liu Yan, Huang Shengyi, The New Seven Little Fortunes, Ye Zixuan, Yang Qingqian, Jason Zhang, Lu Yao, Best Crew, Na Ying, Chen Kaige, Chen Hong, Chen Jianbin, Han Geng, Yan Yidan, Guo Jingming, Yu Quan, Xie Na, Zheng Kai, TFBoys, Wang Xiaofei, Fan Bingbing, Li Chen

Overseas[edit]

Seth Rogen, Michel Gondry (The Green Hornet), Wonder Girls, Stefanie Sun, Kris Phillips, Take That (Band), Coco Lee, Henry Lee, JJ Lin, Maria Ozawa, Atsushi Tamura, By2, Gary Chaw, Ah Niu, A-do, Michael & Victor, Penny Tai, Eric Moo

Awards and nominations[edit]

Golden Bell Awards

• 43rd (2008)
  • Nominated: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
• 42nd (2007)
  • Nominated: Best Variety Programme
  • Nominated: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
• 41st (2006)
  • Nominated: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
• 40th (2005)
  • Won: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
  • Nominated: Best Variety Programme

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• (in Chinese) Kangxi Lai Le@CTi Variety
• (in Chinese) Kangxi Lai Le@ATV Home