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The Star
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Taiwan screen icon Chin Han returns in Mandarin drama 'Forget You Not'
Chin Han, a well-known romantic hero of 1980s TV dramas, plays an old man with dementia in Netflix series 'Forget You Not'. Photo: Handout After 24 years away from Taiwanese dramas, Taiwanese screen legend Chin Han is back on the small screen. He stars in Netflix series Forget You Not , which was directed by singer-actress Rene Liu. The 79-year-old Chin is known for playing the romantic hero in hugely popular TV adaptations of famed author Chiung Yao's romantic novels in the 1980s. They include Lovers Under The Rain (1986), Deep Garden (1987) and One Side Of The Water (1988). In his latest outing, Chin sheds his romantic leading man trappings to play an old man with dementia. Golden Horse Award-winning Taiwanese actress Hsieh Ying-hsuan ( Born For The Spotlight , 2024) plays his daughter, an aspiring stand-up comedienne named Le-le. The series is now streaming on Netflix. Liu, 55, and producer Aileen Lee, 53, told Taiwanese news outlet Central News Agency in an interview published on May 24 that many people around them thought it would be 'mission impossible' to get Chin to star in the series. He has cut down on work in recent years. While he has starred in Chinese dramas such as Cambrian Period (2017), his last TV drama appearance was in 2020. And his last appearance in a Taiwanese series was in 2001, a period drama about Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong. Liu had tailor-made the role for Chin, though when she first approached him for a casual chat about it, she thought he would turn it down. He had told Liu then that he would not like to play a bedridden or forgetful old man. Lee said: 'We were like, 'oh no', because the series will go into his character's deteriorating memory.' But Chin was eventually convinced. And once he took on the role, he was fully committed to it, Liu said. He asked for his hair to be messier and his clothes to look more crumpled, in an attempt to show the decline of his character's mind. 'People have seen how handsome and charming he was in his younger days, so they will feel pained when they see him in this role,' Liu added. In a separate e-mail interview with Singapore's Chinese tabloid Shin Min Daily News earlier in May, Chin said he did not like to play sickly characters. 'To play someone sick is quite a painful process because you have to live with that mindset for months while filming is ongoing. I don't like to be unhappy,' he said. But he agreed to do the series as Liu told him he would be playing a sea captain. 'I thought I'd have a chance to wear a suave white navy uniform, so I agreed. In the end, when we began filming, I realised the character is a chief engineer on a ship, so I didn't get to wear a uniform,' he said. Still, he was glad to have taken on the challenge. 'My character seems so ordinary, but he loves his daughter with all his heart and is always quietly supporting her. I am rarely approached for such ordinary roles,' he added. – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Taiwan screen icon Chin Han returns in Netflix dementia drama Forget You Not
Taiwanese actor Chin Han, a well-known romantic hero of 1980s TV dramas, plays an old man with dementia in Netflix series Forget You Not. PHOTO: NETFLIX After 24 years away from Taiwanese dramas, Taiwanese screen legend and actor Chin Han is back on the small screen. He stars in Netflix series Forget You Not, which was directed by singer-actress Rene Liu. The 79-year-old Chin is known for playing the romantic hero in hugely popular TV adaptations of famed author Chiung Yao's romantic novels in the 1980s. They include Lovers Under The Rain (1986), Deep Garden (1987) and One Side Of The Water (1988). In his latest outing, Chin sheds his romantic leading man trappings to play an old man with dementia. Golden Horse Award-winning Taiwanese actress Hsieh Ying-hsuan (Born For The Spotlight, 2024) plays his daughter, an aspiring stand-up comedienne named Le-le. The series is now streaming on Netflix. Liu, 55, and producer Aileen Lee, 53, told Taiwanese news outlet Central News Agency in an interview published on May 24 that many people around them thought it would be 'mission impossible' to get Chin to agree to star in the series. He has cut down on acting in recent years. While he has starred in Chinese dramas such as Cambrian Period (2017), his last TV drama appearance was in 2020. And his last appearance in a Taiwanese series was in 2001, a period drama about Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong. Liu had tailor-made the role for Chin, though when she first approached him for a casual chat about it, she thought he would turn it down. He had told Liu then that he would not like to play a bedridden or forgetful old man. Lee said: 'We were like, 'oh no', because the series will go into his character's deteriorating memory.' But Chin was eventually convinced. And once he took on the role, he was fully committed to it, Liu said. He asked for his hair to be messier and his clothes to look more crumpled, in an attempt to show the decline of his mind. 'People have seen how handsome and charming he was in his younger days, so they will feel more heartache when they see him in this role,' Liu added. Taiwanese actor Chin Han, a well-known romantic hero of 1980s TV dramas, plays an old man with dementia in Netflix series Forget You Not. PHOTO: NETFLIX In a separate e-mail interview with Singapore's Chinese tabloid Shin Min Daily News earlier in May, Chin said he did not like to play sickly characters. 'To play someone sick is quite a painful process because you have to live with that mindset for months while filming is ongoing. I don't like to be unhappy,' he said. But he agreed to do the series as Liu told him he would be playing a sea captain. 'I thought I'd have a chance to wear a suave white navy uniform, so I agreed. In the end, when we began filming, I realised the character is a chief engineer on a ship, so I didn't get to wear a uniform,' he said. Still, he was glad to have taken on the challenge. 'My character seems so ordinary, but he loves his daughter with all his heart and is always quietly supporting her. I am rarely approached for such ordinary roles,' he added. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Review Geek
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has Forget You Not been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Renewed or Cancelled? Forget You Not is the latest Taiwanese drama on Netflix, with an energetic cast and a simple but bittersweet premise. Having watched the first season in its entirety, you may be wondering if this one has been renewed or cancelled. Well, wonder no more! What is Forget You Not about? Forget You Not centers on married woman Le-le who juggles her stand-up comedy gig, a convenience store job, marital problems with husband Kai, and a tense relationship with her father, Kuang-chi. An inspiring journey then ensues, which redefines her familial bonds. We have extended coverage of Forget You Not on the site, including recaps of every episode HERE! Has Forget You Not been renewed for Season 2? At the time of writing, Forget You Not has not been renewed for season 2. Generally Netflix would gauge numerous metrics before renewing a show, including how many people initially watch it and then looking at the drop-off rate. With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show's future is made. So far, Forget You Not has had a very good reaction online from critics and audiences alike. Given the way this show is set up, and the ending we receive, we're predicting that this will not be renewed for a second season. The series has potential no doubt, but the story is basically done and the ending is conclusive enough to just end things here. We also know completion rate is a massive metric for these streamers and this feels like one of those shows that people will dive into and become hooked once they've watched a few episodes. However, we could be completely wrong too, so take our prediction with a pinch of salt! What we know about season 2 so far: Barely anything is known about Forget You Not season 2 at this point given Netflix haven't officially renewed or cancelled this one. Given the first season's conclusion, it does seem very unlikely. However, if this did get a rare renewal though, we'd likely get another 8 episode season if this one is renewed. Furthermore, the story's tone and style will likely remain very similar to what we've been graced with in season 1, and a return of cast and crew. We will update this page when more information becomes available, so be sure to check this page out in the near future. Would you like to see Forget You Not return for a second season? What's been your favourite part of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
The Review Geek
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Forget You Not – Season 1 Episode 7 Recap & Review
Rain The Won't Stop Anytime Soon Episode 7 of Forget You Not starts with us cutting forward to Kuang-chi's funeral. It's a somber affair but also one that sees numerous people talking about the good he did while he was alive. Interestingly one comment about there being less 'in the audience' for funerals does a good job of contrasting the audience VIP seats at Le-le's comedy club. Whether intentional or not, it's a nice way of contrasting the two areas. Chang Kai is also here too and introduces himself as a close friend of Kuang-chi's. He points out that the guy had a zest for life and he classed him as a friend more than a father-in-law. He also goes on to mention how they both love Le-le more than anybody else. Before Le-le gets a chance to say a few words, we cut back in time to our titular character at the hospital. She prays for her father to get better, and he does actually regain consciousness. Yep, it turns out the funeral that's here (as we cut back to this earlier scene) is all for show and a big prank from Kuang-chi. When Le-le wheels him out, half the crowd are shocked and the other half are too stunned to say anything. Kuang-chi says a few words, convinced that he's a good man based on what everybody has said about him, but also not disillusioned enough to shy away from the many mistakes he's made in his life too. The 'funeral' does work well to reframe all of Le-le and Kuang-chi's time together, which becomes a lot more warm and emotional compared to previous episodes. Kuang-chi is determined to keep up his exercise regime around the apartment, focusing on walking, and this time Le-le even takes proper photos of her dad and joins his laughs too. Unfortunately, Kuang-chi's condition continues to deteriorate, as he winds up wetting himself in his room. He's ashamed and tries to hide it from Le-le, throwing his wet trousers in the bin. Le-le is none the wiser though and struggles to juggle responsibilities, leaving her father to head out and do her comedy set. Shockingly, Le-le brings her phone with her and as it goes off mid-set, it causes chaos. She hurriedly leaves mid-set, messes up her opportunity and Mark is not happy with her. Le-le leaves the club and tries desperately to find her father, who's off wandering around aimlessly outside. When Le-le finally catches up to Kuang-chi and brings him home, she opens up about her struggles. She's sick of working double-shifts, she's frustrated about him taking a loan out on the house, and Le-le is just generally struggling to keep everything together. To make matters worse, they've passed the period of critical treatment and the only thing they need to do is look at Kuang-chi's caregiving. This falls on Le-le to handle as primary caregiver but she needs to seriously consider putting him in a home too. Through all of this, Le-le and Kai make their divorce official and part ways, at least on pleasant terms. Le-le jokingly calls him a bachelor as they say goodbye, but it's clear that she's using humour as a crux, given her regrets over what's happened. Things aren't made any easier as Kuang-chi's condition continues to worsen back home. He's bound to his wheelchair for much of the day, and no longer able to look in the mirror and see the man he once was. Le-le eventually brings in a carer to look after him but Kuang-chi is starting to slip. He's not focusing at all and even slips in and out of consciousness. Even worse, he locks the carer out the house and Le-le has to scramble to get home quicker. Unfortunately, this ordeal causes the carer to think twice about coming back, while Le-le finds herself caught in a difficult position about how to handle this going forward. Naturally, Le-le dedicates more of her time to look after her dad and but it's the rain that causes him to jog his memories of the past. Kuang-chi wheels himself out to the rain and looks up, smiling. It reminds him of the past and the pair have big smiles and laughter as they enjoy their time together in the rain. The Episode Review The end scenes with Le-le and her father are beautifully constructed and really show exactly what Chia-yun said earlier in the season about looking after children and the elderly are one and the same. Here, we see their time together given completely different context And the pair share a really beautiful moment just for them in the midst of all this pain and misery. Seeing Kuang-chi smile is such a touching moment and it ultimately leads into this finale which promises to be quite the heart-wrenching ordeal. As the longest episode of the season, this chapter really dives into how difficult it is to care give for someone with dementia, along with the difficulties in juggling that with your own career and aspirations. It's a beautifully bittersweet way to close out the series and the finale looks set to be just as emotionally charged. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
