Why Why Love
Encyclopedia
Why Why Love is a 2007 Taiwanese Drama
starring Rainie Yang
, Mike He
and Kingone Wang
. Since all 3 starred in the 2005 China Television
drama Devil Beside You
, this was originally thought to be the sequel. However, Why Why Love is not the sequel and has a distinctly different story line. It was originally titled Exchange Love. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production (可米瑞智國際藝能有限公司) and directed by Lin He Long (林合隆).
The series was boardcasted on free-to-air Chinese Television System (CTS)
(華視) from 3 June 2007 to 9 September 2007, every Sunday at 21:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28
(八大綜合台) from 9 June 2007 to 15 September 2007, every Saturday at 21:00.
In 2008, Rainie Yang
was nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series
and Lin He Long was nominated for Best Directing for a Television Series
at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards
, Taiwan.
) led a normal life. Non-stop working and outstanding debts can so called, her uniqueness. Her best friend, Jiang Xiao Nan (Michelle Chen) wants Jia Di to fall in love and she tries to set Jia Di up. Xiao Nan carried out her first plan at a carnival by selling exchange coupons that she wrote on. There, Jia Di meets the two sons of the owner of the company, Huo Yan (Kingone Wang
) and Huo Da (Mike He
), who buy exchange coupons from Jia Di.
Then, on her 20th birthday, Xiao Nan wishes that Jia Di will ask the tenth guy who passes by for his phone number. Huo Da and Huo Yan had a bet and are in an accident on motor bikes they ended up with broken arms (Huo Yan) or broken legs (Huo Da)
This resulted in the trio meeting again. During this meeting, Jia Di asks for Huo Yan's phone number which he obliged, however his phone number was accidentally mentioned in their class that it was used online for a bad site which made Huo Yan
mistrust Jia Di but they were able to patch things up.
Huo Da's dislike for Jia Di soon changes after Jia Di fulfills her roles in accordance to the "angel-owner" service coupon that Huo Da bought. Huo Da soon found out that he had fallen in love with Jia Di. Eventually, Huo Yan and Huo Da both fall in love with Jia Di, and try to win her over in their own ways and Jia Di is soon caught in a love triangle. The drama details the struggle between the half-brothers over Jia Di.
Later on, Huo Da is diagnosed with Wilson's Disease
and is dying. He chose not to reveal his illness to anyone except Yan Shu , Jia Di eventually found out what happened. She encourages Huo Da to live on for love.
Meanwhile, Huo Yan tries to find ways to cure his younger brother's sickness. He soon finds out that his brother will need a liver donation and the former is the only suitable donor. Huo Yan agrees to undergo the transplant despite his heart problems. Viewers are led to believe that the operation ended badly for Huo Da, but it was eventually shown that he happily survived.
): She is a hardworking girl who comes from a poor family. She is the elder daughter in a family consisting of her mother Liao Cai Juan and younger brother Tong Jia Hui. Her father died when she was still a little girl. Together with her mom, they make a living by selling vegetables on the streets. She will do anything for money in order to help settle the family debts. She also has an uncle who makes unwise investments, leading to the accumulation of debts, burdening the family even further. Jia Di is so dedicated to her family and work, she refuses to fall in love and have high hopes that way she feels no disappointment. Jia Di is best friends with Jiang Xiao Nan. They work as part time workers at the Huo's Family Emporium. In addition, Jia Di has many part-time jobs such as working at the petrol station.
Huo Da (Mike He
) A rebel and the second heir to the Huo Co. Huo Da is also nicknamed "Devil Boy" due to his reputation of pranks and rude attitude. Dislikes Huo Yan because Huo Yan's mother's affair with Huo Da's father is what caused Huo Da's mother to suicide. Huo Da loves Yan Shu but she loves Huo Yan, Huo Da's elder brother. Jia Di fulfills her roles in accordance to the "angel-owner" service coupon, He enjoys bullying and making fun of Jia Di but because of her pure and kind heart, he slowly fell in love with her. He was able to win Jia Di's heart but unfortunately he soon discovers that he has Wilson's Disease. He is reluctant to tell Jia Di since he doesn't want her to be lonely when he dies.
Huo Yan (Kingone Wang
): He is the General Manager of their company and the elder brother of Huo Da . He is the exact opposite of Huo Da . Everything about Huo Yan is impressive. Huo Yan is also nicknamed "10th Guy". At the beginning, Huo Yan and Jia Di were interested in each other and often talked and helped each other. But when Huo Yan realizes that Jia Di has feelings for Huo Da he agrees to let her be with Huo Da after he lost to a motorcycle race for Jia Di's love. Huo Yan has a bad childhood memory, his mother sold him to the Huo family because she was unable to cure Huo Yan's heart weakness. But after his mother selling Huo Yan to the Huo family, for years Huo Yan hated his mother, but when it came to his mother's death they patch things up....
Insert songs:
The songs were released by the respective artists: Rainie Yang - My Other Self
and Wang Kingone - 1st EP Love, KingOne
Taiwanese drama
Taiwanese Drama refers to dramatic programming of television programming extended stories usually dramatizing relationships through the general range of ten to forty one-hour episodes. They are produced in Taiwan and have gained increasing popularity in the Mandarin-speaking community...
starring Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
, Mike He
Mike He
Mike He was born 28 December 1983. He is a Taiwanese actor who started his career as a model before switching to acting. As of 2010, He is managed by HIM International Music.-Biography:...
and Kingone Wang
Kingone Wang
Kingone Wang was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series....
. Since all 3 starred in the 2005 China Television
China Television
China Television Company, Ltd. was established on September 3, 1968 by the then-ruling Nationalist Party of the Republic of China . The party owned the majority stake of the network...
drama Devil Beside You
Devil Beside You
Devil Beside You is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Mike He, Rainie Yang and Kingone Wang. It is based on Japanese manga Akuma de Sourou, , written by Mitsuba Takanashi. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production with Chai Zhi Ping as producer and directed by Lin He Long...
, this was originally thought to be the sequel. However, Why Why Love is not the sequel and has a distinctly different story line. It was originally titled Exchange Love. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production (可米瑞智國際藝能有限公司) and directed by Lin He Long (林合隆).
The series was boardcasted on free-to-air Chinese Television System (CTS)
Chinese Television System
Chinese Television System is a broadcast television station in Republic of China .-History:Founded on October 31, 1971, CTS started off as a joint venture between the ROC's Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Education. At the time of its establishment, CTS was the only VHF-supported...
(華視) from 3 June 2007 to 9 September 2007, every Sunday at 21:30 and cable TV Gala Television (GTV) Variety Show/CH 28
Gala Television
Gala Television Corporation is a nationwide cable TV network in Taiwan that is operated by the Gala Television Corporation, established on June 13, 1997.-GTV Channels:GTV currently operates three commercial cable television channels:*GTV One / CH 27...
(八大綜合台) from 9 June 2007 to 15 September 2007, every Saturday at 21:00.
In 2008, Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
was nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series
Best Leading Actress in a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards)
Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series is one of the category of competition for the Taiwanese television production Golden Bell Awards. It is presented annually in October by the Government Information Office, Republic of China .-Award winners :-Award nominees and...
and Lin He Long was nominated for Best Directing for a Television Series
Best Directing for a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards)
Golden Bell for Best Directing for a Television Series is the main category of Competition of Golden Bell Awards.- Award Winners :...
at the 43rd Golden Bell Awards
Golden Bell Awards
The Golden Bell Awards is an annual Taiwanese television production award, founded in 1965, presented by Government Information Office, Republic of China . It is usually presented in October or November each year. It is the first television production award in Chinese circulation and Taiwan's...
, Taiwan.
Cast
| Actor | |Character | Relationships |
|---|---|---|
| Rainie Yang Rainie Yang Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's... |
Tong Jia Di (童嘉蒂) | |
| Mike He Mike He Mike He was born 28 December 1983. He is a Taiwanese actor who started his career as a model before switching to acting. As of 2010, He is managed by HIM International Music.-Biography:... |
Huo Da (霍達) | Huo Yan's younger half brother |
| Kingone Wang Kingone Wang Kingone Wang was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series.... |
Huo Yan (霍彥) | Huo Da's older half brother |
| Judy Qiu | Yang Yan Shu (楊妍書) | Huo Yan's assistant |
| Michelle Chen | Jiang Xiao Nan (江小南) | Jia Di's best friend |
| Xu Shi Hao | Wu Bo Zi (波子) | Huo Da's best friend |
| Ge Wei Ru | Liao Cai Juan (廖彩娟) | Jia Di's mother |
| Sun Qin Yue | Tong Jia Hui (童嘉輝) | Jia Di's brother |
| Ye Min Zhi | Tong Bao San (童寶山) | Jia Di's uncle |
| Wang Dao | Huo Zhen Hao (霍振浩) | Huo Yan and Huo Da's father |
| Jin Yu Lan | Qin Yu Hua (秦玉華) | Huo Yan's mother |
| Eric Tu | Sai Lang | |
| Carolyn Chen | group leader | |
| Fu Pei Ci | Tong Jia Di's cousin | |
| Xiang Bo Tao | childhood Huo Yan | |
| Xu Qiong Yun | childhood Yang Yan Shu |
Synopsis
Tong Jia Di (Rainie YangRainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
) led a normal life. Non-stop working and outstanding debts can so called, her uniqueness. Her best friend, Jiang Xiao Nan (Michelle Chen) wants Jia Di to fall in love and she tries to set Jia Di up. Xiao Nan carried out her first plan at a carnival by selling exchange coupons that she wrote on. There, Jia Di meets the two sons of the owner of the company, Huo Yan (Kingone Wang
Kingone Wang
Kingone Wang was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series....
) and Huo Da (Mike He
Mike He
Mike He was born 28 December 1983. He is a Taiwanese actor who started his career as a model before switching to acting. As of 2010, He is managed by HIM International Music.-Biography:...
), who buy exchange coupons from Jia Di.
Then, on her 20th birthday, Xiao Nan wishes that Jia Di will ask the tenth guy who passes by for his phone number. Huo Da and Huo Yan had a bet and are in an accident on motor bikes they ended up with broken arms (Huo Yan) or broken legs (Huo Da)
This resulted in the trio meeting again. During this meeting, Jia Di asks for Huo Yan's phone number which he obliged, however his phone number was accidentally mentioned in their class that it was used online for a bad site which made Huo Yan
mistrust Jia Di but they were able to patch things up.
Huo Da's dislike for Jia Di soon changes after Jia Di fulfills her roles in accordance to the "angel-owner" service coupon that Huo Da bought. Huo Da soon found out that he had fallen in love with Jia Di. Eventually, Huo Yan and Huo Da both fall in love with Jia Di, and try to win her over in their own ways and Jia Di is soon caught in a love triangle. The drama details the struggle between the half-brothers over Jia Di.
Later on, Huo Da is diagnosed with Wilson's Disease
Wilson's disease
Wilson's disease or hepatolenticular degeneration is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which copper accumulates in tissues; this manifests as neurological or psychiatric symptoms and liver disease...
and is dying. He chose not to reveal his illness to anyone except Yan Shu , Jia Di eventually found out what happened. She encourages Huo Da to live on for love.
Meanwhile, Huo Yan tries to find ways to cure his younger brother's sickness. He soon finds out that his brother will need a liver donation and the former is the only suitable donor. Huo Yan agrees to undergo the transplant despite his heart problems. Viewers are led to believe that the operation ended badly for Huo Da, but it was eventually shown that he happily survived.
Characters
Tong Jia Di (Rainie YangRainie Yang
Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
): She is a hardworking girl who comes from a poor family. She is the elder daughter in a family consisting of her mother Liao Cai Juan and younger brother Tong Jia Hui. Her father died when she was still a little girl. Together with her mom, they make a living by selling vegetables on the streets. She will do anything for money in order to help settle the family debts. She also has an uncle who makes unwise investments, leading to the accumulation of debts, burdening the family even further. Jia Di is so dedicated to her family and work, she refuses to fall in love and have high hopes that way she feels no disappointment. Jia Di is best friends with Jiang Xiao Nan. They work as part time workers at the Huo's Family Emporium. In addition, Jia Di has many part-time jobs such as working at the petrol station.
Huo Da (Mike He
Mike He
Mike He was born 28 December 1983. He is a Taiwanese actor who started his career as a model before switching to acting. As of 2010, He is managed by HIM International Music.-Biography:...
) A rebel and the second heir to the Huo Co. Huo Da is also nicknamed "Devil Boy" due to his reputation of pranks and rude attitude. Dislikes Huo Yan because Huo Yan's mother's affair with Huo Da's father is what caused Huo Da's mother to suicide. Huo Da loves Yan Shu but she loves Huo Yan, Huo Da's elder brother. Jia Di fulfills her roles in accordance to the "angel-owner" service coupon, He enjoys bullying and making fun of Jia Di but because of her pure and kind heart, he slowly fell in love with her. He was able to win Jia Di's heart but unfortunately he soon discovers that he has Wilson's Disease. He is reluctant to tell Jia Di since he doesn't want her to be lonely when he dies.
Huo Yan (Kingone Wang
Kingone Wang
Kingone Wang was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series....
): He is the General Manager of their company and the elder brother of Huo Da . He is the exact opposite of Huo Da . Everything about Huo Yan is impressive. Huo Yan is also nicknamed "10th Guy". At the beginning, Huo Yan and Jia Di were interested in each other and often talked and helped each other. But when Huo Yan realizes that Jia Di has feelings for Huo Da he agrees to let her be with Huo Da after he lost to a motorcycle race for Jia Di's love. Huo Yan has a bad childhood memory, his mother sold him to the Huo family because she was unable to cure Huo Yan's heart weakness. But after his mother selling Huo Yan to the Huo family, for years Huo Yan hated his mother, but when it came to his mother's death they patch things up....
Music
- Opening theme song: "我要的世界" (The World I Want) by Kingone WangKingone WangKingone Wang was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series....
- Ending theme song: "缺氧" (Breathless) by Rainie YangRainie YangRainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
Insert songs:
- "換換愛" (Why Why Love) by Kingone WangKingone WangKingone Wang was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series....
- "Welcome To My Heart" by Kingone WangKingone WangKingone Wang was born 5 May 1980. He is a Taiwanese actor, singer and host. He was part of the boy band Comic Boyz and winner of Taiwanese Golden Bell Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series....
- "完美比例" (Perfect Example) by Rainie YangRainie YangRainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's...
The songs were released by the respective artists: Rainie Yang - My Other Self
My Other Self
My Other Self is Taiwanese Mandopop artist Rainie Yang's third Mandarin studio album. It was released by Sony Music Taiwan on 7 September 2007...
and Wang Kingone - 1st EP Love, KingOne
Books
- Why Why Love TV Drama Novel (換換愛電視小說) - ISBN 978-986-133-201-7
- Why Why Love Photobook (換換愛寫真書) - ISBN 986-133-204-9
- Why Why Love Photobook + Poster (換換愛談情說愛寫真手札 - 書+海報)
- Why Why Love Photo Album + Notebook (換換愛談情說愛寫真手札) - ISBN 978-986-83258-2-1
Awards
| Nomination | Rainie Yang Rainie Yang Rainie Yang , born June 4th, 1984, is a Taiwanese singer, Golden Bell Awards actress and talk show host.-Career:Yang began her career in 2000, as a member of Taiwanese quartet girl group 4 in Love, where she was given the stage name of Rainie, matching the weather theme of each member. The group's... | Best Leading Actress in a Television Series Best Leading Actress in a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards) Golden Bell Award for Best Leading Actress in a Television Series is one of the category of competition for the Taiwanese television production Golden Bell Awards. It is presented annually in October by the Government Information Office, Republic of China .-Award winners :-Award nominees and... |
|---|---|---|
| Lin He Long | Best Directing for a Television Series Best Directing for a Television Series (Golden Bell Awards) Golden Bell for Best Directing for a Television Series is the main category of Competition of Golden Bell Awards.- Award Winners :... |