Although When Heaven Burns (天與地), was ignored by TVB management and was delayed in broadcast for two years, the drama sparked a lively online discussion among netizens. The series particularly attracted the fans of music group, Beyond, due to the story centering around four band members and the tragic death of one member 18 years ago. Allegedly, When Heaven Burns contained heavy references to Beyond and was criticized in drawing inspiration from Wong Ka Kui’s (黃家駒) accidental death while on a concert tour in Japan in 1993. When Heaven Burns will be broadcast in Hong Kong on Monday, November 21st. Online forums were filled with heated debate over the series, which centered around Moses Chan (陳豪), Bowie Lam (林保怡), Kenny Wong (黃德斌), and an additional friend forming a band, Happiness and Anger, together. While mountain climbing, the men were trapped in the snow and resorted to cannibalism upon one band member, who possessed an illness, in order to survive. Since the story of When Heaven Burns started 18 years ago, fans were suspicious about the references to music group, Beyond. Netizens analyzed the characterizations, noting that Moses Chan, who enjoyed Muay Thai boxing, bore the shadow of Beyond member, Paul Wong (黃貫中). Bowie Lam and Astrid Chan (陳芷菁) were replicas of Wong Ka Keung (黃家強) and his Japanese wife. Kenny Wong was the equivalent of Yip Sai Wing (葉世榮). Since the characters in When Heaven Burns enjoyed playing in a band, Producer Jonathan Chik (戚其義) invited Paul Wong to sing the series’ theme and ending songs, sparking further controversy. Accused of referencing Beyond, Moses emphasized that When Heaven Burns focused on the theme of humanity. When it was pointed out that Moses’ character loved Muay Thai boxing, which was Paul Wong’s passion, Moses remarked, “Really? I did not know that Paul enjoys Muay Thai boxing! The story spoke about a tragic accident occurring 18 years ago, which was the same time Wong Ka Kui’s death occurred. It was just a coincidence; When Heaven Burns should have been broadcast last year.” Since When Heaven Burns will not be broadcast until next Monday, Paul Wong’s manager refrained from commenting whether the series drew references upon the real life experiences of Beyond band members. Creds: Apple Daily/Dramasian/Oncc
i dont think those are related, like wtf? Wong ka Kui's death was accidental in Japan the only similarity in this that all 4 are in a band and were young thats it...the cannibalism thing is just the will of survival...nothing more
If netizens have that much time, they should try digging for all TV series in relation to some news. There's always some similarities unless the news doesn't involve human beings. Then again, maybe they have the time to find some similarities involving animals too -_-2
Netizens should complain about the news reports of warfare, poverty and famine and all sorts of BS the world is experiencing today, because it will probably be offensive to them to see malnutritioned kids living in shakes while the families in Hong Kong are having dinner. I think the whole cannibalism thing reminds me of that movie "Alive" which is based on a true story. Things like this makes me feel ashamed of being a hongkie.
GODDAMN IT!!!! Nick cheung was suppose to be in this....He's the only reason that i wanna watch this so bad......eerrrr, like 3 years ago... I'm also a huge Beyond fan....but i dont feel the same way like those crazy lunatic fans ....
i saw the made-up trailer during one of their presentations few years ago and Cheung Ka Fai was supposed to be in the series???? i was so looking forward to see this too bad he's not in it after all... disappointing
