Public opinion overwhelmingly viewed Asia Television as a new force challenging TVB's dominance. The huge ratings gap, which seemed to have narrowed overnight, was like a hideous scar carved on TVB's seemingly indestructible throne.
The freshly released front page headline of the Asia Daily that day gave a city-wide preview of Asia Television's flagship program tonight:
"Asia Television is committed to innovation, and tonight at 8pm prime time, we invite you to witness history! Following the sensational launch of 'Pokémon,' our meticulously crafted, truly unique flagship program is about to debut: 'Focus Interview,' Asia Television's own large-scale social documentary program. Hong Kong citizens, please tune in to this channel!"
This novel and confident trailer directly increases the suspense and expectations. It only reveals the name of the program but does not mention the specific content. It only emphasizes that it is "self-made" and "a large-scale social documentary", shifting the focus to the upcoming 8 o'clock in the evening.
As soon as the Asia Daily was published in the morning, it immediately caught the hearts of all Hong Kong residents who were paying attention to this matter.
On the tram rattling through Causeway Bay, a commuter flipping through the Asia Daily said to his companion, "Asia Channel has a new show tonight at 8 o'clock. A large-scale, self-produced social documentary? What's the name? Is it another eulogy?"
In a crowded tea restaurant in Wan Chai, a few waiters took advantage of the breakfast break to chat: "A home-made flagship program? Yesterday's 'Pokémon' was already exciting enough, and ATV is doing it again today? This is a slap in the face of TVB! We have to watch it tonight!"
In the elevator of a Central office building, two elite white-collar workers clutching briefcases were whispering, "Kobayashi Tenmo's move was brilliant. He quietly propelled Liu Rumeng to the top and revitalized ATV in two days. Tonight's show is key. 'Social Documentary'... I just don't think it's that simple."
"Yeah, the trailer is really whetting my appetite. But TVB also has a flagship drama at 8 o'clock, 'The Strong Man' has a good reputation. I've been watching it all the time, and there's nothing better than a TV show. Chow Yun-fat's acting is really good..."
In a cramped tenement in Kowloon Walled City, housewives mutter to themselves, "The kids are clamoring to see the rest of 'Pokémon,' and the old man loves TVB's 'The Strong Man.' Now ATV has a new show at 8 o'clock. Which channel should I tune into? It's so annoying."
Curiosity, discussion, observation, and even concerns about possible disputes over family "control of the stage" are prevalent in the streets and alleys of Hong Kong Island.
The rise of Asian Television and the suspense of tonight naturally became the core topic of discussion on the streets.
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