HAC Minister Gu Show-faye stated that the budget for Hakka TV show productions was raised from NT$400 million to NT$600 million two years ago, providing ampler resources for show production. She also encouraged Hakka TV and the Hakka Public Communication Foundation to not only vie for recognition, but also to shoulder the mission of creating publicity and join hands with HAC to bring Hakka TV shows to greater heights.
Hakka shows set a new record this year, being shortlisted for 42 Golden Bell Awards, spanning radio, TV, and theater. Among them, the flagship drama Black Tide Island gathered 16 nominations, the most promising contender for this year’s awards. The multinational production Chef's Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen, children’s shows O News and Open Up, and radio shows Music Melee and Kids Speak Hakka also landed amazing results.
Many cast members of the nominated shows attended the star-studded event, including James Wen, nominee for Best Host in a Reality or Game Show for Chef's Unexpected Landing: Hakka Kitchen; and Wu Nien-hsuan (nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Television Series), River Huang and Liu Cheng-en (nominees for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series), and Mu Mei (nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series) from Black Tide Island.
Radio shows also delivered splendid accomplishments: Music Melee earned three nominations and podcast Kids Speak Hakka is set to compete for Best Children Show. A variety of other shows also became shortlisted, showcasing the creative impetus of Hakka language content.
HAC stated that in recent years, it has been promoting Hakka culture in multiple formats, including drama, reality shows, children's shows, and radio podcasts, continuously pioneering new trails for contemporary expression and international collaboration. In the future, it will continue to work with creators to expand content development and bring Hakka culture to wider audiences.