The Champion
The Champion
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The Champion

1.0 / 10
2004
1 season
20 episodes
Drama

The Champion is an idol drama produced by Mediacorp in Singapore. It was telecast from October 20 to November 16, 2004. The show stars Taiwanese idol Toro, Yan Xingshu, Qi Yuwu, Julian Hee, Jeanette Aw, Felicia Chin, Fiona Xie and Joyce Zhao, all young actors and actresses. This show also marked Jesseca Liu's acting debut. It received one of the highest viewership rate during the telecast of the show, especially since there were a few semi-nude scenes such as Qi Yuwu stripping on-screen and Fiona Xie and other members of the Flying Fish running down Orchard Road in their bikinis. This was also the first drama which allowed viewers to vote via a SMS competition on Nov 16 2004 for the viewers' favourite 2-minute short ending which was aired on Nov 17 2004 at 8.58 pm just before the debut of the next drama My Mighty In-Laws.

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Hell breaks lose when an ambitious coach (Johnny Yan) takes over the training of the women swim team. He places high hopes on the most promising swimmer (Jeanette Aw) who fails to live up to his expectations because of excessive family burdens. In between clashes, they developed feelings for each other until the untimely return of his ex-wife... Swim buddies (Fiona Xie) and (Joyce) compete not only in the pool but also in their quest for love. Trouble brews when both fall for the same guy (Toro) from the water polo team. Ironically, their siblings (Qi Yuwu) and (Jessica) get entangled in yet another game of unrequited underwater love when the latter decides to turn his attention to another... Things get heated up when the competition draws near... Will the trials of true friendship and the turbulence of courtship cause them to falter? Or will it fuel their drive to excel in the sport they love .

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    20-10-200445m

    After being defeated, the Flying Fish accepts the challenge to compete with the Seagulls again, but an accident causes them to hit another bottom.

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    27-10-200445m

    Flying Fish is on the brink of dissolution. Kaixin has an unexpected encounter with Jiajun. Flying Fish's new coach surprises everyone.

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    03-11-200445m

    The new coach trains the team rigorously. Jingwen clashes with Kaiwei. Yilin lies to get close to Jiajun. Jingwen makes a shocking decision.

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    10-11-200445m

    Jiajun and Kaixin organize a charity fair together. Ruthless Zhengkang causes the team to suffer, and a prank endangers Wu Jie.

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 5

    17-11-200445m

    Zhengkang apologizes to Jingwen, who decides to return to the team after knowing his past. The relationship between Jiajun and Kaixin heats up.

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 6

    24-11-200445m

    Zhengkang earns the respect of the team. Yilin sets a trap for Kaixin. Jinglong runs away from home, and Kaiwei is falsely accused at work.

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 7

    01-12-200445m

    As Jingwen helps Kaiwei out of jams, he offers to look for Jinglong. Kaixin and Jiajun are at loggerheads due to the charity fund.

  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 8

    08-12-200445m

    Kaiwei and Jingwen reconciles after Jinglong is rescued. Zhengkang impresses Jingwen after coaching Jingfang to swim. Jiajun and Kaixin make amends.

  • Ep 9

    9.Episode 9

    15-12-200445m

    During a trip to Cairns, Jiajun and Jinxiang care deeply for Kaixin. Feeling left out, Yilin sets Kaixin up. Zhengkang and Jingwen grow closer.

  • Ep 10

    10.Episode 10

    22-12-200445m

    Kaixin and Jiajun's relationship becomes strained while Yixuan and and Kaiwei experience a surprising breakthrough. An unexpected guest shows up.

  • Ep 11

    11.Episode 11

    29-12-200445m

    Zhengkang is troubled by Anni's return, who gets jealous of Jingwen. Kaixin breaks up with Jiajun, who is later caught up in an unexpected drama.

  • Ep 12

    12.Episode 12

    05-01-200545m

    Jingwen and Kaiwei bonds. Kaixin realizes what Yilin has been doing. Anni is frustrated by Zhengkang's presence.

  • Ep 13

    13.Episode 13

    12-01-200545m

    Flying Fish unite to compete for the team's honor. Jingwen tries to protect her brother, but ends up putting Zhengkang in danger.

  • Ep 14

    14.Episode 14

    19-01-200545m

    Mingcai and Jinglong amend fences, and Jiajun reconciles with Kaixin. As Jingwen takes care of Zhengkang, they form a close bond.

  • Ep 15

    15.Episode 15

    26-01-200545m

    As Anni tries to win Zhengkang back, Jingwen confides in Kaiwei. Jealously of the relationship between Kaixin and Jiajun, Yilin hatches a secret plan

  • Ep 16

    16.Episode 16

    02-02-200545m

    Jingwen backs out as Zhengkang tries to get back together with Anni. Kaiwei and Jingwen grows closer. Yilin plots against Kaixin.

  • Ep 17

    17.Episode 17

    09-02-200545m

    Beleaguered Kaixin breaks up with Jiajun through a chain of misunderstandings. Jingwen reaches her breaking point after a sudden turn of events.

  • Ep 18

    18.Episode 18

    16-02-200545m

    Aware of what Yilin has been doing, Kaixin faces conflict feelings. Kaiwei and Jingwen's relationship has a breakthrough.

  • Ep 19

    19.Episode 19

    23-02-200545m

    Jingwen and Kaiwei have an embarrassing encounter with Yixuan. The Flying Fish is defamed. Yilin feels upset and runs into trouble.

  • Ep 20

    20.Episode 20

    02-03-200545m

    Flying Fish reunite and fight to win. Zhengkang and Anni reconnect with each other. Kaiwei finally realizes his feeling towards Yixuan and Jingwen.

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