When Duty Calls

When Duty Calls 卫国先锋
Genre	Romance Military
Written by	谢俊源 Seah Choon Guan 陈耀 Tang Yeow
Directed by	方傢福 Png Keh Hock 叶佩娟 Doreen Yap 陈金祥 Martin Chan 丘健廷 Qiu Jian Ting
Starring	Romeo Tan Desmond Tan Pierre Png Felicia Chin Paige Chua
Opening theme	以刚克刚 by Desmond Ng 黄振隆 & Kenny Khoo 丘锋泽
Ending theme	1) 一直都在 by Alfred Sim 沈志豪 2) 关怀新方式 by Desmond Tan 陈炯江 & Felicia Chin 陈凤玲 3) 以为的以为 by Alfred Sim 沈志豪 & Tay Kewei 郑可为
Country of origin	Singapore
Original language(s)	Chinese
No. of episodes	20
Production
Executive producer(s)	Chong Liung Man 张龙敏
Location(s)	Singapore
Running time	approx. 45 minutes (excluding advertisements)
Release
Original network	Mediacorp Channel 8
Original release	31 July – 25 August 2017
Chronology
Preceded by	Have A Little Faith
Followed by	My Teacher Is a Thug

When Duty Calls (Chinese: 卫国先锋) is a 20 episode Singaporean drama produced and telecast on Mediacorp Channel 8. The series stars Romeo Tan, Desmond Tan, Pierre Png, Felicia Chin and Paige Chua as the main cast. It is shown on weekdays at 9pm. It is to Commemorate 50 years of National Service in Singapore. It is sponsored by Mindef & Ministry of Home Affairs (Singapore) ^[1]

Plot

Xu Long Bin (Romeo Tan) is a reservist officer who saved Chen Jin Bao’s (Pierre Png) life during a military exercise. Instead of being grateful, Jin Bao blames Long Bin for his damaged car. From then, the duo never see eye to eye. Lu Jun Guang (Desmond Tan) becomes their mediator and the three men eventually became friends. Jun Guang is in love with Shen Yi Xuan (Paige Chua), who cannot get over the memory of her dead boyfriend. While Bai Jin Yu (Felicia Chin), Jun Guang’s childhood friend, is always at his side through thick and thin. New recruit Yao Wei Guo (Shane Pow) dislikes Lu Xian Feng (Richie Koh) and constantly picks on him. But Xian Feng proves himself to be a kind and compassionate buddy, and they eventually become good friends. Their friendship is tested when they fall in love with the same girl. Long Bin, Jun Guang and Jin Bao are patrolling a restricted military area when they encounter a terrorist attack. Will they be able to put their military skills to good use and stop the terrorist attack?

Casts

Main Casts

More Information will be revealed and when the show airs on Channel 8.

Cast	Character	Description	Episodes Appeared
Romeo Tan 陈罗密欧	Xu Longbin 许龙斌	Army (Land) Captain (NS) - Koh Long Bin (Officer Commanding) Captain Koh (许军官), BB (宝贝), Busy Man (工作狂), Mr Xu (许先生) Kopi Kia coffeehouse's assistant operation director Chen Weirong and Zhu Cuihua's employee Yao Yixin's husband Yao Weiguo's brother-in-law Chen Jinbao's cadets commander and employee Lu Junguang's buddy Chen Jinbao's enemy at first but eventually buddy at the end Li Hongxun's best-old friend	1-
Desmond Tan 陈泂江	Lu Junguang 陆俊光	Army (Land) 1st Sergeant (NS) - Loke Jun Guang (Platoon Sergeant ↝ Company Sergeant Major) Sergeant Loke (陆上士), Brother (兄弟) Ding Ji Breadshop's second owner and head-baker Lu Meiguang's younger brother Yang Yongzheng's brother-in-law Lu Xianfeng's uncle Shen Yixuan's poly mate and current girlfriend Xie Mingyao's best friend and rival in love Bai Jingyu love interest and childhood best friend Xu Longbin and Chen Jinbao's buddy	1-
Pierre Png 方展发	Chen Jinbao 陈金保	Army (Land) Young Version portrayed by Shaun Tan (陈凯轩) Corporal (NS) - Tan Kim Poh (Trooper) Lance Coperal Tan (陈下士), Daniel Tan, Daniao (大鸟), Play Boy (花花公子), Rich Kid (富二代), Little Airplane (小飞机) Kopi Kia coffeehouse's younger boss Chen Weirong and Zhu Cuihua's son In love with Lu Meiguang Lu Meiguang's long lost childhood friend Yang Yongzheng's rival in love Xu Longbin's cadet office and boss Xu Longbin's enemy at first but eventually buddy at the end Lu Junguang's buddy	1-4, 6-
Felicia Chin 陈凤玲	Bai Jingyu 白静雨	Army (Land) Military Expert 2 - Pey Jing Yu (Senior Brigade Medic) Madam Pey (白女官), Brother (兄弟), Tom Boy (男人婆), Stainless Steel (铁金刚), Babe (美女) Lu Junguang's childhood bestfriend In love with Lu Junguang Shen Yixuan's rival in love	1-2, 4-8,
Paige Chua 蔡琦慧	Shen Yixuan 沈宜萱	Navy (Sea) Captain - Sim Yi Xuan (Divisional Officer) Madam Sim (沈女官) Shen Yiyun's older sister Xie Mingyao's surviving girlfriend Lu Junguang's poly mate and current girlfriend Li Hongxun's love interest Bai Jingyu's rival in love Yao Weiguo's commander	1-2, 4-7, 9, 11

Supporting Casts

Cast	Character	Description	Episodes Appeared
Shane Pow 包勋评	Yao Weiguo 姚卫国	Navy (Sea) Officer Cadet - Yeoh Wei Guo (Midshipman) Gordon Yeoh, Mate/Buddy (伙伴), Recruit Yeoh, Sabo King Yao Yixin's younger brother Xu Longbin's brother-in-law Shen Yiyun's boyfriend Lu Xianfeng's rival in love and enemy at first but buddy in the end Shen Yixuan's cadet	2-5, 8-
Richie Koh 许瑞奇	Lu Xianfeng 陆先锋	Air Force (Air) Officer Cadet - Loke Xian Feng (Air Warfare Officer (C3) Ah Boy (阿Boy), Mummy Boy , Mate/Buddy (伙伴), Recruit Loke Yang Yongzheng and Lu Meiguang's son Lu Junguang's nephew In love with Shen Yiyun Yao Weiguo's rival in love and enemy at first but buddy in the end	1-5, 8-
Jasmine Sim 沈家玉	Shen Yiyun 沈宜芸	Air Force (Air) Air Force Engineer - Military Expert 1 Sim Yi Yun Air Force Enginnering (AFE) (Maintenance) Cloudie Sim Shen Yixuan's younger sister Yao Weiguo's girlfriend Lu Xianfeng's love interest Yang Yongzheng's subordinate	1-3, 5, 9-
Kym Ng 钟琴	Lu Meiguang 陆美光	Teenage version portrayed by Cai Bei'er (蔡贝儿) Ms Lu (陆小姐), Little White Boat (小白船) Ding Ji Breadshop's owner and boss Kopi Kia's previous employee Yang Yongzheng's ex-lover Lu Xianfeng's mother Lu Junguang's older sister Chen Jinbao's love interest and long lost childhood friend Chen Weirong's previous employee	1-6, 8-
Chen Meixin 陈美心	Yao Yixin 姚一心	Germaine Yeoh, B (宝贝) Lawyer Yao Weiguo's older sister Xu Longbin's wife Li Hongxun's colleague	1-8,
James Seah 谢宏辉	Xie Mingyao 谢明耀	Navy (Sea) Captain - Seah Ming Yao (Divisional Officer) Roger That (收到) Shen Yixuan's boyfriend Lu Junguang's bestfriend and rival in love (Deceased 4 years ago by involved with a truck accident)	2, 4-5, 7, 9, 11
Darryl Yong 杨子文	Li Hongxun 李宏讯	Part time Police Officer (NS) - Lee Hong Xun (Patrol) Roger That (收到) Lawyer Xu Longbin's best old-friend Yao Yixin's colleague In love with Shen Yixuan	1-2, 7, 9,
Zheng Geping 郑各评	Yang Yongzheng 杨勇正	Air Force (Air) Teenage version portrayed by Li Bin (李彬) Lieutenant Colonel - Yeo Yongzheng Fighter SQN (Commanding Officer) Michael Yeo Lu Meiguang's ex-lover Lu Xianfeng's father Lu Junguang's brother-in-law Chen Jinbao's rival in love Shen Yiyun's boss Chen Weirong's previous employee	3, 8-9,
Hong Huifang 洪慧芳	Zhu Cuihua 朱翠花	Auntie Hua (花姐) Kopi Kia coffeehouse's lady boss Xu Longbin's lady-boss and god-mother Chen Weirong's wife Chen Jinbao's mother	1-2, 4, 6-7, 9-
Li Wenhai 李文海	Chen Weirong 陈伟荣	Uncle Rong (荣叔) Kopi Kia coffeehouse's older boss Xu Longbin's boss Zhu Cuihua's husband Chen Jinbao's father Yang Yongzheng and Lu Meiguang's previous boss Suffered from Heart Attack	1-2, 6-

Others Casts

Cast	Character	Description	Episodes Appeared
Lin Zhiqiang 林志强	Fuji	Mount Fuji (富土山) Kopi Kia's employee Chen Weirong and Zhu Cuihua's employee and chef In love with Lu Meiguang	1-2, 8-
Caryn Cheng 荘微霓	Summer	Chen Jinbao's ex-lover	3-4, 8,
Dylan Quek 郭景豪	Jeffery Poh	Navy (Sea) Jeff Xie Mingyao and Shen Yixuan's best friend	5
Gary Tan 陈毅丰	Nick Goh	Navy (Sea) Shen Yixuan's cadet	5, 7-9,
Brian Ng 黄超群		Navy (Sea) Yao Weiguo's platoon mate
Benjamin Cheah		Part time Police Officer (NS) - (Patrol) Li Hongxun's colleague	9-

Original Sound Track (OST)

No.	Song Title	Singer(s)
1)	以刚克刚 (Opening Theme Song)	Desmond Ng 黄振隆 Kenny Khoo 丘锋泽
2)	一直都在 (Song For Xu Longbin & Yao Yixin)	Alfred Sim 沈志豪
3)	关怀新方式 (Song For Chen Jinbao & Lu Meiguang)	Desmond Tan 陈炯江 Felicia Chin 陈凤玲
4)	以为的以为 (Song For Lu Junguang, Shen Yixuan & Bai Jingyu)	Alfred Sim 沈志豪 Tay Kewei 郑可为
5)	关怀方式 (Song for Chen Jinbao & Lu Meiguang)	Chen Hanwei 陈汉玮
6)	Unknown English Song (Song For Shen Yiyun, Yao Weiguo & Lu Xianfeng)	Unknown

Trivia

A Roadshow was held at Anchor Point Shopping Centre at 4pm on 29 July 2017 with casts Romeo Tan, Desmond Tan, Felicia Chin, Paige Chua, Shane Pow, Richie Koh, Jasmine Sim, Zheng Geping, Mei Xin and James Seah.
Romeo Tan, Desmond Tan and Shane Pow second collaboration after Peace & Prosperity.
Richie Koh's mandarin debut drama.
Felicia Chin & Romeo Tan fifth collaboration after Don't Stop Believin', The Journey: Tumultuous Times, The Journey: Our Homeland & Life Less Ordinary.
Felicia Chin & Pierre Png third collaboration after Portrait of Home & In The Name Of Love.
Felicia Chin & Pierre Png second army related drama after Honour and Passion.
Paige Chua second army related drama after The Recruit Diaries.
Zheng Geping second role as a RSAF pilot after 1988 series Airforce.
Jasmine Sim second collaboration with Romeo Tan & Desmond Tan after Dream Coder.
Darryl Yong's mandarin comeback drama after 3 years since Against The Tide (2014).

Development and production

Filming began on February 2017 and was completed in May. The series was filmed in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and Ministry of Home Affairs (Home Team).^[2]

References

↑ ""When Duty Calls" — Bringing NSmen's Lives to the Big Screen". Ministry of Home Affairs. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
↑ "Those were _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ times". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 1 July 2017.

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