Elena Kong's sharp English outbursts as the third madam in Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles resurfaced online after late-night reruns, sparking widespread praise and memes.
The 2012 TVB drama Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles gained fresh attention through midnight reruns.
Elena Kong's character clashing with Damian Lau's character in English became a hot topic, with lines like “I don't give a damn. I’ll shout as I please” and “As if I care” were widely shared.
Netizens also highlighted her furious declaration, “My father is a banker,” during arguments about her husband taking an actress as a concubine. The fluent delivery earned praise for sounding natural.
In an interview, Elena Kong called the revival “quite magical.” Damian Lau, with whom she discussed the buzz, expressed that good dramas maintain their popularity over time.
She explained no special rehearsal was needed; her character, as a banker's daughter from an elite family, would naturally speak English fluently given the era.
She admitted on social media that her real-life English is average, laughing at herself amid the compliments.
When asked about growing artist activity on platforms, she said she is new to Threads and still learning how to use it but is willing to engage because of enthusiastic fans.
She promised to reply when possible and thanked viewers for the long-lasting love toward the show.
