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Kangsi Coming
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Genre	Talk Show/Variety Show
Presented by	Dee Hsu (2004–present) Kevin Tsai (2004–present)
Country of origin	Republic of China
Original languages	Mandarin and foreign languages (occasionally)
No. of episodes	2000+ (as of May, 2012)
Production
Running time	60 minutes
Production company	Chungta Production (中大製作)
Original release
Network	CTi Variety
Release	5 January 2004 – present

KangXi Lai Le (Chinese: 康熙來了; pinyin: Kāngxī Lái Le; lit. 'KangXi Arrives" or "Here Comes KangXi') is a Taiwanese variety-comedy talk show hosted by variety show veterans Dee Hsu (徐熙娣 a.k.a. Xiao S) and Kevin Tsai (蔡康永). It was produced by Chungta Production (中大製作) from 2004 to 2009, and currently produced by Gold Star Production (金星製作公司) along with the writing and production staff of GUESS. It was first broadcast on 5 January 2004 and currently airs Monday to Friday at 22:00-23:00 on cable TV CTi Variety. In most episodes, the hosts interview a panel of celebrities in various and controversial topics while employing their signature comedic bantering. It is broadcast in Hong Kong on ATV Home under the name of Variety Show of Mr Con and Ms Csi.^[1]

Although it is actually broadcast in Taiwan, the show is very successful and popular as well as quotable among Chinese speaking audiences across the world who watch uploaded re-runs over the internet or through bootleg DVDs. Unlike most talk show programs in Mainland China, Kangxi utilizes open discussions containing personal and taboo subjects. The show has been mentioned in other Taiwanese variety and talk shows, mainly from presenters who appeared on the show. Since its debut in 2004, it is the most successful talk show in Taiwan.

Unlike most Chinese-speaking talk shows, the format of KangXi is fast-paced, humorous and fully self-aware (see Have I Got News For You) despite the topics that are occasionally controversial. Most episodes feature a group of entertainers and politicians as guest stars engaging into discussions ranging from their career to gossip and current events.

During interviews, the hosts and the guests would often engage in comical bantering, responses and acts with each other. The hosts would often poke fun of their own personal lives, including Dee Hsu's marriage.

Along with its variety show approach, KangXi frequently accompanies itself with cartoon sound effects, comical use of editing (instant replays and freeze frames) and wacky animated texts and visuals.

Not to be confused with the Kangxi Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, the program’s name “Kangxi” was derived from the names of both hosts. The word “康” (Kang) was taken from the Chinese name of Kevin Tsai and the word “熙” (Xi) was taken from the Chinese name of Dee Hsu.

Since its premiere in 2004, the hosts have interviewed entertainers and politicians from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and elsewhere. Most of the guests have previously hosted and appeared in other Taiwanese variety shows with Tsai and Hsu prior to KangXi.

Barbie Hsu, sister of Dee Hsu, made a rare appearance on the show, discussing part of her very private life outside her career.

Entertainers (not complete) Template:Multicol

• Mayday
• S.H.E
• David Tao
• Leehom Wang
• Jay Chou
• Cyndi Wang
• Jolin Tsai
• Jacky Wu
• Rainie Yang
• Ruby Lin
• Barbie Hsu
• Elva Hsiao
• Jerry Yan
• Vic Chou
• Show Luo
• Alien Huang

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• Vanness Wu
• Ken Chu
• 5566
• Evonne Hsu
• Fahrenheit
• Hey Girl
• Phil Chang
• A-mei Chang
• Harlem Yu
• Annie Shizuka Inoh
• Lollipop
• Chen Chien-Chou
• Jocelyn Wang
• 183 Club
• Mavis Fan

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• 7 Flowers
• Richie Ren
• Joyce Zhao,
• Joe Chen
• Beatrice Hsu
• Ariel Lin
• Genie Zhuo
• 2moro
• Demos Chiang
• Pace Wu
• Mike He
• Joe Cheng
• Vivian Hsu
• Chen Chiao-en
• Lene Lai

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• Ethan Juan
• Sweety
• Christine Fan
• David Wu
• Deserts Chang
• Angela Chang
• Roger Yang
• Ricky Xiao
• Jimmy Lin
• Stanley Huang
• Lin Chi-ling, Sonia Sui, Bianca Bai and other Models from Catwalk Modeling Agency
• Contestants from One Million Star Season 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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• Politicians

• Ma Ying-jeou - President of Republic of China (Taiwan) Incumbent
• Wu Po-hsiung - Chairman of Kuomintang Incumbent
• Jason Hu - Mayor of Taichung City Incumbent
• Annette Lu - Former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Lien Chan - Former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Su Tseng-chang - Former Premier of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
• John Chiang - Former Foreign Minister of Republic of China (Taiwan)
• Chiu Yi - Former Member of Legislative Yuan from Kaohsiung County
• Li Ao - Former Member of Legislative Yuan from Taipei County

(not complete)
Andy Lau, Edison Chen, Carina Lau, Ng Man Tat, Eric Tsang, Nicholas Tse, Wong Jing, Cecilia Cheung, Stephen Chow, Twins (band), Joey Yung, Lydia Shum, Vivian Chow, Fiona Sit, Ronald Cheng, Josie Ho, Anita Yuen, Wakin Chau, Joyce Cheng, Anthony Wong, John Woo, Jacky Cheung, Jaycee Chan, Timmy Hung, Kelly Chen, Grasshopper (band)

Huang Xiaoming, Liu Liyang, Jet Li, Anson Hu, Li Bingbing, Zhang Hanyu, Xiao Shenyang, Na Ying, Chen Kaige

Seth Rogen, Michel Gondry(The Green Hornet), Stefanie Sun, Kris Phillips, Take That (Band), Coco Lee, Henry Lee, JJ Lin, Maria Ozawa, By2

Golden Bell Awards

• 43rd (2008)
  • Nominated: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
• 42nd (2007)
  • Nominated: Best Variety Programme
  • Nominated: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
• 41st (2006)
  • Nominated: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
• 40th (2005)
  • Won: Best Host in a Variety Programme (Kevin Tsai, Dee Hsu)
  • Nominated: Best Variety Programme

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