適逢教師節，《我們這一班》初代導師王玉玲28歲空難離世的往事再次受到關注，劇組後續也由方岑順勢接棒演出。.
The Bottom Line
- The Original Star: Wang Yu-ling portrayed the teacher, Ye Yun, in Our Class.
- The Tragic Accident: In early 1993, Wang traveled to Hawaii with her partner, where a sightseeing helicopter crashed into the sea, claiming her life at age 28.
- The Succession: Following the tragedy, the production team brought in Fang Cen to take over the role as the newly named “Teacher Ji.”
Remembering Wang Yu-ling and the Roots of a Television Staple
Our Class was a campus drama during the early 1990s. At the center of this fictional classroom was the homeroom teacher. Initially, that anchor was held by Wang Yu-ling, who had built a resume across television, film, and hosting.
Entering the entertainment industry at 20 years old, Wang had performed in dramas such as Four Scholarly Gentlemen, Wan Jun, and The Road of No Return, alongside the film The Bride in the Palace. She had also hosted the variety show Lianshuanpao and released a music album, Is It Time to Talk.
The Hawaii Tragedy That Stunned the Industry
In early 1993, after finishing a television drama, Wang traveled to Hawaii with her partner. The couple boarded a helicopter to view volcanic scenery, but the helicopter crashed into the sea, claiming her life at age 28. The news of her death shocked the entertainment industry and affected the production’s subsequent character arrangements.
How Fang Cen Stepped In and Redefined the Classroom
Faced with the loss of its lead actress, the production team for Our Class brought in Fang Cen to take over the role of the teacher in the next season. The character name was changed to Teacher Ji, and filming moved to Banqiao Junior High School. Fang’s image was well-received by the audience, and Teacher Ji became a memorable part of Our Class.
As discussions surrounding the show resurfaced on Teachers’ Day, this behind-the-scenes story of the cast change was again discussed.
