Retrenchment exercise at Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Limited caused a stir in the Asian media industry. Though its higher management has emphasized that artistes would not be affected but according to Hong Kong reports, several first and second class young actors and actresses have been silently listed into the retrenchment list; among them include Kevin Cheng and Myolie Wu.

Cheng suffered image destruction recently when he was reported to have cheated on his "underground girlfriend" Niki Chow and is dating Charmaine Sheh. He had been taking on male lead roles in several dramas two years back, but is now cast only as supporting actors. The dramas he is in have been reported to have very low viewership. These reasons placed him in a risky position in these rocky times.

Wu, on the other hand, has always been unpopular with audiences. She is currently canned by TVB and is making a living by appearing on commercial shows. If she does not get a revival by the time her contract ends, she may have to face with retrenchment.

Actors Ron Ng and Michael Tse are also rumored to be among the retrenchment list. The newly awarded Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor - Ha Yu, Michelle Yim and Wayne Lai - are said to be facing the similar fate.