---
title: "118"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/118-2014"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 124827
imdb_id: "tt12299586"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 473
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# 118 (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/118-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series 118 first aired in 2014 and falls under the family and soap genres. The story centers on Hong Daming, who is described as a positive and generous man. Because both his coffee shop and his house number are 118, the people around him gave him the nickname of 118, also known as 要要发, which brings him much delight. He makes a living running the coffee shop alongside his wife, Liu Meimei, and the two are well known in Tiong Bahru. Whenever someone is in need, they consistently seek Daming for help. The family lives above the coffee shop in a three-room flat built in pre-war years. Daming and his wife have four children, whose names are Hong Shunfeng, Hong Shunshui, Hong Jinzhi, and Hong Yuye. A total of six people live together in the three-room flat.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A generous coffee‑shop owner helps his community while juggling life in a cramped pre‑war flat."

### Why Watch
- Shows the warmth of a helpful neighbor
- Depicts family dynamics in a tight living space
- Highlights Singapore's Tiong Bahru setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- The limited setting may feel repetitive
- The everyday focus may not appeal to viewers seeking high drama
- Tone & Suitability: The series is light‑hearted and family‑friendly, suitable for all ages.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: heartwarming, community, family, cozy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (255 Episodes)
### Season 2 (218 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 473
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (1%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 469 (99%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chew Chor Meng** as *Hong Daming*
- **Pan Lingling** as *Liu Meimei*
- **Hong Ling** as *Wang Yuye*
- **Chen Hanwei** as *Li Weiliang*
- **Dennis Chew** as *Wang Shunfeng*
- **Xu Bin** as *Hong Shunshui*
- **Ya Hui** as *Hong Jinzhi*
- **Fang Rong** as *Liu Meimei (Teenage version)*
- **Jeanette Aw**
- **Bryan Wong**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What does the title "118" refer to?
It comes from Hong Daming’s nickname, based on his coffee‑shop and house both bearing the number 118.

### Q: Who is Hong Daming?
He is a positive, generous man who runs a coffee shop and helps people in his community.

### Q: Where is the coffee shop located?
It is in the Tiong Bahru area.

### Q: How many children does Daming have and what are their names?
He has four children: Hong Shunfeng, Hong Shunshui, Hong Jinzhi and Hong Yuye.

### Q: What kind of home do the family live in?
They live in a pre‑war three‑room flat that houses six people.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [118 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/124827)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*