Single Papa

Single Papa follows Ah Wing, a forty-year-old widower who runs a small convenience store next to his son Bo Long Gor's school while raising the boy after his wife's fatal accident. The show focuses on the routines and quiet compromises that shape their household, the small sacrifices Ah Wing makes, and the slow growth of tenderness between father and son. An insurance policy his late wife bought brings Ah Wing into contact with Zi-Meng, a practical insurance consultant whose professional life initially leaves little room for family. As their friendship deepens, both characters start to rethink commitment and what a family can mean, with the series favoring quiet domestic moments and small, gentle humor.

First broadcast in 2020, Single Papa was created by Peter Chik and stars Ronald Cheng as Ah Wing, Maggie Cheung Ho-Yee as Zi-Meng, with Jennifer Yu, David Siu Chung-Hang, and Johnny Hui in supporting parts. It’s a Hong Kong television drama produced for regional broadcast, keeping the setting and cultural details firmly local.

Viewers have responded to its understated tone and sincere character work, noting themes of grieving, masculine caregiving, and the balance between career ambition and family life. The series holds favorable ratings on some platforms, and many viewers mention Ronald Cheng’s restrained performance as a highlight that helps the emotional material land.

While not a major international phenomenon, Single Papa prompted regional conversations about single fathers and contemporary marriage choices. The convenience store setting and Ah Wing’s steady kindness became recurring reference points in social media threads and local parenting discussions, and the show was often cited in conversations about new representations of caregiving roles.

There are no widely reported major international awards or high-profile nominations for Single Papa. Public records and industry listings do not show significant global honors, and detailed information about any regional recognitions is limited or not widely documented.