*puts on tinfoil hat* Could it be due to industry politics?

I mean, I have to admit, I never thought of it that way, but the possibility sadly exists and it's not even an idea that's all that out there. I do know that the actor for 王砚 joined the industry at a much later date and has a significantly smaller fan following than the actor for 辜清章...so yes, it's quite possible.

Makes for a shittier show over all unfortunately for me. *sadpandaface*