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Kim Chiu And Xian Lim Star In The PH Adaptation Of The Korean Film “Always”

Ending their 8-year onscreen romance drought, Kim Chiu and Xian Lim showcase their chemistry anew in this comeback movie

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Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

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<div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div> <div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CipbTEKOgRB/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by VIVA Films (@viva_films)</a></div></div></blockquote> </div><div><br/></div><p>After eight years of love team hiatus, on-screen and off-screen partners <strong>Kim Chiu</strong> and <strong>Xian Lim</strong> cannot help but gush about their upcoming reunion movie, <strong><em>Always</em></strong>. Their comeback film is a Philippine adaptation of the 2011 South Korean blockbuster drama which tells the story of a former boxer whose past has toughened his heart and an optimistic telemarketer who is slowly turning blind.</p><div><br/></div><p>The original Korean movie starred So Ji-Sub (<em>Oh My Venus</em>, <em>Doctor Lawyer</em>) and Han Hyo-joo (<em>W</em>, <em>Happiness</em>). <br/></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/52fe2a9e-38e7-43bc-8375-ad96654d6b01_kim chiu and xian lim in always.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Will Star In The Philippine Adaptation Of The South Korean Film “Always”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In an interview with Star Magic’s <em>Inside News</em>, the actress and <em>It’s Showtime</em> host shares: “<em>Sobrang</em> excited <em>kami</em> to show this movie <em>sa mga taong sumusuporta sa amin</em> and then, very happy.” </p><div><br/></div><p>Xian, on the other hand, talks about why he is thrilled to be part of the project: “We grow up with our audience—<em>nakita nila</em> from when we started <em>na</em> rom-com and now, <em>mas</em> mature <em>na ’yung mga</em> roles and emotion <em>na ibibigay namin</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7139097d-6ae7-4902-a081-26eddec105c1_kim chiu in always.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Will Star In The Philippine Adaptation Of The South Korean Film “Always”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>When asked about how they managed to steer clear of awkward encounters on set, Kim was the first one to butt in. “It helps <em>na</em> we know each other and we’re always together. <em>Nandu’n ’yung</em> comfortability <em>namin sa isa’t-isa</em>,” she says. </p><div><br/></div><p>Xian also explains, “<em>Parang natawa lang kami kasi parang ang tagal na naming hindi nagka</em>-work so it feels different this time around <em>dahil iba na ’yung</em> experience <em>na bitbit niya</em>, <em>iba na rin ’yung</em> experience <em>na bitbit ko</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0572000c-eb62-4987-b8d0-f50a08cab004_xian lim and kim chiu in always.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Will Star In The Philippine Adaptation Of The South Korean Film “Always”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>As for the adjustments that they have to deal with, Kim answers, “<em>Wala</em>. It’s just my hunger to do acting again after so long and then, <em>inaral ko rin talaga</em>.” The actress also mentioned that Filipinos have grown accustomed to watching K-content, so it was easier for her to take on the role. </p><div><br/></div><p>“<em>Nu’ng</em> pandemic, <em>napamahal tayo sa</em> Korean world. <em>Nandu’n ’yung atake nila na malambot lang pero </em>at the same time,<em> may puso talaga</em>,” she adds.</p><div><br/></div><div> </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ec6bd3fd-0b57-46e8-aef0-9f4e88ae2dba_xian lim in always.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Kim Chiu and Xian Lim Will Star In The Philippine Adaptation Of The South Korean Film “Always”"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Hitting the big screen this <strong>September 28</strong>, <em>Always</em> is adapted by <strong>Mel Mendoza</strong> and directed by <strong>Dado Lumibao</strong>.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div class="youtube-iframe"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i_OVaATMHnM" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><br/><p>Lead photos from <strong>VIVA Films</strong><br/></p><div><br/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>