Fans of the hit-Thai BL series, Cutie Pie, experienced a day of pure kilig and unexpected surprises at the much-awaited fan meeting held at Aliw Theater on Saturday, June 17.
The love teams of 'ZeenuNew', 'MaxNat', and 'TutorYim' left the fans ecstatic with their overwhelming chemistry.
From singing the series' original soundtracks to engaging in fun games, the cast members also allowed their fans to get to know them better by answering personal questions.
Among the queries, one stood out and sparked an endearing exchange.
Nat, when asked to choose between movies and series, responded with heartfelt sincerity, "I love both series and movies. Actually, that doesn't matter; what matters is the person I watch them with."
Max chimed in, adding, "Like doing your favorite thing with your favorite person."
During the press conference held on that eventful Friday, June 16, the cast members—Yim, Tutor, Max, Nat, Zee, and Nunew—animatedly answered the press' inquiries, sharing glimpses into their personalities and aspirations.
Zee expressed his interest in trying the action genre if given the opportunity to star in a Filipino drama.
If Zee will be given a chance to star in a Filipino drama, he would like to try the action genre. #CutiePie1stFanMeetinginMNL2023 pic.twitter.com/2waF7ws27E
— Christhel Cuazon (@chrsthljane) June 16, 2023
As the event unfolded, Nat and Max seized the chance to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the creation of the series, acknowledging the transformative impact it had on their lives.
"Before Cutie Pie, I think I wasn't known to like many fans. After Cutie Pie launched, many people know me more and also my colleagues. There are also big opportunities that come to me like Naughty Babe and Two Worlds," Nat said.
"I have to thank Cutie Pie a lot because this masterpiece has changed my life," he continued.
Nat expressed his gratitude to the Cutie Pie series as it gave him more opportunities, adding that it changed his life. 🥺#CutiePie1stFanMeetinginMNL2023 pic.twitter.com/fSJzwuWl3P
— Christhel Cuazon (@chrsthljane) June 16, 2023
Tutor and Yim also shared their favorite scene from the sequel of Cutie Pie, which is the beach wedding of their characters.
Meanwhile, Nunew divulged a dream collaboration that had been hidden in the depths of his heart—a desire to perform a duet with esteemed OPM singer, Zack Tabudlo, specifically on his soul-stirring track, "Pano."
To the delight of Filipino fans, he surprised them with a special performance of the song during the fan meeting.
Hinarana ni Nunew ang kanyang Filipino fans sa version nito ng 'Pano' ng OPM singer na Zack Tabudlo.#CutiePie1stFanMeetinginMNL2023 #CutiePietheSeries #SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/zLJNgYJEDF
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) June 17, 2023
The actor's serenade quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, accompanied by hashtags such as #Nunew, #Pano, and #CutiePie1stFanMeetinginManila. The video garnered over 100,000 views and 3,000 retweets.
Furthermore, the fan meeting revealed a hidden layer of competitiveness within the cast as they eagerly participated in the exhilarating Pinoy parlor game, "Paper Dance," creating unexpected moments of kilig and sweetness that echoed throughout Aliw Theater.
Lumabas ang pagiging competitive ng tatlong loveteam sa 'Dance With Me, Cutie' challenge na mas nagpakilig sa mga fans.#CutiePie1stFanMeetinginMNL2023#CutiePietheSeries #SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/pcaP301w6v
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) June 17, 2023
"Cutie Pie" tells a captivating story of Lian Kilen Wang and Kuea "Kirin" Keerati, who find themselves caught in an arranged marriage due to a promise made by their parents and grandparents.
Kuea, a free-spirited musician and talented vocalist, and drummer, dreams of a happy and romantic life with Lian. However, Lian initially remains cold and dismissive towards Kuea, expressing his desire to end their engagement.
Despite their reluctance, they part ways. However, fate takes an unexpected turn as Lian realizes his true feelings for Kuea.
