The Day I Loved You
If you’re a BL fan who loves the excitement of waiting for new episodes, check out The Day I Loved You, a Filipino BL series that premiered on 26 April 2023 on YouTube.
It’s a high school romance set in the Philippines with an international cast that comes from different racial backgrounds. This includes Singaporean actor Raynold Tan who plays one of the leads.
High school BL romance
The Day I Loved You cast.
Image credit: @raynold.tyr via Instagram
The Day I Loved You is set in a fictional Bright International School in the Philippines. The plot revolves around top student Nikko (Tommy Alejandrino) whose life gets tied up with rule-breaker Eli (Raynold Tan).
The series will not only make you feel kilig but also angst. It involves a love triangle with Nikko’s childhood best friend, Justin (Rabin Angeles), who has a secret crush on him.
Cast and production
Tommy Alejandrino.
Image credit: @tommy_alejandrino via Instagram
Tommy Alejandrino, who plays Nikko, is a Filipino indie film actor. In 2022, he won Best Actor at the Cinemalaya Film Festival for the film The Baseball Player, which also bagged several awards.
Raynold Tan.
Image credit: @raynold.tyr via Instagram
On the other hand, Raynold Tan is a newbie Singaporean actor who first caught people’s attention as a TikTok creator.
The Day I Loved You is produced by Regal Multimedia, Inc. It’s directed by Easy Ferrer, who’s also the brain behind the 2022 BL series Ben X Jim.
Catch The Day I Loved You episodes on YouTube
Watch The Day I Loved You before there are more episodes to catch up on YouTube. New episodes premiere every Wednesday at 6pm, Philippine Time. English subtitles are also available for non-Filipino-speaking viewers.
For more binge-worthy flicks that prove that #LoveWins, check out these Filipino LGBT+ movies and series. For a Thai BL-inspired spot you can visit in the Philippines, check out the cafe Siam Station in Pampanga.
Cover image adapted from: @regalfilms50 via Instagram
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