Since watching K-dramas has become our national pastime, what a treat it is to have a local adaptation of “Encounter,” directed by Jeffrey Jeturian. The much-celebrated Korean series about a May-December romance stars Cristine Reyes and Diego Loyzaga portraying the roles popularized by Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum.
It airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. on TV5 and will be available for streaming on Vivamax starting July 23. It has K-drama charm with a Pinoy touch. Imagine feasting on samgyeopsal and lechon at the same time. “Encounter’s” Philippine version is the best of both cultures sans the hassle of reading subtitles. That calls for a “finger heart” and an apir (“high five” a la Pinoy).
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