He's Into Her is a Philippine teen romantic comedy television series based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Maxinejiji (Maxine Lat Calibuso), starring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.[2][3] The series released on iWantTFC from May 28, 2021 to August 3, 2022. The first season premiered on television via Kapamilya Channel and A2Z from May 30 to August 1, 2021 via Yes Weekend! Sunday evening block replacing Almost Paradise and was replaced by Click, Like, Share. The second season premiered from April 24 to August 14, 2022, replacing F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers and was replaced by Bola Bola.[4]
| He's Into Her | |
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 Season 1 title card | |
| Genre | |
| Based on | He's into Her by Maxinejiji |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Chad Vidanes[1] |
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| Music by | Francis Concio |
| Opening theme | "He's Into Her" by BGYO (season 1) "Best Time" by BGYO (season 2) |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages |
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| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producers |
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| Production locations | Brent International School, Biñan, Laguna |
| Editor | Renard Torres |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 35–90 minutes |
| Production company | Star Cinema |
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| Network | |
| Release | May 28, 2021 – August 3, 2022 |
Premise
editMaxpein is a spunky provincial girl raised by her grandmother and uncle, after her mother died in Japan when she was 11 years old. Maxpein is surprised when her wealthy father, whom she recently discovered, offers to help pay for her grandmother's hospitalization. Out of gratitude, she agrees to her father's request to live with him and his family in Manila. Maxpein is treated as an unwelcome outsider at Benison International School where she stands up against Deib, the basketball varsity captain. Deib gets their entire batchmates to prank and bully Maxpein, but the more they engage in their game of cat-and-dog one-upmanship, the more Deib realizes that his goal to crush Maxpein's spirit has turned into a love crush for the girl he never thought he would even like. However, the return of the ghosts from their past and their various family problems threaten to ruin Max and Deib's blossoming and fragile romance.
Cast and characters
editMain cast
edit- Donny Pangilinan[5] as Deib Lohr Enrile
- Belle Mariano[6] as Maxpein "Max" Zin Del Valle Luna
Supporting cast
edit- Jeremiah Lisbo as Randall "RJ" Echavez, Jr.
- Kaori Oinuma as Michiko Sil Tarranza
- Vivoree Esclito as Melissa "Ysay" Baylon
- Joao Constancia as Lee Roi Gozon
- Criza Taa as Zarnaih "Naih" Marchessa
- Dalia Varde as Kimeniah "Kim" Sirvey Gozon
- Ashley Del Mundo as Khloe Gomez
- Gello Marquez as Lorde Dawatap
- Mikha Lim as Elle Luna
- Limer Veloso as Gavin "Migz" Agripa
- Rajo Serrano as Karlo "karlie" Granada
- Turs Daza as Dale Leon Enrile
Recurring cast
edit- Marissa Delgado as Bhaves del Valle
- Janus del Prado as Boyet del Valle / Christopher Santos
- Richard Quan as Maxim Luna
- Issa Litton as Macy Luna
- Ana Abad Santos as Dr. Evita Enrile
- Art Acuña as Dr. Daniel Enrile
- Joel Trinidad as Headmaster JP Quisimbing
- Floyd Tena as Atty. Randall "Randy" Echavez, Sr.
- Milo Elmido Jr. as Madam Barb
Guest cast
edit- Yayo Aguila as Maxpein's mother
- JC Alcantara as Miguel "Nurse M" Rizal
- Shanaia Gomez as Dominique "Dom" Rossi
- Reich Alim as Rhumzell "Zell" Echavez
- River Joseph as John Benjamin "BJ" Jose
- CJ Salonga as Diego Zorilla
- Zach Castañeda as Kurt Peter Aragon
- Esnyr Ranollo as Benison Student (c/o Kumu Campaign)
- Bea Carlos as Benison Student (c/o Kumu Campaign)
- Kerwin King as Benison Student (c/o Kumu Campaign)
- BGYO as themselves
Former cast
edit- Rhys Miguel as Yakiro Tobi "Tob" Yanai
- Melizza Jimenez as Elle Luna
- Sophie Reyes as Aimee Jung
- Jim Morales as Choco
- Kuya Manzano as Headmaster Mendoza
- Patrick Quiroz as Hunter
Episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 10 | May 28, 2021 May 30, 2021 (television broadcast) | July 30, 2021 August 1, 2021 (TV airing) | |
| 2 | 16 | April 22, 2022 April 24, 2022 (television broadcast) | August 3, 2022 August 14, 2022 (TV airing) | |
Season 1 (2021)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | TV air date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "Hate at First Sight" | May 28, 2021 | May 30, 2021 | |
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Max moves from Mindoro to Manila to live with her estranged father and study in a new school. On her first day, however, she gets off on the wrong foot with Deib, the leader of Alpha 3 and the most popular student of Benison International School. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Project: Blocked" | June 4, 2021 | June 6, 2021 | |
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Triggered by Max's defiance against him, Deib revives "Project: Blocked," a school-wide scheme to make her life on campus a living hell. While Max tries hard to fight back, Deib, behind his strong and cold façade, faces a battle only he knows about. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Taguro vs. Sensui" | June 11, 2021 | June 13, 2021 | |
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As Deib and Max continue to clash in school, their recent fight catches the headmaster's attention. To avoid suspension, the two agree to work on a project together. At the same time, the Alpha 3 encounter Randall, the rival school's team captain. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Friend Request Accepted?" | June 18, 2021 | June 20, 2021 | |
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To prepare for their anti-bullying project, Max goes to Deib's house and meets his mom. While working together, the two get to know each other better, which paves the way for a successful presentation that puts an end to all the bullying in school. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Friend Request Denied!" | June 25, 2021 | June 27, 2021 | |
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After the success of Max and Deib's anti-bullying project, the Headmaster puts in charge of a school event. Deib realizes he has romantic feelings for Max, leading him to sudden public confession that puts the young lady off. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Max Pained" | July 2, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | |
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Wanting Max to give herself a chance to open her heart to Deib, their friends enact a plan to help them settle their misunderstanding. However, an unexpected turn of events endangers Max's life, leading to the revelation of a family secret. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "She's Back" | July 9, 2021 | July 11, 2021 | |
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A worried Deib leads an investigation on the recent attack on Max. After she returned to school, Deib admits his feelings for Max and asks to court her. But the return of his ex, Kim, poses hindrance to their blossoming relationship. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Queen Bee and the Shark" | July 16, 2021 | July 18, 2021 | |
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Kim tries to win Deib back, but he makes it clear to her that they are done. Likewise, RJ shows up and tries to rekindle his relationship with Max. The revelation about her attack causes great distress and heartbreak to Max and her family. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "Bear Vs. Shark" | July 23, 2021 | July 25, 2021 | |
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Deib is surprised to learn that Randall and RJ are one and the same. Despite conflict, the two boys eventually agreed to not cause anymore heartache. Unable to return Deib's feelings, Max promises to support him during championship. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Love is a Game" | July 30, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
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After making peace with Evita, Deib becomes determined to win the game for his family and Max. However, he becomes distracted when Randall brings Max's loved ones to the event. Later, Max professes her love for Deib. | |||||
Season 2 (2022)
edit| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | TV air date | |
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| 11 | 1 | "Rude Awakenings" | April 20, 2022[a] | April 24, 2022 | |
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Love is in the air in Benison with Max and Deib together and most of their friends paired up. But as Max's family reels from the aftermath of Deib's bullying, the new couple struggles to find the timing to reveal their relationship to her father. | |||||
| 12 | 2 | "Past is Present" | April 27, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
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Deib tries his best to gain Maxim's approval now that his and Max's relationship is finally out. However, with Randall’s deep and undeniable connection with Max, getting on the good side of his girlfriend’s father becomes even more challenging. | |||||
| 13 | 3 | "Operation: Save Deib" | May 4, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | |
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Deib faces possible expulsion after a parent files a formal complaint against him. Eager to save Deib, Max and their friends think of ways to give him a fair and formal trial. | |||||
| 14 | 4 | "Tests and Trials" | May 11, 2022 | May 15, 2022 | |
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Max, Deib, and their friends prepare for Deib's trial at Benison. Deib ends up spending time with Kim to return a favor, but unbeknownst to him, Max is working with RJ to help Uncle Boyet. | |||||
| 15 | 5 | "Crime and Punishment" | May 18, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | |
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After Max saves him from expulsion, Deib makes amends for his bullying past and deals with his father's constant criticism. Meanwhile, Boyet is pushed to a corner when his money problems become insurmountable. | |||||
| 16 | 6 | "He’s Back" | May 25, 2022 | May 29, 2022 | |
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Max and Deib, and Lee and Naih celebrate their first monthsary with their friends. Someone from the past returns to Michiko's life. Boyet learns the truth about his first victim. | |||||
| 17 | 7 | "No Lies, No Secrets" | June 1, 2022 | June 5, 2022 | |
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Jealousy is stirred among the couples at the Benison Career Fair. While Max and Deib try to iron out a misunderstanding, Boyet confesses his dark secret to his family. | |||||
| 18 | 8 | "And the Truth Shall…" | June 8, 2022 | June 12, 2022 | |
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Max is given a choice between protecting Uncle Boyet and keeping her promise to Deib. Finding comfort in RJ's company, Max reevaluates her friendship with him. | |||||
| 19 | 9 | "…Break Hearts" | June 15, 2022 | June 19, 2022 | |
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Max and Deib try to escape their problems, but their families' dark connection forces them to decide the future of their relationship. Max receives flak as the recent development of the case becomes a hot topic among the students of Benison. | |||||
| 20 | 10 | "Status: Unsure" | June 22, 2022 | June 26, 2022 | |
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As Uncle Boyet and Dale's case escalates, Max and Deib are unsure where they stand in their relationship. When everything becomes too much to bear, the young couple finds themselves confiding in their exes. | |||||
| 21 | 11 | "Romeo Juliet, 2022" | June 29, 2022 | July 3, 2022 | |
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Forbidden by their families from continuing their relationship, Max and Deib are forced to sneak behind everyone's backs to see each other. Tension brews between the Enriles and Del Valles during RJ and Deib's basketball tryouts. | |||||
| 22 | 12 | "A Lot Can Happen in a Week" | July 6, 2022 | July 10, 2022 | |
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Amid misunderstandings and deteriorating relationships, Max, Deib, and their friends land in detention. While Kim, Karlie, and Khloe try to find the culprit that got them there, Michiko is put on the spot about her growing connection with Dale. | |||||
| 23 | 13 | "Outlaws" | July 13, 2022 | July 17, 2022 | |
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Being stuck in and breaking out of detention pushes Max, Deib, and friends to be honest about their feelings. Lee and Naih's relationship finally comes to a head, while an ex returns to Dale's life. | |||||
| 24 | 14 | "Hugot Night" | July 20, 2022 | July 24, 2022 | |
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Max and Deib drive to Batangas to find the answers to Dale and Uncle Boyet's case, while their friends let out all their deep emotional burdens at The Barb's Hugot Night. | |||||
| 25 | 15 | "Second Chances" | July 27, 2022 | July 31, 2022 | |
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Max, Deib, and friends reflect on their lives and future families as they act as loving parents to their new "Egg Baby" school project. Dale, meanwhile, learns of a truth that will change his life. | |||||
| 26 | 16 | "The End is Just The Beginning" | August 3, 2022 | August 7, 2022 (Part 1) August 14, 2022 (Part 2) | |
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Max and friends find ways to comfort Deib after losing his dear brother, Dale. Meanwhile, students prepare to cap off the school year with the highly-anticipated Benison Ball. | |||||
Soundtrack
editHe's Into Her: Original Soundtrack
edit| He's Into Her: Original Soundtrack | |
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| Soundtrack album by Belle Mariano and BGYO | |
| Released | June 2021 |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Star Music and Starpop |
| Singles from He's Into Her | |
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He's Into Her: Original Soundtrack is a soundtrack album by Belle Mariano and various artist. It was released In June 2021 by Star Music and Starpop.
He's Into Her Season 2: Original Soundtrack
edit| He's Into Her Season 2: Original Soundtrack | |
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| Soundtrack album by Belle Mariano, BGYO and various artist | |
| Released | May 2022 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Label | Star Music and Starpop |
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Best Time" | BGYO | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Midsummer High" | Nameless Kids | 4:30 |
| 3. | "Nag-iisa" | Zion Aguirre | 5:03 |
| 4. | "Pwede Ba?" | Trisha Denise | 3:56 |
| 5. | "'Til Love Means Love" | Nameless Kids | 3:59 |
| 6. | "Faded" | Nameless Kids | 3:16 |
| 7. | "Kahit Na, Kahit Pa" | Belle Mariano | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Habits" | Nameless Kids | 3:36 |
| 9. | "Best Time (Stripped Version)" | Jon Guelas | 3:51 |
| 10. | "Did I Let You Go" | Jon Guelas | 3:51 |
| 11. | "Outlaws" | Nameless Kids | 4:19 |
| 12. | "Did You Let Me Go" | Jon Guelas and Vivoree | 3:51 |
| 13. | "Hindi Kita Iiwan" | Sam Milby | 3:53 |
| 14. | "I Just Miss You" | ANDREAH | 3:24 |
| 15. | "Wanna Know Me" | Nameless Kids | 4:00 |
| 16. | "He's Into Her (Remix)" | BGYO | 4:02 |
Production
editBackground
editThe project was first announced on November 7, 2019. Director Chad Vidanes stated that the story is a romantic comedy with a hint of coming-of-age.[7][8] In 2020, the production was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ABS-CBN shutdown and the denial of franchise renewal.
Filming
editIn 2021, filming resumed and wrapped up on the same year.
On February 5, 2022, filming for the second season commenced.[9]
Casting
editOn February 22, 2022, eight new cast members has been announced for the second season, including Shanaia Gomez, Mikha Lim of BINI, Reich Alim, Rajo Serrano, River Joseph, Zach Castañeda, CJ Salonga and JC Alcantara. Lim replaced Melizza Jimenez for the role of Elle Luna from the first season, as Jimenez chose to focus on her education in Queensland, Australia according to producer Vanessa Valdez.[10]
Marketing
editA teaser of the series was shown on the third season of Your Face Sounds Familiar simultaneously on Star Cinema and iWantTFC's Facebook and YouTube accounts On April 24, 2021.[11] The official trailer for the series was released On May 1, 2021. The promotional poster was released On May 8, 2021.[12] On March 19, 2022, the trailer for the second season has been released.
On May 14, 2021, global posters was released in different languages. On March 19, 2022, the poster of the second season was released. On March 26, 2022, a second poster for the second season was revealed. On April 16, 2022, global posters of the second season was revealed.
On May 15, 2021, merchandise for the series is available for pre-order on online shopping websites and platforms.
During the iWantTFC Unwrapped event On December 10, 2021, a teaser of the second season was shown featuring a tearful confrontation between the characters of Max and Deib who seem to be having some trust issues in their relationship.[13] A new logo and snippet of the new theme song was unveiled On March 8, 2022.[14]
Release
editBroadcast
editHe's Into Her premiered on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z on May 30 to August 1, 2021, with advanced episodes streamed first on iWantTFC on May 28 to July 30.
The second season was released from April 20, 2022 for iWantTFC users outside the Philippines and Indonesia, and on April 22 to August 3 for users inside the Philippines and Indonesia. The second season premiered on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z from April 24 to August 14 of the same year.[15]
Movie cut
editA two-part film cut of the series' first season was released on November 22, 2021 via iWantTFC.
Reception
editThe premiere of He's Into Her received a "record-breaking high number of views" on iWantTFC despite technical issues.[16]
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Theme Song or Title Theme | "He's Into Her" (BGYO) | Won | [17] |
| Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT | He's Into Her | Won | |||
| Best Direction (Fiction) | He's Into Her | Won | |||
| Venice TV Awards | Cross Platform Programming | He's Into Her | Nominated | [18] | |
| RAWR Awards 2021 | Digital Series of the Year | He's Into Her | Won | [19] | |
| 2022 | RAWR Awards 2022 | Digital Series of the Year | He's Into Her | Nominated | [20] |
| 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Mini Series | He's Into Her | Won | [21] |
See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Kdrama feels: 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo', 'CLOY', peg ng 'He's Into Her'". ABS-CBN News. May 26, 2021.
- ^ "Delay helped improve DonBelle chemistry on 'He's Into Her', director Chad Vidanes says". ABS-CBN News. May 26, 2021.
- ^ "The curious case of 'DonBelle': A trending love team even before its launch". ABS-CBN News. March 30, 2021.
- ^ "It's official: 'He's Into Her' to return for 2nd season". ABS-CBN News. August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Donny Pangilinan on chemistry with 'He's Into Her' co-star Belle Mariano: 'It's very genuine'". ABS-CBN News. May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Belle Mariano values patience in showbiz as she lands her first lead role on 'He's Into Her'". ABS-CBN News. May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano team up for new iWant series 'He's Into Her'". ABS-CBN News. November 7, 2019.
- ^ "In Photos: The cast of upcoming iWant series 'He's Into Her'". Star Cinema. November 7, 2019.
- ^ Karl Cedrick Basco. "'He's Into Her' trends as filming of Season 2 begins". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ "Why Melizza Jimenez was replaced in 'He's Into Her' by BINI member Mikha Lim". ABS-CBN News. March 29, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ Matalog, Patricia. "WATCH: The official 'He's Into Her' teaser is here! | Star Cinema". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "LOOK: The official poster of 'He's Into Her' is here! | Star Cinema". Starcinema.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ Karl Cedrick Basco. "Here are the shows to watch out for on iWantTFC in 2022". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ "'He's Into Her' unveils new logo, teases theme song". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "He's Into Her kilig series season 2, coming soon this summer". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "'He's Into Her' pushes iWant TFC as No. 1 app in PH, with record number of users". ABS-CBN News. June 1, 2021.
- ^ "ABS-CBN gets 11 national wins at Asian Academy Creative Awards". ABS-CBN News. September 30, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "Winners and Nominees 2021". Venice TV Award (in German). Retrieved November 11, 2021.
- ^ "ABS-CBN Shows and Stars Win Big in Rawr Awards 2021". December 17, 2021.
- ^ "RAWR Awards 2022". LionhearTV. December 14, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (January 29, 2023). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television unveils list of winners". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 30, 2023.