WATCH: Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards Reveal Why the Iconic “I Don’t Love You” Scene Took Two Days to Film

It’s undeniable that Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards’ first-ever movie together, Hello, Love, Goodbye, is a certified box office hit. On its opening day alone, July 31, the film earned an impressive ₱34 million—a testament to the duo’s chemistry and the compelling story of two Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) navigating life and love in Hong Kong.

Among the movie’s most talked-about moments is the heart-wrenching scene where Kathryn’s character, Joy, professes her love to Alden’s Ethan, only to be met with his devastating response: “Kaso, I don’t love you.”

In a behind-the-scenes video uploaded by Star Cinema, Kathryn and Alden shared why this pivotal scene, which appears simple at first glance, took two days to complete.

“It Was a Challenging Scene”

“This scene was shot over two days,” Alden revealed. He explained that multiple factors made it challenging to shoot, including lighting continuity, unpredictable weather, and technical constraints.

“By the time it was my reverse shot, the light had already died,” Alden said, recalling how they had to reshoot due to the changing conditions. “Plus, the wind and rain that time added to the complexity.”

A Special Surprise from Daniel Padilla

Interestingly, Kathryn revealed that her boyfriend, Daniel Padilla, surprised her on set during the filming of this emotional scene.

“That scene was when DJ surprised me,” Kathryn shared, laughing. “They hid DJ because that scene was heavy. I had to be sad that day. DJ had already arrived that morning, but they kept him in the room so I wouldn’t be happy.”

A Collaborative Effort

Both Kathryn and Alden praised the script and the direction of Cathy Garcia-Molina for bringing out the raw emotions in the scene.

“The script was so well-written,” Alden said. “It was really about the lines, the way Direk Cathy directed us, and how Kath and I delivered the scene. It was a true collaboration.”

Kathryn’s Advice to Viewers

Kathryn left fans with a humorous yet crucial piece of advice: “When you watch it in the cinema, don’t go to the CR during this scene—it’s important!”

Looking Ahead

Kathryn and Alden continue to promote Hello, Love, Goodbye internationally, with events lined up in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Alden is preparing for an upcoming GMA teleserye, while Kathryn remains active in ABS-CBN’s network events and projects.

The success of Hello, Love, Goodbye proves that great storytelling, coupled with incredible performances, transcends networks and unites audiences. As Kathryn and Alden reflected on their journey, one thing was clear: the magic of their collaboration will linger in the hearts of fans for a long time.