It Started With A Kiss Tagalog Dubbed Episode 1 [upd] Jun 2026

Pag-uwi ni Jian, nalaman niyang si Caleb pala ang anak ng may-ari ng bahay na tinitirhan nila. Magkatapat ang kanilang kwarto. Nagkatinginan sila sa hagdanan. Napamura si Jian sa isip.

Episode 1 set the stage for one of the most successful tropes in Asian media: the "Genius vs. Underachiever" romance. It spawned successful remakes in Korea ( Playful Kiss ), Thailand ( Kiss Me ), and several versions in Japan and China.

The translators used "Pinoy-style" humor, making Kotoko’s internal monologues feel like they were coming from a typical Filipina teenager.

The voice actors captured Kotoko’s high-energy antics and Naoki’s cold, monotone "suplado" vibe perfectly. Where to Watch Episode 1 Today It Started With A Kiss Tagalog Dubbed Episode 1

Bad luck follows Xiang Qin home when a minor earthquake causes her brand-new house to collapse, leaving her and her father homeless. The Twist of Fate:

The awkward realization that their lives are now permanently intertwined. If you are looking to rewatch this classic,

Tumili ang buong hallway. Nanlamig si Caleb. Si Jian naman, gustong lamunin ng lupa. Pag-uwi ni Jian, nalaman niyang si Caleb pala

Tiningnan lang siya ni Caleb na parang hindi siya tao. "Huwag mo na akong lapitan," sabi nito sabay talikod.

The voice actors capture Xiang Qin's "makulit" (persistent) nature perfectly.

You might ask, "Why watch the Tagalog dubbed version when I can watch the original Mandarin?" Here is why the is superior for Filipino audiences: Napamura si Jian sa isip

The Tagalog version of this series (whether the anime or the 2005 Taiwanese live-action drama) holds a special place in Philippine pop culture for several reasons:

Xiang Qin’s father is invited to stay with his old high school best friend. Upon arriving at the luxurious new home, Xiang Qin is shocked to discover that her father's friend is Zhi Shu's father. The episode ends with the realization that she must now live under the same roof as the boy who just publicly crushed her heart. Tagalog Dubbing History Original Philippine Broadcast: