Before the chemistry, the kilig, and the viral KimPau fan moments, there was one big question: What did Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino really think of each other when they first met?

In a recent interview that has fans buzzing, the two stars finally spilled the tea on their very first impressions of one another — and let’s just say, their answers weren’t exactly what people were expecting.

Kim, known for her bubbly and outgoing personality, confessed that she found Paulo to be… a little too quiet at first.

“I thought he was so serious,” she said, laughing. “Parang ang hirap niyang lapitan!”

Meanwhile, Paulo, ever the cool and composed actor, admitted that Kim surprised him in more ways than one.

“She’s very different from what I imagined,” he shared. “She’s real. No pretensions.”

Their candid exchange not only gave fans a glimpse into their natural dynamic but also sparked even more support for the fast-rising KimPau tandem — whose off-screen friendship is now just as talked about as their on-screen romance.

So what else did they say about each other?

Watch the full video here to find out:

Trust us — you’ll love how real, raw, and refreshingly honest they are with each other. This might just be your new favorite love team.