Viva One Sets November Premiere for Philippine Adaptation of Fight for My Way

 

Viva One is bringing the popular South Korean romantic drama Fight for My Way to Filipino audiences, with a local adaptation starring David Licauco, Ashtine Olviga, Aubrey Caraan, and McCoy De Leon. The series is scheduled to premiere exclusively on the streaming platform on November 20.

The Philippine version will feature the four actors as the Crazy Fantastic Four, a group of longtime friends navigating personal challenges, romantic relationships, and their ambitions. The project also marks the first onscreen pairing of Licauco and Olviga.

During the series' press conference and cast reveal, Licauco acknowledged the pressure of portraying a character originally played by South Korean actor Park Seo-joon. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity while recognizing the expectations associated with the original performance.

The actor plans to study Park's portrayal while developing his own interpretation of the character, bringing a distinct approach to the Filipino adaptation.

Meanwhile, Olviga revealed that she and Licauco initially struggled with some awkwardness during their first interactions. Both actors are naturally shy, she explained, but she looks forward to building a stronger connection with her onscreen partner as production progresses.

The other half of the central quartet, Caraan and De Leon, will portray a couple in the series. Caraan said their previous collaboration has made working together more comfortable, as the upcoming production marks their second project together.

De Leon, meanwhile, highlighted the story's combination of friendship, romance, and career struggles as one of its main attractions. He described the narrative as lighthearted yet meaningful, with an emotional core that extends beyond its romantic storyline.

Directed by Crisanto B. Aquino, the Philippine adaptation draws inspiration from the 2017 South Korean series, which originally starred Park Seo-joon, Kim Ji-won, Ahn Jae-hong, and Song Ha-yoon.

The original drama follows four close friends confronting the realities of adulthood as they pursue their respective ambitions. Their experiences explore the difficulties of building careers, maintaining relationships, and holding on to personal dreams despite setbacks.

The Filipino adaptation aims to bring this familiar coming-of-age story to a local audience, with a new cast and interpretation of the characters.

Fight for My Way will premiere on November 20, exclusively on Viva One.