WATCH: Xian Lim Breaks Silence — Was His 12-Year Relationship with Kim Chiu Just “Playtime”? 🎥💔

In a moment fans have long been waiting for, actor-director Xian Lim has finally addressed the burning question: Was his 12-year relationship with Kim Chiu just a “playtime” romance?

During a recent interview that quickly went viral, Xian didn’t dodge the emotional weight of the question. With a steady voice and a hint of pain in his eyes, he responded:

“It was never playtime for me. Those 12 years meant something real.”

A Love Story Turned Bittersweet

KimXi — as their loyal fanbase calls them — was once one of the most beloved love teams in Philippine showbiz. From onscreen chemistry to offscreen romance, the pair seemed inseparable. So when news broke in late 2023 that they had gone their separate ways, the public was left stunned.

Rumors began circulating that their relationship had become stagnant — “just for show” or worse, “convenient playtime” — a claim that Xian Lim has now clearly rejected.

“We Grew Up Together”

“We were kids when we started. We grew up together, we helped shape each other… That kind of connection doesn’t just disappear.”

Xian emphasized how their relationship spanned some of the most formative years of their lives. From career highs to personal struggles, they were each other’s constant — and no amount of gossip could erase that history.

Respect Despite the Distance

Though they are no longer a couple, Xian made it clear he holds deep respect for Kim Chiu.

“Kim deserves nothing but love and kindness. I will always wish her well.”

There was no trace of bitterness in his words — only nostalgia, honesty, and an unspoken sadness that something once so full of promise had to end.

Fans React

Social media erupted with emotional reactions:

“Xian’s answer gave closure we didn’t know we needed.”
“Playtime? That was real love. Just look at how he talks about her even after the breakup.”
“12 years isn’t a game. It’s a lifetime of memories.”

Moving Forward

Both Xian and Kim are now on separate paths — Kim is focusing on solo projects and self-healing, while Xian has immersed himself in indie films and directing. But even as they grow apart, their story continues to echo in the hearts of many.

Because 12 years… is never just playtime.

Xian’s revelation, Kim was the one who broke up: Who was at fault?
“TO be completely honest, I wasn’t the one who engaged in the separation,” Xian Lim clarified about his and Kim Chiu’s breakup.

Kim’s supporters will surely react again when he is interviewed again on national TV about his controversial breakup with his ex-girlfriend.

In an interview with Xian on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” yesterday, June 12, the actor and director revealed that he was not the one who broke up with Kim like the rumors are saying – it’s the other way around.

Tito Boy first asked the Kapuso actor if he and Kim are still friends even though they have broken up. Xian was clearly shocked by the question on camera.

“Of course, of course. I was surprised by the question. Of course, yes!

“To be completely honest, ever since we went our separate ways, we haven’t talked.

“But when that night happened, we talked well.

“Of course, there was crying, but there was that assurance that we went through twelve years, right? Twelve years of our existence so it has that respect,” the young man said.

The actor continued, “There are so many stories. That’s what’s hard about a public relationship.

“They’ve been there since day one when it was just courtship, all the way to more than a decade.“People come up with all these made up lies kung anuman but we released our statement that we both decided to part ways.

“To be completely honest, I wasn’t the one who engaged in the separation. That’s all. It’s that simple. I wasn’t the one who initiated the breakup.”

Tito Boy’s next question was, “If you have it your way, are you still separated from Kim?”

The Kapuso star replied, “It’s such a delicate… I understand why the supporters are angry. I understand why they feel betrayed.

“But that’s also painful for us. They’re watching it from a distance. Here we are and we have our talks. We talked privately.

“There’s no need to belittle who’s lacking. I think the length of it speaks for itself,” Xian said.

He added, “And the criticisms of me by most people, I think they should just look at it from a lens that for more than a decade, I never had any… my record is clean and I’m proud of that.

“You’re not gonna see me in places you’re not supposed to see me. That’s all.” The time speaks for itself,” he said.

He also expressed his thoughts on those who say he is using Kim to promote his new movie.

“It’s just sad that there are many intrigues coming out, especially against me. And I don’t want to make it seem, like, ‘Oh why is Xian all the fuss now? What is being said because there is a movie promo?’“It’s just a very delicate thing and I do understand why people are upset, but we are okay,” said Xian Lim, still feeling hurt.