On June 12, as the country marked Independence Day, actor Enchong Dee stirred online buzz after posting throwback photos with his former onscreen partner Erich Gonzales, captioned simply: “Happy Independence Day.”
The cryptic greeting — paired with nostalgic photos from their past projects together — quickly went viral, racking up nearly 600,000 reactions, over 89,000 shares, and close to 12,000 comments as of yesterday.
The post left fans and followers speculating: Was it just a harmless trip down memory lane, or did it hint at something deeper?
Netizens were divided. Some joked that Enchong was having a “relapse,” unable to move on from the much-loved EnRich tandem, which starred in films and series like ‘Once a Princess’, ‘I Do, and You. Me. Maybe’. Others dubbed him the “patron saint of relapse,” questioning the timing and intention behind his post — especially since Erich has since left showbiz and is now married to Mateo Lorenzo.
“Enchong, let it go. She’s already married and a mother,” one netizen commented. Another added, “If you miss your bestie, maybe send a PM instead of a public post.”
Still, some came to the actor’s defense, insisting it was all in good fun and nothing more than a friendly gesture. “They were really close as friends. Maybe he just misses those days,” wrote one fan.
Enchong, who has previously posted about Erich, has yet to respond to the stir, while Erich — as expected — remains silent on the matter.
Whether it was a cheeky throwback or a cryptic signal, one thing’s for sure: EnRich fans are still very much alive online, waiting for either a real-life reunion or even just a comeback project.
