Mika Salamanca, Will Ashley deny Bangkok photos were a 'hard launch'

Mika Salamanca and Will Ashley denied that their photos from Bangkok, Thailand were a "hard launch" of a relationship.

In Aubrey Carampel's report on "24 Oras," Monday, Will said he and Mika just did the popular trend of matching Thai school uniform outfits.

He said they did not expect that people will see it as a "hard launch."

"Sobrang cute din kasi nung trend so ayun sakto merong malapit sa amin nung uniform na nagre-rent," the Nation's Son said. "Tinry lang namin."

Will said he and Mika were with friends during the trip, where they explored Bangkok and ate delicious Thai food.

"Kumbaga na-enjoy din namin 'yung day off namin after ng napaka-busy na schedule," he said.

"Nakapagpahinga po talaga," Mika added.

Mika and Will were both former housemates of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 1.0." Mika was hailed as the Big Winner along with her duo Brent Manalo, while Will was the Second Big Placer along with his duo Ralph De Leon.

Along with their fellow housemates, they both star in the series "The Secrets of Hotel 88," which airs weekdays on GMA Prime at 9:35 p.m. after "Never Say Die." —MGP, GMA News