Is Kim Won Shik in love with Honoka Kitahara? 'Love Like a K-Drama' star sulks over partner's crush on Lee Tae Gyun

As love blossoms between Honoka Kitahara and Lee Tae Gyun, Kim Won Shik is left as the awkward third in 'Love Like a K-Drama's love triangle
Kim Won Shik gets jealous after love blossoms between 'Love Like a K-Drama' co-stars Honoka Kitahara and Lee Tae Gyun (Netflix)
Kim Won Shik gets jealous after love blossoms between 'Love Like a K-Drama' co-stars Honoka Kitahara and Lee Tae Gyun (Netflix)

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: What happens when two men fall in love with the same woman? Even though the second K-Drama series for 'Love Like A K-Drama' delved into the intriguing plot, it sure did cause some drama when Honoka Kitahara chose Lee Tae Gyun as her second love interest, disappointing Kim Won Shik.

During her confessionals, Honoka shared that Won Shik is not the guy she's most interested in. However, Won Shik had eyes for her from the very beginning.

'Love Like a K-Drama' stars Kim Won Shik, Honoka Kitahara and  Lee Tae Gyun (netflix)
'Love Like a K-Drama' stars Kim Won Shik, Honoka Kitahara and Lee Tae Gyun (netflix)

During the production of the short drama, it was revealed that Won Shik was worried by Honoka's on-set chemistry with Tae Gyun.

Honoka seems to be enamored by Tae Gyun in almost every episode. It was difficult for Won Shik to become the frustrated witness as Honoka's crush on Tae Gyun became evident.

Honoka acknowledged that even though she has previously collaborated with Won Shik, she may not be interested in working with him again.

Won Shik found it difficult to be there on the set when Honoka and Tae Gyun exchanged a hot kiss for the K-Drama.

Honoka had already done intimate scenes with Won Shik, with whom she was clearly at ease, but she admits to developing "a thing" for Tae Gyun.

Won Shik says in his confessional that despite having very limited time on set with Honoka, he adored spending every single moment with her but chose to keep his feelings to himself after watching Honoka obsess over Tae Gyun.

'Love Like A K-Drama's Kim Won Shik upset as Honoka Kitahara crush over Lee Tae Gyun  (Netflix)
'Love Like A K-Drama's Kim Won Shik upset as Honoka Kitahara crush over Lee Tae Gyun (Netflix)

'Love Like A K-Drama's Kim Won Shik is a seasoned K-Drama star

Won Shik, the most seasoned actor in the cast, ensures that sparks will fly on film. The 29-year-old may only have four credits, but they're all K-Drama favorites.

He is most known for his role as a mage in the blockbuster fantasy series 'Alchemy Of Souls', as well as his performances in the romantic comedies 'True Beauty' and 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?'

Kim Won-shik controversies (Instgaram/ Kim Won-shik)
'Love Like A K-Drama' star Kim Won-shik (Instgaram/ Kim Won-shik)

'Love Like A K-Drama' star Lee Tae Gyun has modeled for GQ Korea and Vogue Korea

Tae Gyun, a model who is new to acting, has been described as "unconventional" by Netflix. He has modeled for GQ Korea, Dazed, and Vogue Korea, among others.

Lee Tae Gyun was shocked to know Honoka likes him (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)
Lee Tae Gyun was shocked to know Honoka likes him (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)

Youngest 'Love Like A K-drama' cast member Honoka Kitahara has decade's worth of experience

Honoka is the youngest member, yet she has more than a decade of acting experience. The 25-year-old was born on June 5, 1998.

'The Night I Became An Animal', 'Happy Mail', and 'Watashi ga Kemono ni Natta Yoru 2' are among her acting credits.

Honoka Kitahara is an actress (Instagram/ Honoka Kitahara)
Honoka Kitahara is an actress with more than 10 years of industry experience (Instagram/ Honoka Kitahara)

Episodes 1-4 of 'Love Like a K-Drama' are currently streaming on Netflix.

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