Who did Song Ji Hyuk pick for last kiss? 'Love Like a K-Drama' star fails to make connections on dating show

Rio Yamashita ditched Song Ji Hyuk for Kim Dong Kyu in 'Love Like a K-Drama' finale
PUBLISHED DEC 26, 2023
In the Netflix dating show 'Love Like a K-Drama', Song Ji Hyuk faced disappointment as he struggled to make lasting connections (Instagram/@songjihyuk )
In the Netflix dating show 'Love Like a K-Drama', Song Ji Hyuk faced disappointment as he struggled to make lasting connections (Instagram/@songjihyuk )

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Song Ji Hyuk's journey on the show 'Love Like a K-Drama' mirrored that of Nozomi Bando, both facing challenges in finding love. Initially linked with Rio Yamashita, he experienced heartbreak when she left him for Kim Dong Kyu.

Later, he summoned the courage to confess his feelings to Ayano Kudo, only to face disappointment once again.

Expressing the bittersweet nature of his experience, Song Ji Hyuk regretfully acknowledged that he couldn't form any lasting connections on the show. The twists and turns of his romantic endeavors were a source of both joy and sorrow.

His fate took a sad turn when eagerly awaiting Ayano to pick him, she ultimately chose Tae Gyun.

In his farewell, Song Ji Hyuk bid adieu to all participants, emphasizing that he harbored no hard feelings.

He expressed a hopeful sentiment, stating his desire to meet everyone again soon, despite the romantic challenges he encountered during his time on the show.

Rio Yamashita ditched Song Ji Hyuk for Kim Dong Kyu

Rio Yamashita and Song Ji Hyuk in 'Love Like A K-Drama' (Netflix)
Rio Yamashita and Song Ji Hyuk in 'Love Like A K-Drama' (Netflix)

At the start, Rio was initially paired with Song Ji Hyuk after he chose her, but little did he know that Rio harbored a secret crush on Kim Dong Kyu.

As the show progressed, the dynamics shifted, and Rio eventually found herself with Dong Kyu. Unfortunately, this change left Song Ji Hyuk without a connection, and he struggled to establish a romantic bond with anyone else.

As the episodes unfolded, Song Ji Hyuk remained single for the rest of the show, navigating the ups and downs of the romantic journey on his own.

Despite his genuine attempts to connect with others, the elusive spark of romance eluded him.

Song Ji Hyuk has no one to pick for the last kiss

'Love Like a K-drama' stars Rio Yamashita and Song Ji Hyuk  (Netflix)
'Love Like a K-drama' stars Rio Yamashita and Song Ji Hyuk (Netflix)

In the concluding moments of the show, Song Ji Hyuk found himself without a connection, as both his initial partner, Rio, and his subsequent interest, Ayano, were drawn to Dong Kyu.

The reality that he was left without a romantic partner added a bittersweet tone to his journey.

Reflecting on his experience, Song Ji Hyuk shared that the show had bestowed upon him a mix of good and bad memories.

Despite his sincere attempts to connect with others, there seemed to be a disconnect, especially with the younger participants on the show.

Despite his efforts to gel with the dynamic group, he couldn't quite find a perfect fit, as he emphasized the challenges of forming meaningful connections in a diverse and competitive reality dating setting.

Song Ji Hyuk reveals being 'hurt' for not making any connections

 Ayano Kudo calls Song Ji Hyuk 'big brother' after shocking 'LLAKD' love confession (Netflix)
Song Ji Hyuk hurt for not making any connections (Netflix)

In the final moments of the show, Song Ji Hyuk found himself standing alone, without any Japanese actress to pick. The absence of a connection left him in a hurtful and solitary position, emphasizing his unsuccessful attempts to form romantic ties during the show.

Expressing his feelings, Song Ji Hyuk revealed that the experience was painful for him.

Despite his earnest efforts to make connections with the other actresses, he faced repeated setbacks and, ultimately, found himself without a romantic partner.

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