Who is Kim Dong Kyu's partner for upcoming auditions? Rio Yamashita and Nozomi Bando compete to pair up with actor

Rio admitted that she struggles to express her feelings clearly but confessed a genuine liking for Kim Dong Kyu
UPDATED NOV 28, 2023
'Love Like A K-drama' cast (Netflix)
'Love Like A K-drama' cast (Netflix)

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: In the competition to pair up with Dong Kyu for the next audition, Rio and Nozomi both vied to win his favor. The task set meant the one who could present flowers to him first would secure the opportunity to team up with him for the upcoming auditions.

Rio put in considerable effort, but it was Nozomi who managed to be the first to bring flowers to Dong Kyu, earning the chance to partner with him.

While Rio felt disappointed and a bit disheartened, she later felt a connection with Won Shik. 

Rio Yamashita shares Kim Dong Kyu gives her 'butterflies'      

In her personal video confession, Rio opened up about not being accustomed to pursuing love actively. She admitted that she struggles to express her feelings clearly but confessed a genuine liking for Kim Dong Kyu.

Rio shared that being around him gives her a fluttery feeling, and she felt disappointed not to have the chance to partner with him. 

"I've never actively pursued a man or love before. Maybe my old ways came out again," she said. "I ended up liking Dong Kyu and i think he's really adorable," Rio added. She said how when he came to help her while Rio was doing dishes gave her "butterflies."

Rio shares she likes Kim Dong Kyu (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)
Rio shares she likes Kim Dong Kyu (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)

Kim Dong Kyu surprises Nozomi Bando with a secret gift

During a casual outing for dumplings, Dong Kyu excused himself abruptly, claiming he needed to use the restroom.

However, he made a quick detour to a nearby flower shop, purchasing a bouquet for Nozomi. When he returned to the food shop, he presented her with the flowers, and her joy was unmistakable. 

Even when the two went to the coffee shop later, upon Nozomi's asking, Dong Kyu revealed that he never wanted to pair up with anyone other than her and that the sunflower has a different connotation, which he called a "secret." 

Dong Kyu gifted Nozomi a flower bouquet (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)
Dong Kyu gifted Nozomi a flower bouquet (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)

Ayano Kudo says she wants to pair up with Lee Tae Gyun again

While enjoying cake and coffee, Ayano expressed her desire to team up with Tae Gyun again in the future.

In response, he acknowledged the possibility, indicating a positive outlook on their connection. Ayano also shared the reason why she chose him saying that she found him '"fun" guy since the beginning.

The commentators observed the dynamic between the two, speculating that Tae Gyun might harbor feelings for Ayano and noting the potential for a strong connection between them. 

Ayano and Tae Gyun like each other (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)
Ayano and Tae Gyun seem to like each other (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)

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

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