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Who is Rio Yamashita? 'Love Like a K-Drama' star pursued acting inspired by Japanese actress and singer Ko Shibasaki

When Rio Yamashita was in elementary school, she saw Ko Shibasaki in the television drama 'Orange Days' and decided she wanted to be an actor
PUBLISHED NOV 28, 2023
'Love Like a K-Drama' star Rio Yamashita, the eldest and most experienced actress in the cast, was born on October 10, 1992, in Tokushima, Japan (Instagram/ko_shibasaki/rio_yamashita_official)
'Love Like a K-Drama' star Rio Yamashita, the eldest and most experienced actress in the cast, was born on October 10, 1992, in Tokushima, Japan (Instagram/ko_shibasaki/rio_yamashita_official)

TOKYO, JAPAN: 'Single's Inferno', please step back. Netflix's new reality dating series 'Love Like a K-Drama' will provide a fresh twist on romance and acting.

The dating show will include eight competitors. Four male Korean actors and four female Japanese actresses will cohabit and perform together. Rio Yamashita is among the beautiful female Japanese actresses.

'Love Like a K-Drama' star Rio Yamashita was also in Disney's 'Gannibal' (Instagram/rio_yamashita_official)
'Love Like a K-Drama' star Rio Yamashita was also in Disney's 'Gannibal' (Instagram/rio_yamashita_official)

Rio, the eldest and most experienced, was born on October 10, 1992, in Tokushima, Japan, and is a Japanese actor and fashion model. Rio is managed by Stardust Promotion.

Rio chose to become an actor after seeing Ko Shibasaki in the TV drama 'Orange Days' when she was in elementary school. In 2006, she auditioned for Stardust Promotion, with which Ko is linked.

Mitsui Fudosan Realty picked her as the 12th Rehouse Girl in March 2007. Riobe became an exclusive model for the fashion magazine Hanachu later in April. In June, she made her acting debut in the drama 'Koisuru Nichiybi: Dai 3 Series'.

Rio's first starring part in a terrestrial television drama was in the Ai no Gekij 40th anniversary program 'Love Letter' in November 2008. Later the same month, she starred in 'Someday's Dreamers', her first big role.

Rio appeared in the drama 'Limit' in July 2013 as Arisa Morishige, a woman who is harassed and flees in difficult circumstances. Her first regular variety performances were as an assistant on the television show 'A-Studio' in April 2014.

Rio Yamashita is the most experienced and the oldest in the cast of 'Love Like a K-Drama'  (Instagram/rio_yamashita_official)
Rio Yamashita is the most experienced and the oldest in the cast of 'Love Like a K-Drama' (Instagram/rio_yamashita_official)

What is Netfix's 'Love Like a K-drama' about?

The official synopsis for 'Love Like a K-drama' was released by Netflix, and it reads, "Will people fall in love when they act together in a romantic K-drama? Love Like a K-Drama is a reality dating show that centers on four Korean actors and four Japanese actresses who come together to live and pair up to try and land lead roles in six mini K-dramas. Will they be able to pass the audition with the person they love, or will they have to witness their romantic interest kissing their competitors?"

As with other dating shows, the competitors will establish stronger bonds as they spend time together and get to know one another. While on set, the participants get butterflies.

The trailer, on the other hand, promises much-needed drama, since falling in love, being co-stars, and potentially having affection for someone else is never simple.

Fans are in for a treat, as the blend of Japanese and Korean performers in Love Like a K-drama will overcome language barriers. Will their vision of dating culture generate a commotion or bring them closer together?



 

Who stars in Netfix's 'Love Like a K-drama'?

'Love Like a K-Drama' will be hosted by Yumin, Haruna Kondo, Aa-CHAN, Shusuke Fukutoku, Hayato Komori, and actress Maria Tani.

Here’s the full cast list:

Rio Yamashita 

Ayano Kudo 

Honoka Kitahara 

Nozomi Bando 

Kim Won-shik 

Kim Dong-kyu 

Lee Tae-gyun 

Song Ji-hyuk

'Love Like a K-Drama' cast (Instagram/rio_yamashita_official)
'Love Like a K-Drama' cast (Instagram/rio_yamashita_official)

When will Netfix's 'Love Like a K-drama' drop?

'Love Like a K-drama' will be available on Netflix on November 28, 2023. The dating show, which was recorded in Seoul, South Korea, will air fresh episodes every week.

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