Who will Kim Won Shik pair for 'Love Like a K-Drama's last audition? Honoka Kitahara fears Nozomi Bando is coming for ex
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Is Nozomi Bando coming back for her former connection, Kim Won Shik? Honoka Kitahara fears that might be the case, as the third installment of 'Love Like a K-Drama' ended with a mindboggling cliffhanger.
In the last episode of the mini-K-drama series, 'The Sad Wedding', the women were given the chance to pick their own partners. However, exactly how they choose will be secret to the men.
Away from the cast, host Yuko Fueki tells them that the women will have to select their partners through a group discussion. This puts the women under a lot of pressure, as some of them may choose the same partner, which they will have to resolve among themselves.
While Ayano Kudo picks Lee Tae Gyun and Rio Yamashita picks Kim Dong Kyu, Honoka calls shotgun for Won Shik. Nozomi soon followed suit after her nasty split from Dong Kyu.
In her confessional, Honoka reveals that she wasn't surprised. Looking at Dong Kyu and Nozomi she thought that Nozomi wasn't interested in Dong Kyu anymore. Or rather, had closed the book on her feelings for him.
Honoka claims Nozomi is 'now coming for Won Shik'. To her, this audition for Episode 6 is very important. It's her last chance, and she's not satisfied yet.
Honoka Kitahara storms off as Nozomi Bando shows interest in 'Love Like a K-Drama's Won Shik
A preview for the next batch of episodes reveals lots of tears being shed over Won Shik. As Honoka calls the experience "cruel," Won Shik claims he's surprised to see Nozomi's interest back in him.
Nozomi tells Honoka that she wants to act the part of someone who's in love with Won Shik and then actually for him.
Honoka fires back at Nozomi saying, her feelings are already there.
Nozomi fears that if she doesn't switch back into working mode, she might not survive until the end.
Honoka acknowledges Nozomi's experience with Dong Kyu as the latter pleads, "I want you to let me... make something really good."
Honoka shares that they all feel the same way.
Nozomi says that she feels like she should be taking advantage of Won Shik's feelings as Honoka storms out.
Kim Won Shik blames himself as Honoka Kitahara misses out on role in 'Love Like a K-Drama'
Upon selecting Nozomi and Dong Kyu as the new protagonists for the fifth episode of the mini-K-drama series, Won Shik loses it all and takes responsibility for Honoka's defeat. Honoka was observed attempting to console a distraught Won Shik following the announcement of the upcoming episode's cast.
He apologized to Honoka and then fled to the restroom to cry.
According to Honoka's confession, "I feel like there's a wall between us." Won Shik expressed her desire to boost his state of mind upon seeing him.
Not sure if Won Shik is the right person to cheer her up, she laments not being able to "help him work his sadness out."
Won Shik informs Song Ji Hyuk that he is disappointed with himself rather than the outcome. "Honoka failed because of me," he claims.
Although he is pleased that Nozomi was given the main part, he believes that Honoka "did her best and deserves a shot."
Honoka Kitahara lost Kim Won Shik after love triangle involving 'Love Like a K-Drama's Lee Tae Gyun
Honoka was first linked to Won Shik. When Tae Gyun joined the scene, the two appeared to be comfortable, but the love triangle got more entangled.
Honoka's choice of Tae Gyun above him as her love interest disappointed Won Shik. In almost every episode, Honoka looked to be enamored with Tae Gyun and desired to further their relationship.
After Honoka and Tae Gyun kissed, Won Shik found it difficult to be on the set of the show.
Now, Won Shik feels drawn to Nozomi and wishes they could be paired up again.
Kim Dong Kyu ditches Nozomi Bando for 'Love Like a K-Drama's Rio Yamashita
When Dong Kyu was matched with Rio, who had a secret infatuation with him, the dynamics between Nozomi, Dong Kyu, and Rio Yamashita in 'Love Like a K-Drama' took an unexpected turn. Dong Kyu felt an unexpected connection with Rio when they spent time together during the episode, surpassing his prior closeness with Nozomi.
The pivotal moment happened during an intimate session in which Dong Kyu and Rio kissed. This was a game-changer, increasing their bond both on and off-screen.
The following episode, in which they shared scenes, reinforced the shift in dynamics. Nozomi was heartbroken when she learned about Dong Kyu's sudden interest in Rio.
Dong Kyu openly admitted that the kiss had changed his sentiments, indicating a substantial alteration in the trio's chemistry.
Episodes 1–9 of 'Love Like a K-Drama' are currently streaming on Netflix, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday.