Why did Honoka Kitahara not confess her feelings for Kim Won Shik? ‘Love Like a K Drama’ star confronts former connection after picking Nozomi Bando

Won Shik was put in a difficult situation as he had to pick between Nozomi and his former connection Honoka
Honoka regrets not confessing feelings for Won Shik (Netflix)
Honoka regrets not confessing feelings for Won Shik (Netflix)

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: In the final scene of 'Love Like A K Drama', as Nozomi and Honoka competed to be paired with Won Shik, both passionately presented their reasons for deserving his choice.

Each was eager to be his partner, expressing a strong desire for the coveted pairing. Ultimately, the decision was left to Won, who had to pick between them.

He provided them with an opportunity to share their feelings.

Nozomi was upfront about her emotions, but Honoka struggled to confess her love for him, particularly expressing her desire to recreate a love scene for the last episode.

Despite multiple attempts, Honoka found herself unable to articulate her feelings to Won Shik. She tried multiple times to express her emotions and the love she had developed for him for the time but was completely blank and couldn't do it.

Frustrated and upset, she left the situation unresolved.

Later, she confided in Rio and Ayano, expressing regret for not confessing her love to Won Shik despite encouragement from everyone.

Kim Won Shik confronts Honoka Kitahara for choosing Lee Tae Gyun over him

Won Shik confronted Honoka, asking why she chose Tae Gyun over him. When pressed to convince him to choose her over Nozomi, Honoka found herself at a loss for words, unable to articulate her feelings to Won Shik.

In the tense conversation, Won Shik pointed out the triangular dynamic between them, especially when Honoka had wavered between him and Tae Gyun.

Faced with his inquiry, Honoka struggled to defend her choice, admitting that it was a decision influenced by circumstances at that specific time.

Honoka Kitahara with 'Love Like a K-drama' star Kim Won Shik (Netflix)
Honoka Kitahara with 'Love Like a K-drama' star Kim Won Shik (Netflix)

Kim Won Shik thinks Nozomi Bando wants him to make Kim Dong Kyu feel jealous

In his confessionals, Won Shik revealed that he was aware of Nozomi's longstanding crush on Dong Kyu.

Knowing she would never choose him, it came as a shock when she did.

Speculating on her motives, he considered the possibility that Nozomi's decision might have been driven by a desire to secure a role with him, perhaps as a subtle response to Dong Kyu choosing Rio over her.

However, he ended up picking Nozomi, adding that she was the girl he had eyes on for the longest on the show. 

Nozomi calls herself an opne book (Netflix/ Love Like A K Drama)
Nozomi calls herself an open book (Netflix)

Honoka Kitahara reveals love for Kim Won Shik to Nozomi Bando 

When Won Shik confronted Honoka about her feelings, she found herself unable to articulate her emotions, going blank and struggling to complete her sentences.

The challenge was real for her to express her love for him.

However, when Nozomi stood firm on not stepping back from Won Shik, Honoka eventually revealed that she had grown close to him.

In a surprising turn, she expressed that creating a love scene with someone she genuinely loved, like Won Shik, would make more sense to her.

But Nozomi was clear on her stance and didn't back out and ended up being paired with Won Shik for the last scene. 

'Love Like a K-Drama' stars Honoka Kitahara and Kim Won Shik (Netflix)
'Love Like a K-Drama' stars Honoka Kitahara and Kim Won Shik (Netflix)

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