Ghl- Why did judge pair Kim Dong Kyu with Nozomi Bando? ‘Love Like A K Drama’ stars land roles despite 'tearjerker' audition
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Despite navigating a heartbreak due to her connection with Kim Dong Kyu, Nozomi Bando impressed the judges of 'Love Like A K Drama' with her exceptional acting skills, earning praise for giving her all to the character.
The judges acknowledged that her performance stood out among all actors. This recognition led to Nozomi being paired with Dong Kyu.
The judges commended Dong Kyu's vulnerable side, evident in his interactions with Nozomi, and expressed the desire to explore this dynamic further in the next episode.
While they observed some awkwardness between Dong Kyu and Nozomi, they believed it added a unique layer to the characters, making them an intriguing pair for the upcoming storyline.
Rio on the other hand, graciously shared her happiness for Nozomi's success in the audition.
Rio Yamashita calls Nozomi Bando better actor after losing role opposite Kim Dong Kyu
In a candid revelation, Rio shared that losing to Nozomi Bando had dealt a blow to her confidence as an actress.
Despite her disappointment, Rio generously acknowledged Nozomi's superior acting skills, emphasizing that Nozomi deserved the opportunity and was a better actor.
Expressing genuine happiness for Nozomi's success, Rio took personal responsibility for not being selected in the audition, reflecting on her own perceived shortcomings.
Nozomi Bando regrets losing third audition
Nozomi candidly shared that the pivotal audition where she failed against Dong Kyu and later got paired with him marked the turning point in their connection.
She attributed the changing dynamics to that specific audition, expressing that it created a distance between her and Dong Kyu.
The unintended consequence was that the audition forged a deeper bond between Dong Kyu and Rio.
Dong Kyu admitted that witnessing a different side of Rio during that audition had a profound impact, intensifying his feelings for her and eventually falling harder for her.
Kim DongKyu struggles to keep his feelings for Rio Yamashita aside
Dong Kyu's struggle with love scenes was palpable as he grappled with his evolving feelings for Rio while performing alongside Nozomi, his former connection.
The judges keenly observed the evident awkwardness, noting that Dong Kyu seemed uncomfortable and lacked the chemistry displayed in previous performances with her.
This on-screen tension hinted at the complexities of navigating personal emotions within the confines of scripted romance of the couple.
