Why did Kim Dong Kyu pick Nozomi Bando? 'Love Like A K-drama' duo brought together by 'fate' showcase insane chemistry
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Filmed against the gorgeous background of Seoul, 'Love Like a K-Drama' aims to provide a unique viewpoint on love, dreams, and friendship that transcends borders and languages. However, it appeared as if "fate" brought Nozomi Bando and Kim Dong Kyu together for their first audition for a role in a series of love stories.
Nozomi met Dong Kyu at an arcade after being the last to be chosen. Given that they were the last ones standing, he believes "fate" brought them together.
Dong Kyu describes himself as a professional model and actor located in Korea.
"Whether it's acting or real-life romance uh, I always give it my all." He expresses his sincerity and desire to carry out the social experiment correctly.
When he asks Nozomi nicely if she wants to pair up with him, she agrees. Nozomi described him as a "gentleman" and added, "He looks like he came straight out of a K-Drama."
Nozomi admired his height and grin as well. "So far, I think he's the most charming of the guys."
Kim Dong Kyu picks 'Love Like a K-Drama' star Nozomi Bando for second audition
Dong Kyu picked Nozomi for the second audition as well even when he had a chance in picking someone else for a better shot at the role. The duo grabbed meals where Nozomi in her confessional she had always liked "guys born in June."
Dong Kyu admits Nozomi is the one who caught his attention the most! Even though they missed out on the second audition as well, they received better feedbacks from the judges and the hosts felt their chemistry seemed to be developing, both on and off screen.
'Love Like a K-Drama' participant Kim Dong Kyu made his acting debut alongside 'Squid Game' star Lee Yoo Mi
Dong Kyu is a model who made his acting debut in 2018 after being born on June 21, 1995. In 'Something Between Us, Comic Book Cafe', he co-starred with 'Squid Game' star Lee Yoo Mi.
He also had a lead part in 'Wind Blowing in Jeju' that year. 'Dating Class' (2019), a young romance drama, was Dong Kyu's most recent acting role.
'Love Like a K-Drama' star Nozomi Bando performed for Flower and E-Girls
The 26-year-old, who was born on September 4, 1997, made her debut as an exclusive model for Hanachu, a Japanese adolescent magazine. If Nozomi seems familiar, it's because she was a member of the Japanese girl groups Flower and E-Girls.
Despite the fact that she was not a vocalist, her dance talents were acknowledged, and she stayed a member until their disbandments in 2019 and 2020, respectively. She has appeared in at least 23 television shows and films.
What is 'Love Like a K-Drama' all about?
When they perform together in a romantic K-drama, would people fall in love with their characters? A reality dating program called 'Love Like a K-Drama' follows four Korean actors and four Japanese actresses as they live together and form partnerships in an attempt to obtain lead roles in six short K-dramas.
Will they be forced to watch their love interest kiss their rivals, or will they be able to pass the audition with the person they truly love?
The Seoul-shot television series debuted on November 28 and released fresh multi-episodes each week. As seen in a traditional K-drama with a startlingly genuine touch, dreams, passion, and friendship entwine beyond the boundaries of Korea and Japan, capturing the purest essence of loss and sadness.
Episodes 1–4 of 'Love Like a K-Drama' are available for streaming on Netflix.