Why did Kim Won Shik pick Honoka Kitahara? ‘Love Like A K Drama’ star ditches Rio Yamashita and Ayano Kudo for Japanese star
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: In a pivotal moment, Won Shik was presented with the opportunity to choose one of the four Japanese beauties—Rio Yamashita, 31, Ayano Kudo, 27, Honoka Kitahara, 25, and former E-girls member Nozomi Bando, 26—as his partner for the show. Tension filled the air as Won Shik candidly shared his expectations from the show and offered insights into his personality, claiming how he aced both as an actor and a lover.
To add a playful twist, Won Shik initiated a little game with the ladies. He asked each of them to close their eyes and raise their hands if they wished to pair up with him.
In a delightful moment, Rio, Honoka, and Ayano all raised their hands. After considering his options, Won Shik ultimately chose Honoka as his partner, noting that she was the first among them to express her interest in pairing up with him.
Honoka later shared in her confessional how she finds Won Shik "handsome" and hence raised her hand for him.
Kim Won Shik woos everyone as ladies call him 'cute'
In the very first episode, Won Shik became an instant heartthrob as the ladies couldn't help but find him cute and adorable.
A special moment unfolded when the women were asked to stand in front of him, and Won Shik had the task of choosing one to work with.
The women gushed over him, and in a confessional, Honoka even dubbed him the "most handsome." The scene was filled with excitement and admiration as Won Shik left a lasting impression on the ladies.
The women contestants couldn't help but giggle everytime Won Shik had something to say to them.
Kim Won Shik calls Honoka Kitahara the most 'innocent looking'
During the rehearsal for their first audition as a couple, Won Shik couldn't help but be captivated by Honoka's pretty eyes.
In a heartfelt confession, he shared that he found her to be the most innocent-looking and adorable.
"She's so kind, so innocent looking and adorable," Won Shik shared in his confession video. Won Shik also shared how he wants the two of them to do a great job and get acting gigs in the future.
Song Jih Hyuk hopes the show will help him grow as an actor
As the other couples navigated through rehearsals to secure a spot in the audition, Ji Hyuk put in his best effort. He expressed his aspirations of becoming a great actor, hoping that the show would help him achieve that goal.
Ji Hyuk openly acknowledged that his acting skills needed improvement but was optimistic about his audition, crediting his partner Rio for delivering a great performance.
This candid insight into Ji Hyuk's journey added a relatable narrative to his journey on the show.
