Love Like a K-Drama
Series Details:
| Japanese title | 韓国ドラマな恋がしたい (Japanese) |
| Also known as | 想談一場韓劇般的戀愛 |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Korean, Japanese |
| Genre | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Romance |
| Season | 1 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Release date | November 28, 2023 |
| Running time | 39-61min |
| Age rating | TV-MA |
| Starring | Haruna Kondo, A-chan, Shusuke Fukutoku, Hayato Komori, Maria Tani |
| Written by | Osamu Suzuki |
| Produced by | Tomoko Tomita |
| Executive producers | Dai Ota |
| Filming locations | Seoul, South Korea |
| Production Company | Abema TV Man Union |
| Original Network | Netflix |
Cast & Character:
- Yûko Fueki as Self – Host
- Haruna Kondô as Self – Studio Members
- Shûsuke Fukutoku as Self – Studio Members
- Hayato Komori as Self – Studio Members
- Maria Tani as Self – Studio Members
- Lee Tae Gyun as Self
- Rio Yamashita as Self
- Kim Won-shik as Self
- Kim Dong-Kyu as Self
- Ayaka Nishiwaki as Self – Studio Members
- Nozomi Bandô as Self
- Ayano Kudô as Self
- Honoka Kitahara as Self
- Ji-Hyuk Song as Self
- Kim Won-shik as Self
- Doo Jin Hwang as Self – Judge
- Yong-sun Jo as Self – Director
- Akari Watanabe as Self – Studio Members
- Jung Eun Kim as Self – Judge
Storyline:
Pairs of actors search for romantic chemistry while trying to land lead roles in Korean dramas; dreams, romance and friendship intertwine in this dating series, leading to love and heartbreak.
Episodes:
| Episode | Title | Air Date | Duration | Plot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can a Kiss Scene Lead to Love? | Nov 28, 2023 | 1h 1m | Four actresses from Japan arrive in Seoul and head out to meet the actors. Not only will they be filming together, they’ll also be sharing an apartment. |
| 2 | I Like Guys Born in June | Nov 28, 2023 | 39m | A dispute occurs when the men have to choose who they want to film their next audition with. Later, the pairs hang out and get to know each other more. |
| 3 | Two Kisses, One Love | Nov 28, 2023 | 39m | With the next story a love triangle, jealousy reigns when Honoka films scenes with one actor, and then has to film with another actor of her choosing. |
| 4 | I Only Have Eyes for You | Nov 28, 2023 | 50m | The next pairings will be decided by a shopping challenge — this time, it’s up to the women to choose, making it clear who their heart is drawn to. |
| 5 | The Samgyeopsal That Changed Everything | Dec 5, 2023 | 45m | Back in the house after a long day of shooting, Dong Kyu’s secret outing with a certain someone causes an emotional stir, leading to a love triangle. |
| 6 | A Love That Starts from 1% | Dec 5, 2023 | 40m | A fortune teller analyzes which pairings are the most compatible — but the results are surprising and ironic, triggering Nozomi’s painful one-way love. |
| 7 | She’s My Baby | Dec 5, 2023 | 46m | The next drama is about an aspiring singer, and with her new scene partner, Nozomi really hopes she can finally win this audition. |
| 8 | There’s Been an Incident | Dec 12, 2023 | 50m | The participants end up revealing their true feelings when they have to choose who they want to be paired up with for the next audition. |
| 9 | I’m Rooting for You Two | Dec 12, 2023 | 41m | The judges are impressed by Nozomi’s emotionally revealing performance during her audition. Will it be enough to finally win her a role? |
| 10 | The Cruelest Decision | Dec 19, 2023 | 48m | When faced with the decision of choosing their next pair for the final audition, two of the women come clean with each other in a teary confession. |
| 11 | Kiss Monsters | Dec 19, 2023 | 45m | After a difficult and long deliberation, the judges announce their final decision. Then, the chosen pair film the final love story, “A Sad Wedding.” |
| 12 | Thank You for Letting Me Fall in Love | Dec 26, 2023 | 55m | The night before the women return to Japan, the participants gather at the airport and get one last chance to confess their feelings. |