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Kang Hye-won, the former IZ*ONE member turned actor, showcased a new level of emotional maturity in TV Tokyo’s drama Love at First Bite.<\/p>\n

Love at First Bite is a tender romance that traces two people who, despite being unsettled by cultural and value differences between Japan and Korea, find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. Kang plays Park Rin, a graduate student studying in Japan. <\/p>\n

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What did Kang Hye-won\u2019s character bring to the story?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kang anchored the series with a nuanced portrayal of a young woman who pursues her dreams in a foreign country while carrying the fatigue of youth and a palpable loneliness. Viewers praised her for blending the character\u2019s bright energy with a sincere, underlying passion. <\/p>\n

How was her chemistry with the Japanese actor?<\/strong><\/p>\n

She generated palpable romantic tension with Taiga Hase (played by Eiji Akaso), a part-time restaurant worker whose dream of becoming a runner had been derailed. <\/p>\n

Kang Hye-won said, \\”This was my first time working on a Japanese drama. I\u2019m deeply grateful to have worked with such wonderful staff, directors, producers and fellow actors. It was a meaningful experience and a great memory.\\” She added, \\”I also want to thank all the viewers who watched the show.\\” <\/p>\n

Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia reporter yoon@tenasia.co.kr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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