The Practical Guide to Love


The Practical Guide to Love is an upcoming South [Korean television series] written by Lee Yi-jin, directed by, and starring Han Ji-min, Park Sung-hoon, Lee Ki-taek, Jung Hye-sung, and Kim So-hye. Based on the Naver webtoon Efficient Dating for Singles by Tari, the series follows a woman who goes on a blind date, meets two charming guys, and navigates her feelings to discover true love. It is scheduled to premiere on JTBC on February 28, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40. It will also be available for streaming on HBO Max.

Synopsis

Lee Ui-yeong, who was raised by a mother who pressured her to marry, is a single woman dealing with a ton of stress. With her career progressing steadily, she has begun to feel restless, prompting her to consider settling down. She has started going on blind dates, leading to an unexpected dilemma involving two contrasting men. Song Tae-seop, her first date, is a gentle and dependable individual who openly expresses his intentions for love and marriage, forcing Ui-yeong to confront her fears about commitment. Shin Ji-soo, her second date, initially hides his true identity but wins her over with genuine sincerity and carefree charm. His youth and spontaneity challenge Ui-yeong's preconceived notions about love, stirring feelings she hadn't anticipated. Torn between the comfort of stability and the thrill of passion, Ui-yeong must determine what love means to her and whether she's ready to take a chance on it.

Cast and characters

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Production

Development

Produced under SLL, the rom-com drama is based on the Naver webtoon Efficient Dating for Singles by Tari. It is directed by, who directed Divorce Attorney Shin, and the screenplay is written by Lee Yi-jin.
The script reading took place on May 14, 2025.

Casting

In February 2025, Newsen reported that Han Ji-min received an offer for the series and was positively considering. The next month, Park Sung-hoon was in talks to star. On May 14, Lee Ki-taek was added to the cast. By May 15, 2025, Han, Park, and Lee along with Jung Hye-sung and Kim So-hye were officially confirmed to star.

Filming

began in the first half of 2025, and was concluded on November 13, 2025.

Release

The Practical Guide to Love is scheduled to premiere on JTBC in 2026. In November 2025, the series was under discussion to air as the first JTBC weekend drama of 2026. As stated by Herald Pop, the series would air in January 2026. On December 19, Ize confirmed its premiere date to be on February 28, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday. It will also be available for streaming on HBO Max.