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Drama: The Practical Guide to Love (English title) / Efficient Encounter of Single Men and Women (literal title)
Revised romanization: Mihonnamnyeoui Hyoyuljeok Mannam
Hangul: 미혼남녀의 효율적 만남
Director: Lee Jae-Hoon
Writer: Tari (webcomic), Lee Yi-Jin
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 12
Release Date: February 28 - April 5, 2026
Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 22:40
Genre: Romance
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Lee Ui-Yeong (Han Ji-Min) is a woman in her 30's and works as an assistant manager for a purchasing team at a hotel. At her place of work, she is competent and trusted by those around her, including Jung Hyun-Min (Jung Hye-Sung) and Sim Sae-Byeok (Kim So-Hye). Her personal life is not going nearly as well. Because of this, Lee Ui-Yeong decides to pursue artificial encounters and goes on blind dates. She meets 2 men through her blind dates: Song Tae-Seop (Park Sung-Hoon) and Shin Ji-Soo (Lee Ki-Taek). The two men are totally opposites from each other. Song Tae-Seop owns a woodworking studio. He has a soft looking appearance, but he has a strong inner self. He dreams of having a family with a woman who he loves. Shin Ji-Soo seeks freedom rather than being tied down, but he begins to change gradually due to Lee Ui-Yeong.

Notes

"The Practical Guide to Love" takes over JTBC's Saturday & Sunday 22:40 time slot previously occupied by "Surely Tomorrow" and followed by "We Are All Trying Here" on April 18, 2026.
Based on webcomic "Mihonnamnyeoui Hyoyuljeok Mannam” by Tari (published September 30, 2021 - September 29, 2022 via Naver).

Cast



Han Ji-Min	Park Sung-Hoon	Lee Ki-Taek
Lee Ui-Yeong	Song Tae-Seop	Shin Ji-Soo

The Hills Seoul



Jung Hye-Sung	Kim So-Hye	Kim Won-Hae	Lee Mi-Do	Park Jung-Pyo
Jung Hyun-Min	Sim Sae-Byeok	Eun Jung-Suk	Jung Na-Ri	Oh Myung-Woon



Park Ji-Yeon	Shin Jae-Ha	Chae Song-Hwa	Jeon Soo-A	Kim Young-Joon
Park Seo-Bin	Kang Do-Hyun	employee	team leader	department director

Goo Min-Hyuk

Jung-Hoon

Lee Ui-Yeong's Group



Joo Yeon-Woo	Kim Jung-Young	Park Yoon-Hee	Kong Hyun-Ji
Lim Seung-Joon	Park Jung-Im	Lee Tae-Sung (ep.1)	Eun-Mi (ep.3)

Studio Home



Jo Bok-Rae	Lee Hyun-So	Park Se-Young	Han Geon-Hui	Koo Do-Hyeong
Lee Eun-Ho	Jin-Soo	Bo-Yoon	Min Woo-Hyuk	Joon-Hyung

Song Tae-Seop's Group



Oh Min-Ae	Park Chul-Min	Kim Ro-A	Sooyoung
Lee Soon-Joo	Song Yi-Myung	Lee Su-A	Hyun-Ju (ep.2)

Shin Ji-Soo's Group



Moon Jeong-Hee	Choi Won-Young	Park Hee-Soon
Son Jeong-Ah	Shin Ji-Hoon	Lee Yun-Jeong (ep.7)

Shin Ji-Soo's Acting Group



Kang Hee-Man	Kim Tae-Hyang	Jo A-Jin	Lee Jung-Joo	Lee Ja-Yeon
stage actor	stage director	Choi Eun-A (ep.4)	stage actor	staff



Kim Min-Sang	Kang Choon-Sung	Lee Chang-Joo
director	staff	actor (ep.10)

People Around Son Jung-A



Kim Ki-Nam	Ha Seung-Youn
Dong-Hoon	Kim Ji-Young (ep.6)

Airy Coffee & Beer

Song Hoon

Song Cheol

Deukgeun Deukgeun Gym



Min Sung	Im Yu-Ran	Heo Na-Kyung
gym member	gym member (ep.5)	gym member (ep.6)

The Hills Seoul Related People



Gil Hae-Yeon	Kim Jin-Ok	Lee Gab-Sun	Min Kyung-Jin	Heo Jung-Do
producer site owner (ep.1)	producer site employee (ep.1)	CEO Oh Man-Joong (ep.3)	Choi Sang-Woo (ep.9)	Choi Woo-Jun (ep.9-10)



Jung Ki-Sun	Park Jae-Seong
rancher (ep.10)	rancher's son (ep.10)

Lee Ui-Yeong's Blind Dates



Yoon Park	Yuk Jun-Seo	Lee Chang-Ho	Lee Shin-Ki	Ji Yun-Seong
Yoon Bak (ep.3)	Yuk Jun-Seo (ep.3)	Lee Ho-Gwang (ep.3)	Kim Su-On (ep.3)	praying man (ep.3)

Hankuk University Hospital



Kim Sung-Yong	Lee Yoon-Sang	Park Yoo-Mil	Kim Ju-An	Chae Hoon-Byung
doctor (ep.6-7)	hospital director (ep.7)	doctor (ep.9)	doctor (ep.9)	checkup patient (ep.10)

Kim Il-Woo

neurologist (ep.10)

Others



Kim Na-In	Jeong Hae-Ry	Seo Byung-Chul	Jung Jin-Gak	Choi Hyun-Young
fish market seller (ep.1)	Season Plaza receptionist (ep.1)	sawmill worker (ep.2)	acupuncturist (ep.2)	saleswoman (ep.2-3)



Yoo Kyung-Hoon	Jang Eun-Seo	Lee Hwang-Eui	Ban Hye-Young	Park Se-Jun
dog adopter (ep.3)	dog adopter (ep.3)	priest (ep.4)	church member (ep.4)	train conductor (ep.4)



Park Ki-Sun	Jung Hyun-Woo	Son Sung-Chan	Eun Su	Na Ho-Won
security guard (ep.8-9)	car salesman (ep.8)	butcher (ep.9)	Hotel Maris receptionist (ep.10)	restaurant owner (ep.10)

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2026-02-28	1	3.118%	3.379%
2026-03-01	2	3.328%	3.662%
2026-03-07	3	3.798%	4.085%
2026-03-08	4	4.802%	5.500%
2026-03-14	5	3.441%	3.928%
2026-03-15	6	4.507%	4.606%
2026-03-21	7	3.901%	4.429%
2026-03-22	8	4.525%	4.738%
2026-03-28	9	-	-
2026-03-29	10	-	-
2026-04-04	11	-	-
2026-04-05	12	-	-

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

Love guide May 08 2026 1:38 am Ingredients for K drama series: Misunderstandings, greed and ambition, revenge, a thousand circumstances, Love Alcohol and Kopiko....hahaha this one has most if not all...especially the last 3.

Russell Apr 20 2026 10:07 pm This is a good drama to watch when you want to avoid a dark story and just want a simple romance. Han Ji Min is always worthwhile to watch. She's so beautiful in every drama I've seen her in.

Barry Apr 14 2026 9:02 pm What tv show are they watching on tv in episode 12? It looks like Culinary Class Wars because we think we saw Culinary Monster.

Sushi87 Apr 07 2026 3:52 pm It's a chill drama that tells people how nice it is to be in love. Han Ji min is ageless.

Lami Apr 02 2026 6:11 am Spoiler Alert

It started off so promising and fun, but the spark between UI Yeong and Ji Su died pretty instantly, at least for Ui Yeong. It was pretty obvious that she's got her mind set on Tae Sop (god knows why!), and he could do nothing wrong - like even if he threw up on her, she'd adore him. They could have at least given us some hope for Ji Su. Probably the only drama where I really don't care about the main couple anymore. Both of them are just dull and boring. I'd rather watch the side character couples drama.

sf Mar 28 2026 9:44 am Lee Ki-Taek looks like Kim Rae-Won from 24 years ago.

May Mar 23 2026 10:49 pm yooo Park Sung Hoon is so attractive here. I'm actually falling for him omgggg

Nadu Mar 23 2026 9:33 pm Finally found a drama which is so comforting to watch. The casting is super great and I've already fallen in love them. The three main characters are so so good. Thank you for the beautiful drama, Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon and Lee Ki Taek you guys are so talented. God I think I'm having a crush on Shin Ji soo. Much love, this drama is like a breath of fresh air. Realistic and natural !

Billie Page-Johnston Mar 21 2026 8:28 pm It already seems as if she has settled on one guy and the episodes are becoming useless

Steve Mar 21 2026 8:37 am Not crazy about how Han Ji-Min's character relies so heavily on internal dialog (talking to herself) to advance the plot. I know this is not uncommon with Korean dramas, but it seems over used here.

SKW Mar 15 2026 12:33 pm Why is Ji-Su set up to be always disadvantaged?

Chloe Mar 09 2026 5:44 am The actors are actoring! All three leads are just awesome! So sad they didn’t upload all episodes at once! HJM is a cutie pie!

Panseokah Mar 08 2026 4:43 pm Han Ji-min is always superb.

M Mar 08 2026 4:39 am Sung Hoon is back ?? But second lead caught me off guard ??

... Mar 07 2026 8:39 am This drama has a love triangle but based on the premise the drama is based on love triangle. Which is better than Our Universe that forcefully put this trope without any warning.

Breakfast at Tiffany Mar 01 2026 8:04 pm I really liked the first two episodes. Seems promising ?

Cute i pie Feb 27 2026 9:41 am Can't wait, it's tomorrow, the teaser looks fun,

Clarita Feb 22 2026 9:11 am The premise of the story sounds very funny, I've seen the teaser and it's quite entertaining. I will watch it while waiting for Sung Hoon to return.

Lyn Feb 20 2026 4:25 am Sung Hoon's acting skills can never be replaced by anyone. Honestly, I really miss him. And I am very happy to find this drama and in another week I can watch it again.

Christy Feb 20 2026 4:22 am Can't wait, from the teaser alone it looks really fun. And yes, it's really different to see Park Sung Hoon, who usually appears as a bad boy, wearing glasses.

Lisa Feb 14 2026 1:09 pm I can't believe she's 44

Ash Jan 17 2026 7:08 pm Looking fw to this drama Park Sung-Hoon is back... was missing him and found this drama. One of the best actors. Even if he acts as a villain, it's hard to hate him.

Roses Jan 10 2026 1:35 pm I'm really looking forward to this drama.....I really miss Park Sung Hoon

Annie Jan 10 2026 1:31 pm Park Sung Hoon is the reason I look forward to this drama. Actor Park Sung really deserves to be the male lead with his excellent acting so far. I hope he will be the male lead in the future, he deserves it with his acting quality.

Annie Jan 10 2026 1:30 pm Park Sung Hoon is the reason I look forward to this drama. Actor Park Sung really deserves to be the male lead with his excellent acting so far. Aku berharap dia akan menjadi pemeran utama untuk seterusnya. Dan saya akan menonton dramanya selalu di masa yang akan datang.

Lia Jan 10 2026 1:26 pm Can't wait for this drama. By the way Asian Wiki please fix this, this drama airs on Jtbc not tvN.

songmi247 May 15 2025 3:09 am Hmm...

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Difference between revisions of "The Practical Guide to Love"

Revision as of 16:56, 30 March 2026

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User Rating

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

The Hills Seoul

Lee Ui-Yeong's Group

Studio Home

Song Tae-Seop's Group

Shin Ji-Soo's Group

Shin Ji-Soo's Acting Group

People Around Son Jung-A

Airy Coffee & Beer

Deukgeun Deukgeun Gym

The Hills Seoul Related People

Lee Ui-Yeong's Blind Dates

Hankuk University Hospital

Others

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Comments

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