JTBC’s upcoming rom-com The Practical Guide to Love unveils stunning new posters showcasing Han Ji-min’s impossible choice between Park Sung-hoon’s steady gentleman and Lee Ki-taek’s free-spirited charmer. Adapted from Tari’s hit webtoon Efficient Dating for Singles, this February 28 premiere promises old-school K-drama romance with a fresh modern twist.
Han Ji-Min Drama Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date | February 28, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Air Time | 10:40 PM KST on JTBC |
| Episodes | TBD (Saturday-Sunday schedule) |
| Streaming | Viki, HBO Max, TVING |
| Based On | Webtoon by Tari (Naver, 2021-2022) |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy, Slice-of-Life |
Three Hearts, One Calendar: Love Gets Scheduled
The newly released calendar poster captures protagonist Lee Ui-young (Han Ji-min) sipping a refreshing drink, eyes sparkling with anticipation as she maps out her “dating challenge plan.” The tagline reads: “A thrilling schedule has appeared in a life spent going back and forth between home and the office.”
As a successful hotel purchasing team representative whose career thrives while her love life stalls, Ui-young decides to take control through systematic blind dating—only to discover love refuses to follow spreadsheets and efficiency metrics.
Meet Your Potential Soulmates
Song Tae-seob (Park Sung-hoon): The Safe Bet Park Sung-hoon trades his signature intense roles (The Glory, Queen of Tears) for a softer portrayal—a woodworking studio owner with polished manners and unwavering romantic commitment. Standing beside Ui-young in neat attire, he radiates composure and steady confidence, completing “picture-perfect couple chemistry” according to production teasers. His greatest strength? Absolute certainty about wanting marriage and family from day one.
Shin Ji-soo (Lee Ki-taek): The Wild Card Lee Ki-taek brings youthful energy as the free-spirited Ji-soo who enters Ui-young’s life under false pretenses but wins her over with unfiltered sincerity. The poster shows Ui-young playfully holding his cheeks, both faces radiating unguarded joy—a stark contrast to the reserved elegance she shares with Tae-seob. Ji-soo’s dopamine-inducing spontaneity challenges everything Ui-young believes about “practical” love.
The Dilemma That Launched a Thousand Posters
The main poster asks the central question haunting Ui-young: “A man like a variable, a man like the right answer—who is my man?” Her contemplative expression, chin resting on hand, perfectly captures the heart-fluttering excitement mixed with genuine hesitation of choosing between security and passion.
Director Lee Jae-hoon and screenwriter Lee Yi-jin crafted this narrative specifically to explore what “true love” means when faced with two equally compelling but opposite options. The drama resurrects the classic K-drama love triangle framework that launched Hallyu’s global popularity—but through a modern lens examining efficiency culture’s impact on romance.
Why Fans Are Excited
Han Ji-min’s return to rom-coms: After critically acclaimed dramas like Our Blues and Designated Survivor: 60 Days, fans eagerly await her comedic chemistry with not one but two leading men.
Park Sung-hoon’s genre shift: Known for villainous or tormented characters, this marks his first full romantic lead—proving his versatility beyond intense melodrama.
Webtoon pedigree: Tari’s original webtoon resonated with Korean millennials navigating dating exhaustion, making the adaptation highly anticipated among younger demographics.
The supporting cast includes Jung Hye-sung (The Glory) as Jung Hyun-min and Kim So-hye (I.O.I, Snowdrop) as Shim Sae-byeok, adding friendship dynamics to balance the central romance.
Where to Watch
The Practical Guide to Love premieres February 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM KST on JTBC, replacing Surely Tomorrow in the weekend drama slot. International viewers can stream on Viki with subtitles, or catch it on HBO Max and TVING. Episodes air every Saturday and Sunday through April 5, 2026.
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FAQs
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When does The Practical Guide to Love premiere?
The JTBC drama premieres February 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM KST, airing every Saturday and Sunday, with international streaming on Viki, HBO Max, and TVING.
