Post-drama emptiness is very real, and if you’ve just finished The Practical Guide to Love, you know exactly what that hollow feeling feels like. The good news? Han Ji Min, Park Sung Hoon, and Lee Ki Taek have all been in some absolute gems — and this list is your official recovery plan.
The Practical Guide to Love Guide: All 8 K-Dramas at a Glance
| Drama | Cast Connection | Genre | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rooftop Prince | Han Ji Min | Time-travel rom-com | Murder mystery + swoony romance |
| Familiar Wife | Han Ji Min | Fantasy romance | What if you could rewrite your marriage? |
| Behind Your Touch | Han Ji Min | Fantasy thriller rom-com | Psychic vet + serial killer case |
| Love Scout | Han Ji Min, Lee Jun Hyuk | Contemporary romance | CEO x secretary, refreshingly done right |
| Squid Game 2 | Park Sung Hoon | Survival thriller | Global phenomenon; Park’s career-defining role |
| The Glory | Park Sung Hoon | Revenge thriller | The ultimate villain arc |
| Bon Appetit | Lee Ki Taek | BL romance | Sweet, warm, and romance-heavy |
| Namib | Lee Ki Taek | Music industry drama | Ambition, failure, and emotional comeback |
The K-Dramas, Briefly Explained
Rooftop Prince — Crown Prince Yi Gak time-travels 300 years into the future with his three loyal retainers, landing on a rooftop in the 21st century. Believing Park Ha’s sister is the reincarnation of his murdered wife, he assumes the identity of a missing heir — and while investigating, falls for Park Ha herself. It’s a murder mystery wrapped in a romantic comedy that Han Ji Min makes completely irresistible.
Familiar Wife — Cha Joo Hyuk is stuck in an unhappy marriage and gets the chance to travel back in time and marry his first love instead. But contrary to his expectations, he isn’t satisfied — and begins to wonder if he can ever reclaim his original life. Han Ji Min’s portrayal of the quietly exhausted wife is the drama’s emotional core.
Behind Your Touch — A veterinarian in a quiet town can see glimpses of the past or future through touch. She teams up with a detective stuck in a dead-end posting to solve an active serial killer case. This is the drama to watch for Han Ji Min’s full comedic range.
Love Scout — A successful CEO at a headhunting firm and her diligent single-father secretary navigate an unexpected romance — cleverly flipping the usual CEO-secretary trope by making the secretary a man. One of 2025’s most talked-about dramas, and completely earned its buzz.
Squid Game 2 — Park Sung Hoon plays Cho Hyeon Ju, a transgender woman who enters the deadly games to finance her gender transition. While Park has been in the industry for over a decade, this role gave him global recognition — and he brought audiences to tears with his performance.
The Glory — Park Sung Hoon plays Jeon Jae Jun — one of the bullies at the centre of Moon Dong Eun’s meticulously planned revenge. His character is the complete opposite of his warm role in The Practical Guide to Love, and it brilliantly showcases his acting range. soompi
Bon Appetit — A lonely office worker’s quiet life shifts when an old college acquaintance unexpectedly reappears with a housewarming gift. What begins awkwardly slowly becomes something warmer, built on shared meals and small, honest moments. If you wanted more romance from Lee Ki Taek, this one delivers.
Namib — A fallen music producer whose career was destroyed by scandal crosses paths with a repeatedly overlooked trainee. The two form an unlikely partnership pursuing a second chance, confronting regrets, industry pressure, and the emotional cost of chasing fame. Lee Ki Taek’s grounded performance as a pressured ex-trainee is a quiet standout.
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