JTBC’s upcoming drama The Practical Guide to Love has released new stills featuring Han Ji Min, offering a glimpse into a story that explores love from an adult, realistic perspective. The series centers on a woman who, despite being accomplished in her career, finds herself clumsy and uncertain when it comes to romance.
Han Ji Min stars as Lee Ui Young, a senior staff member on the Purchasing Team at The Hills Hotel. At work, Lee Ui Young is known as a dependable “ace”—highly competent, meticulous, and steady in her judgment. She is respected by her juniors and often seen as the ideal example of a well-rounded adult who seems to have everything in order.
Love, however, is a different matter. Even after turning 30, Lee Ui Young has never experienced what she would call a proper relationship. Having long believed in the idea of meeting someone naturally, she eventually lets go of that expectation and decides to enter the world of blind dates, asking those around her to set her up.
One of the newly released stills highlights a message thread arranging her blind date. The exchange of age, occupation, and even photos realistically captures the slightly awkward yet practical process many adults go through when seeking a partner. As the matchmaker describes her as “pretty with a good personality,” Lee Ui Young’s gentle smile and composed presence in the photo convey a quiet charm that feels both relatable and sincere.
While Lee Ui Young has always been confident in making the right decisions at work, her hesitation in matters of the heart raises curiosity about the choices she will make through these blind dates. As she encounters two men with very different personalities, the drama follows her journey toward understanding what love truly means to her.
The Practical Guide to Love is set to premiere on February 28 at 10:40 p.m. KST, and its grounded approach to adult romance is already drawing attention ahead of its broadcast.
