i dont know why the ratings so low. there are flaws but what do i know about making and writing dramas. the most important thing is this entertained me. made me laugh and sad at times. and i thank everyone who created this. its been awhile since i enjoyed a kdrama.
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Delivers on every front
It's been a while since I've watched such a satisfying storyline! I had minimal expectations going in; it was on my radar because of FL (loved Love Scout), and I became intrigued after seeing who the ML was. I didn't expect to enjoy the story so much, and it was so delightful to like every new character we were introduced to. The story is straightforward--no frustrating love triangles, and no unnecessary drama. While the ML frustrated me at times, and the pace lagged towards the end, overall it delivers on what it promises. It's sweet, not overly sentimental, and a good binge.I like that ML picked his project. After The Glory and Squid Game, I think this one was a fresh breath of air. And as for Han Jimin...queen of romcom, am I right????
Edit: after reading some of the other reviews, I feel compelled to add that this drama is exactly what it says on the tin: a practical guide to love. I think most people missed the point of the blind dates and of FL meeting two (or more) guys and were looking for some societal-expectations-defying romance. This is not it. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that this drama romanticises the reality of trying to find your person/family when you're older; that's the point of it. It shows the pragmatism of "choosing" love for a single woman in her mid/late 30s (in Asia) . While it doesn't go into depth to deal with those elements, they are acknowledged, and I think they are a big part in understanding why the story plays out the way it does. I agree that the FL is egregiously immature at times, however--it's hard to take her seriously as the age she's playing. But I think overall it's a sweet story, and shouldn't be so easily dismissed.
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Filial. Agape. Eros.
There are many kinds of love in this world, and no two are ever the same.The guy I wanted for UI Yeong in The Practical Guide for Love didn’t end up with her, but it didn’t feel like a loss at all. JiSu found the kind of love he truly deserved through her—whether in his career or his family. And Tae Seop ended up with a man who, from the very beginning, was certain he wanted a life with her.
I believe in dating with the intention of marriage, and I also see friendship as its own form of love. That’s why the setup of the main characters really appealed to me.
That said, the drama isn’t perfect. It has its flaws, just as it has its own kind of beauty.
The first few episodes felt more like introductions to the lead characters. It was a bit slow, though I managed to stay with it because I genuinely adore the three of them. I was close to dropping it, but the second half picked up the pace and kept me hooked. I especially loved how the main characters were interconnected with the supporting ones—it helped me grasp the message of the story more clearly. That’s how I came to understand what the drama was really about. And I loved it. Friendship, family, colleagues, and romance—all four kinds of love were explored in one story, each with heartwarming conclusions.
It may not be perfect, though, because one of my pet peeves showed up again. The side couple had a bit too much flirting for my taste, so I ended up fast-forwarding through some of their scenes. Still, it didn’t take away much, because the drama as a whole captured the different ways love can be expressed. I also fell in love with the polaroids shown during the credits.
Overall, I’m in love with this drama.
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I Wanted To Like This....Sadly I Did Not!!!
***First off, this is just my personal opinion. If you love the drama, I'm happy it touched you in a way it didn't for me.***I went into this thinking the casting line-up is pretty good, so the drama will be fantastic. I just recently watched Han Ji-Min in Love Scout and liked the drama. However, I must say The Practical Guide To Love was a huge let down.
Where to begin?
First, the FL has the capacity of an elementary student when it comes to navigating love in the adult dating pool. I also found her rather selfish and inconsiderate when it came to the two male leads. I mean, who strings two guys along for that long and doesn't realize if they have a connection yet. Yet, she is blatantly kissing one and not the other. If this was real world logic both guys would have left early on in the game, not waiting patiently for her to pick and choose at her own will when she is ready as they obviously know about each other.
Secondly, I liked Han Ji-Min in Love Scout because the role seemed to suit her very well as being a somber boss that needs love and care in her life. However, I feel like that same somber acting carried over into this drama and just made her boring. I don't find her character alluring enough to draw in two guys of this caliber at all. In my mind I kept thinking that if Jung So Min or Chae Soo Bin would have taken the role it would have been so much better. A more versatile and personality- drawing character would have made this role stand out.
Lastly, let's talk about the romance. It was so lack luster to me. When they had their first kiss, it was just as bland as the FL's character. I sensed no passion or chemistry at all. TBH....she had more chemistry with SML and it probably would have ignited some passion into the story if they would have chose that direction instead.
So, my final thoughts: This drama taught me to always choose the boring, safe relationship and to not act on attraction or feelings. Because apparently you can't find a guy that gives you both in life.
Wrong!!!!! There is no reason why a person can't find a stable relationship with someone while they also give them butterflies. LOL!
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Passion versus Stability - what's a girl to choose?
The Practical Guide to Love – First ImpressionsThe Practical Guide to Love opens with a familiar but still compelling premise: a woman in her thirties decides it’s time to step back into the dating world. Beneath that simple setup sits a very contemporary anxiety — the sense that the window for love may be narrowing, and that time suddenly matters in ways it didn’t before.
Our heroine enters the singles scene through blind dates, where the drama quickly begins to explore its central question: stability or passion — which makes the better foundation for a life?
Her first blind date initially shows promise. The man is sincere and clearly serious about relationships. In fact, perhaps *too* serious. His openness about wanting marriage and long-term commitment should, in theory, be reassuring. Yet mentioning marriage on a first date lands awkwardly. It reveals a tension many daters know well: honesty about intentions is admirable, but relationships still need space to unfold naturally. By jumping too quickly to the end goal, he unintentionally unsettles the rhythm of the encounter.
He also commits another quiet but realistic dating misstep — he fails to follow up promptly afterward. Despite seeming genuinely interested, his slow response leaves the heroine uncertain about where she stands. Anyone who has navigated modern dating will recognize this moment: uncertainty grows quickly when communication stalls.
There is also a small but refreshingly honest scene when the heroine discovers he drives a luxury car. Her perception of him softens slightly. It’s handled with humor and subtlety — a wink to the uncomfortable truth that financial stability does play a role in adult dating. For women in their thirties especially, practical considerations about future life often enter the equation whether we like to admit it or not. The drama acknowledges this without moralizing, which feels realistic and surprisingly mature.
But just as that first date begins to falter, a second appears. This time she believes she’s meeting someone wealthy and socially impressive. Instead, the man who arrives is not the one she expected at all. A last-minute substitution introduces a younger and far less affluent man — but one who immediately disrupts the emotional atmosphere. He teases her, challenges her, and uses light flirtatious touches that quickly send her heart racing.
And with that, the drama lays out its central dilemma.
Do you choose the person who offers stability, warmth, and security?
Or the one who awakens excitement, youth, and passion?
Romantic dramas tend to resolve this tension in one of two moral directions. In one version, choosing passion is framed as choosing life itself — the courage to follow the heart even when it’s risky. In the other, the story rewards devotion and steadiness, suggesting that the person who consistently shows up is the one who ultimately deserves love.
Only two episodes in, The Practical Guide to Love has positioned itself squarely between these two philosophies. The question now isn’t simply who the heroine will choose — it’s which vision of love the story ultimately believes in.
Although I'm not a huge fan of love triangles, I'm a huge fan of these actors. Everything about this drama is light and easy to digest - and the plot and direction keep things bumping along nicely. Passion or stability? Doesn't matter. At the end of the day, Love is the winner.
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30 year old woman who acts like a 10 year old child
The korean dramas has dropped so much in their value, script, originality, cinematography etc... old dramas are better, mesmerizing. In the last 2 years maybe 10% of them where worthy to watch. Instead of growing, they became superficial.Cant take anymore the same script, the same story, no creativity ,with zero originality or good humor and mature people on their 30 or 35 years acting like kids, with zero emotional maturity ... is so boring, superficial, not attractive, disgusting.
Men in love with a woman who dresses like an old woman but acts like a child. I don't see chemistry, sex appeal, I don't see intelligence... nothing magnetic.
In the second date, i really enjoyed how the man treated her. She deserved that. I dont say you cant date more that one man at the begining but her behavior is absolutely disgusting.
What is happening?!?! How the actors in their 43, 41 ir 31 choose to act such childishly dumb characters. For me is lack of self-esteem.
Is a huge no recomandation this one.
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Happy to watch this one
I don't understand this low rating. I really enjoyed this drama! Super interesting to watch! Romantic, mature, realistic! A true story! I was happy to watch it! Next ep is better than last one.Não entendi essa baixa avaliação. Eu gostei muito desse drama! Super interessante de assistir! Romântico, maduro, real! Uma história de vida! Fiquei feliz por assistir! 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
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Ridiculous
Am I missing something? Have Korean dramas really become this bad? I can't think of a single one in the last couple of years that I could even finish. And this one, I could barely start.I read the reviews but was feeling generous, so I started watching. Not 5 minutes in, I was already skipping through.
The FL is even more of a one dimensional character than usual. And I feel nothing for the character. If I see one more 30 year old with the emotional IQ of a toddler I'll swear off k dramas forever. Older characters can be so interesting if done right, but this production doesn't even try.
Back to C dramas. At least there's more variety.
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prévisible
Titre : Un triangle amoureux prometteur mais une fin décevanteA Practical Guide to Love démarre sur les chapeaux de roues avec un triangle amoureux prenant et bien équilibré. On s’attache vite aux personnages, mais tout s'effondre après l'épisode 9. Résoudre la romance si tôt a mis le second lead (Uk) totalement de côté, ce qui est un vrai gâchis. Son histoire personnelle avec sa mère artiste était bien plus intéressante que le drame familial ennuyeux avec les parents de l'héroïne à l'épisode 11. On nous a "vendu du rêve" avec une rivalité au début, pour finir sur du remplissage prévisible. Très bon début, mais la fin traîne vraiment en longueur. C'est dommage car le potentiel était là, mais le scénario a choisi la facilité sur le dernier acte.
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Bom pra quem quer algo leve
Achei no geral, uma série bem fofinha. No começo, eu senti que tavam forçando beeem o triângulo amoroso mas depois tiraram a mão e todos os personagens ficaram de boa entre si, e eu AMEI isso. Teve momentos que me tiraram boas risadas, principalmente da segunda metade dos episodios pro fim. Eu diria que no geral, a unica coisa que realmente me incomodou foi o Park Sunghoon fazendo romance, mas deve ser só porque eu tô mais acostumada com ele fazendo papeis mais puxados pra ação ou papeis de vilão. No geral, se você quer assistir algo mais leve, eu recomendaria essa!Was this review helpful to you?
7/10 I Enjoyed But …..
7 /10 I enjoyed butK-dramas often fail to deliver in the end. They usually have great stories and acting, but the endings can be underwhelming. Did I watch 12 episodes just to see a random wedding at the end? Definitely not. Why not have the protagonists get married, or at least skip to after the wedding?
It's the same story for me every time I watch a K-drama.! enjoy the plot, acting, cinematography, and music, and I'm often moved by what happens. But in the end, I'm left disappointed by the lack of substance or closure.
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non mais whaaaat ?
c’est donc ça le marché de la viande ? un nana qui multiplie les rendez vous et qui fait finalement une double tte avant d’établir son choix ? bon ok , à la rigueur, mais encore une fois c’est s’attarder sur des personnages qu’on finit par apprécier, parce que le second ML edt finalement attachant avec cette histoire avec sa belle mere, et je pense qu’on aurait pu aller plus loin dans cette histoire, parce que sérieux l’histoire des parents de la FL ne sert ABSILUMENT à rien … quand tu as deja la maladie de la mere.big up oar contre au second couple, les 2 sont terriblement attachants et cool …
je suis extrêmement fan de cette actrice, mais la C’edt moyen … pas une perte de temps parce que ça fait le Job, mais c’est quand même tres moyen
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