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.
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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