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As its broadcast approaches, « The Practical Guide to Love »continues to unveil its secondary characters, and now it's the turn of Lee Ki-taek to attract attention with new images of his role. The actor plays Shin Ji-soo, a man who has made a clear choice: to live freely, far from the compromises imposed by fame.
The drama follows Lee Ui-young (Han Ji-min), a woman who decides to get serious about blind dates in order to understand what it really means to love. Between two men with opposite personalities, her heart hesitates... and Shin Ji-soo could well upset her certainties.
An artist who refuses success at the cost of his freedom
Shin Ji-soo is a stage actor with an atypical background. On stage during performance periods, he works odd jobs the rest of the time, fully embracing a simple, independent lifestyle. Despite his natural charisma and the casting offers that recognize his potential, he systematically refuses roles that might take him away from the freedom he cherishes more than anything else.
This choice of lifestyle, far from being a renunciation, profoundly defines his identity: that of a flexible, sincere man who prefers the present moment to constraining social recognition. The images unveiled highlight this singular aura, between curious glances in a café and a relaxed attitude, revealing a character far more complex than he appears.
When love upsets convictions
Everything changes when Shin Ji-soo meets Lee Ui-young on a blind date. He, who has never let anyone question his principles, finds himself confronted with unexpected emotions. This sudden attraction upsets his equilibrium and raises a central question: how far can you go to remain true to yourself when feelings come into play?
Through this character, The Practical Guide to Love explores another facet of romantic choice: the conflict between the desire for freedom and emotional commitment. An intimate dilemma that promises to add further depth to the drama's sentimental triangle.
The Practical Guide to Love will be broadcast from February 28 at 10:40pm (KST) on JTBC.
