Belonging to the romantic comedy genre, "Love Handbook" tells the story of Lee Ui Young (Han Ji Min) - an employee in the Purchasing department of a large hotel, who decides to pursue love through eye contact. After a long journey, she finds love with Song Tae Seop (Park Sung Hoon) - CEO of an interior company.
The work consists of 12 episodes, just ended with a viewership rating of 5%, according to Nielsen Korea. This achievement is higher than two competitors in the same slot, "Doctor Shin" (rating 1.2%) and "Concrete Dream" (rating 2.8%).
In the final episode, the relationship between Ui Young and Tae Seop advances one step further when both meet each other's families and attend friends' weddings together. The film closes with the moment Tae Seop gives a couple ring instead of a proposal, while Ui Young also expresses her desire to move towards marriage with him.
With a gentle narrative style, not emphasizing drama, "Love Handbook" brings to the audience a close story about young people struggling to balance work, love and family.
Through the character Ui Young, the film sends a message about choices in life. People always hesitate before turning points, because they do not know where today's choice will lead us, do not know which door will open, which door will close. Only when we dare to try, do we understand our direction.
Finally, the film emphasizes: life - as well as marriage - is a journey forward amidst many uncertainties. Not always are happy days, but just having enough courage to face them, everyone can find meaning for themselves.
