The movie "The practical guide to love" (Vietnamese title: 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.
When meeting two men, Song Tae Seob (Park Sung Hoon) and Shin Ji Soo (Lee Ki Taek) with different attractions, she faces difficult choices.
The movie aired last weekend with viewership ratings of 3.1% and 3.3% respectively in the first 2 episodes, according to Nielsen Korea. This number is considered a promising start for a comedy - romantic genre work.
Although the film's motif is not new, the way the female lead character is built is considered quite interesting - as a senior employee in the Purchasing department at The Hills Seoul Hotel.
Although she is a reliable "expert" in the company, known for her meticulous work skills and ability to turn things around, Ui Young is also stuck in dating. Watching the movie, many people realize that they have similarities with Ui Young.
Previously, Han Ji Min said she was attracted to the film script because it portrayed the real stories and concerns about love that people often see around her, especially among people of marriageable age.
“Lee Ui Young is like a normal person that everyone can think of among acquaintances. Personally, I also thought of one or two friends like her.
Focusing only on work and then seriously thinking about getting married one day is a natural process in life that many people experience.
Ui Young is not a flashy or extraordinary character but like a friend who is always by your side, which makes her even more attractive.
Also according to the actress, the character she plays has many wonderful qualities, but the most outstanding is honesty. Whether working, communicating with friends, meeting lovers or struggling with love, she never loses that honesty.
On the film set, she tries to highlight this personality. Thanks to carefully studying the character, Han Ji Min's performance in the movie "Love Handbook" is highly appreciated.
At the age of 44, the actress still plays the role in the image of a young, energetic female employee over 30. Han Ji Min's performance makes her character realistic and easy to create empathy with viewers.
Besides, the interaction of the female star with 2 younger co-stars Park Sung Hoon and Lee Ki Taek also scored points for their harmony and beautiful couple. Unlike the calmness and maturity of the character played by Park Sung Hoon, the youthful energy of the character played by Lee Ki Taek created many unexpected emotions.
