'The Practical Guide to Love' Who is the Sub Male Lead? Lee Ki-taek Becomes a Hot Topic as the 'Younger Man' Pursuing Han Ji-min

Actor Lee Ki-taek is heating up the home theater as he signals the birth of the 'outstanding supporting male lead' in JTBC's weekend drama 〈The Practical Guide to Love〉. In the drama, Lee Ki-taek, who plays the character Shin Ji-soo, is causing a strong 'fan' reaction among viewers with his fearless approach and sincere attitude.

Recently, online communities and social media have seen a strong response to the character Shin Ji-soo (Lee Ki-taek). Comments like "I can't get out of Shin Ji-soo's charm" and "The tension between Ji-soo and Ui-young is insane" are pouring in, reflecting Lee Ki-taek's charm. To prove this popularity, the sixth episode aired on the 15th recorded a peak rating of 5.1% in the metropolitan area, and it continues to rank high on global OTT platforms such as Tving, Disney+, HBO Max, and Rakuten Viki.

Lee Ki-taek portrays the younger man Shin Ji-soo, who bravely moves towards love, adding depth to the drama's immersion. In particular, he delivers excitement with his flirtatious advances toward the guarded Ui-young (Han Ji-min) and showcases his dependable character by being by her side whenever she is in danger, emitting a contrasting charm.

Additionally, his cute jealousy displayed while keeping an eye on his rival Tae-seob (Park Sung-hoon) has been detailed, breathing life into the character. With his free emotions and flexible energy, Lee Ki-taek firmly leads one side of the romance, and viewers are watching closely to see how he will further shake their hearts with his future activities.

JTBC 〈The Practical Guide to Love〉, showcasing the strength of 'K-Romcom' with an emotional spectrum that fluctuates between reality and excitement, airs every Saturday night at 10:40 PM and Sunday night at 10:30 PM.