Efficient Dating for Singles
| Efficient Dating for Singles | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 미혼남녀의 효율적 만남 |
| RR | Mihonnamnyeoui hyoyuljeok mannam |
| MR | Mihonnamnyŏŭi hyoyuljŏk mannam |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Based on | Efficient Dating for Singles by Tari |
| Written by | Lee Yi-jin |
| Directed by | Lee Jae-hoon |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Production company | SLL |
| Original release | |
| Network | JTBC |
Efficient Dating for Singles (Korean: 미혼남녀의 효율적 만남) is an upcoming South Korean television series written by Lee Yi-jin, directed by Lee Jae-hoon, and starring Han Ji-min, Park Sung-hoon, Lee Ki-taek, Jung Hye-sung, and Kim So-hye. Based on the Naver Webtoon of the same title by Tari, the series follows a woman who goes on a blind date, meets two charming guys, and navigates her feelings to discover true love. It is scheduled to premiere on JTBC on February 28, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday.
Synopsis
Lee Eui-young, who was raised by a mother who pressured her to marry, is a single woman dealing with a ton of stress. As her work life has stabilized, she's feeling a bit restless and wondering if it's time to settle down. As a result, she's started going on blind dates and has met two charming guys. As she navigates her feelings, she's on a journey to discover true love.
Cast and characters
Main
- Han Ji-min as Lee Eui-young[1]
- A purchasing team manager at The Hills Hotel. She's a high-achiever with a solid reputation among colleagues but her love life's been going nowhere, leaving her feeling a bit unfulfilled.
- Park Sung-hoon as Song Tae-seop[1]
- Eui-young's blind date partner.
- Lee Ki-taek as Shin Ji-soo[1]
- A man who steps in for his friend on a blind date with Eui-young, unwittingly walking into a life-changing encounter.
- Jung Hye-sung as Jung Hyun-min[1]
- A purchasing team employee at The Hills Hotel.
- Kim So-hye as Shim Sae-byeok[1]
- The youngest member of the purchasing team.
Supporting
Production
Development
Produced under SLL, the rom-com drama is based on the Naver Webtoon of the same title by Tari. It is directed by Lee Jae-hoon, who directed Divorce Attorney Shin (2023), and the screenplay is written by Lee Yi-jin.[1]
The script reading took place on May 14, 2025.[4]
Casting
In February 2025, Newsen reported that Han Ji-min received an offer for the series and was positively considering.[5] The next month, Park Sung-hoon was in talks to star.[6] On May 14, Lee Ki-taek was added to the cast.[4] The next day, Han, Park, Lee, Jung Hye-sung, and Kim So-hye were officially confirmed to star.[1] In July, Shin Jae-ha was cast to appear.[2] In October, Moon Jeong-hee reportedly joined the cast.[3]
Filming
Principal photography began in the first half of 2025, and was concluded on November 13, 2025.[7][8][9]
Release
Efficient Dating for Singles is scheduled to premiere on JTBC in 2026.[1] In November 2025, the series was under discussion to air as the first JTBC weekend drama of 2026. As stated by Herald Pop, the series would air in January 2026.[10][9] On December 19, Ize confirmed it will premiere on February 28, 2026, and air every Saturday and Sunday.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Lee, Su-jin (May 15, 2025). 한지민·박성훈, '미혼남녀의 효율적 만남' 캐스팅 [공식] [Official: Han Ji-min and Park Sung-hoon cast in 'Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women']. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Jang, Jin-ri (July 10, 2025). [단독]신재하, '미혼남녀의 효율적 만남' 출격...한지민과 '믿보배' 만남 [Exclusive: Shin Jae-ha to appear on 'Efficient Meetings for Single Men and Women'... meets Han Ji-min]. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Jang, Jin-ri (October 15, 2025). [단독]신재하, '미혼남녀의 효율적 만남' 출격...한지민과 '믿보배' 만남 [Exclusive: Moon Jeong-hee joins 'Convenience Store Restaurant' and :Efficient Meeting for Singles', working hard across variety shows and dramas]. IZE (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Kim, Ye-eun (May 14, 2025). [단독] 이기택, '미혼남녀' 합류...한지민·박성훈과 오늘(14일) 대본리딩 [Exclusive: Lee Ki-taek joins 'Single Man and Women'... Script reading with Han Ji-min and Park Sung-hoon on May 14th]. Xports News (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Ha, Ji-won (February 14, 2025). 한지민 사랑할 결심 '미혼남녀의 효율적 만남' 출연 긍정 검토 [공식입장] [Official Statement: Han Ji-min positively considering appearance on 'Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Kang, Hyo-jin (March 26, 2025). [단독]박성훈, 한지민 손 잡고 로맨스로 복귀...'미혼남녀의 효율적 만남' 주연 [Exclusive: Park Sung-hoon returns to romance with Han Ji-min, starring in 'Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women']. SPOTV (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-ri (February 14, 2025). [단독] '나완비'로 또 날아오른 한지민, 로코로 돌아온다 [Exclusive: Han Ji-min, who soared again with "Na Wan-bi," returns with a romantic comedy]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Yoo, Jeong-min (November 13, 2025). "굿바이, 이의영!"...한지민, '미혼남녀의 효율적 만남' 촬영 종료 인증 ["Goodbye, Lee Eui-young!"...Han Ji-min confirms completion of filming for 'Efficient Meeting of Single Men and Women']. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ a b Yoo, Jeong-min (November 14, 2025). [단독]한지민, '미혼남녀의 효율적 만남' 스태프 120명에 사비로 운동화 선물..3천만원 상당 [Exclusive: Han Ji-min donates sneakers worth 30 million won to 120 staff members of 'Efficient Meetings for Single Men and Women']. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Kyung-ho (November 7, 2025). [단독] 'AV 표지 업로드 논란' 박성훈 주연 '미혼남녀'...2026년 JTBC 토일극 첫 주자 논의中 [Exclusive: Park Sung-hoon's sparks controversy over AV cover upload... JTBC's first weekend drama in 2026 'Efficient Meetings for Single Men and Women' under discussion.]. IZE (in Korean). Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Kyung-ho (December 19, 2025). [단독] 한지민 주연 '미혼남녀', JTBC 토일극 편성...내년 2월 28일 첫방 [Exclusive: Han Ji-min's 'Single Man and Woman' to premiere on JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama series on February 28th]. Ize (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025.