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Efficient Dating for Singles
Upcoming South Korean television series From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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
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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]
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External links
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