Actors Han Ji-min, Park Sung-hoon, and Lee Ki-taek have unveiled pivotal scenes from 'Efficient Meeting of Singles'.
JTBC's weekend drama 'Efficient Meeting of Singles' (written by Lee I-jin, directed by Lee Jae-hoon, produced by SLL) offers viewers a delightful experience through the diverse personalities and dating styles of Lee Yi-young (played by Han Ji-min), Song Tae-seop (played by Park Sung-hoon), and Shin Ji-soo (played by Lee Ki-taek), who meet through blind dates. The show also resonates with audiences by portraying the honest and unfiltered emotions of characters standing before love.
As the story of Lee Yi-young, Song Tae-seop, and Shin Ji-soo approaches its conclusion, the actors Han Ji-min, Park Sung-hoon, and Lee Ki-taek, who portray these characters, have highlighted the most memorable moments, sparking curiosity.
Han Ji-min, who plays Lee Yi-young, a character who experiences her first blind date and navigates through a chaotic time between the contrasting charms of Song Tae-seop and Shin Ji-soo, chose the narration of Lee Yi-young's character throughout the series as the most impactful element. She explained that this narration naturally conveyed Lee Yi-young's inner thoughts.
"Rather than a specific line or scene, each piece of narration revealing Lee Yi-young's inner thoughts resonated with me," she said. "From the process before starting the blind date to the moment the journey concludes, the realistic narration about love continues. I believe it became a relatable point for many viewers."
Park Sung-hoon, who portrayed Song Tae-seop, the first blind date partner who showed a cautious and responsible approach to love, recalled the line, "Do you agree to meet with me on the premise of marriage?" from his first meeting with Lee Yi-young.
Song Tae-seop, who fell for Lee Yi-young at first sight, startled her with this statement during their blind date. "It was a scene where he suddenly asked about marriage to Lee Yi-young, whom he hadn't known for long, creating an unexpected and awkward situation," he added. "This line best revealed Song Tae-seop's personality and tendency to prioritize efficiency over the mood of the relationship."
Lee Ki-taek, who delicately portrayed Shin Ji-soo's transformation after meeting Lee Yi-young, despite having pushed away love due to a complicated family background, said, "Many episodes involving Lee Yi-young come to mind," adding, "Among them, the columbarium scene in episode 7, where Shin Ji-soo decides to confess to Lee Yi-young, is the most memorable."
He continued, "Through the scene where Shin Ji-soo, who always seemed bright, misses his late mother, his inner loneliness and the innocence of his childhood, when he was loved, were well depicted. I was glad to showcase the deep narrative of the character Shin Ji-soo," expressing his deep affection for the character.
Thus, the three actors have chosen the inner narration of the dating novice Lee Yi-young, the bold statement of Song Tae-seop, and the transformation of Shin Ji-soo as iconic scenes and lines, prompting reflection on the choices and emotions faced by the characters in the drama. As a result, the final pages of 'Efficient Meeting of Singles', completed by the passionate performances of the actors, are eagerly anticipated.
JTBC's weekend drama 'Efficient Meeting of Singles', based on the Naver webtoon 'Efficient Meeting of Singles' by author Tari, will air its 11th and final episodes on April 4th (Saturday) at 10:40 PM and April 5th (Sunday) at 10:30 PM, respectively, and will also be exclusively available on the OTT platform TVING.
Kim Se-ah, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr