Love Scout (Korean: 나의 완벽한 비서) is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Ji Eun, co-directed by Ham Joon-ho and Kim Jae-hong, and starring Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk. The series is about the romance between the CEO and secretary. It premiered on SBS TV on January 3, 2025, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Netflix and Viki in selected regions.
Plot
Kang Ji-yoon, a successful and ambitious woman who serves as the CEO of the headhunting company Peoplez. Ji-yoon is totally committed to her work and does a great job, but she finds it difficult to balance her personal and professional lives.
Her life takes a surprising turn when she meets Yoo Eun-ho, a very competent and skilled secretary who is also a single father. Ji-yoon finds Eun-ho impressive not only for his professional skills but also for his ability to manage work and family life with ease.
Working together, Ji-yoon and Eun-ho start to form a special and endearing bond. Eun-ho begins teaching Ji-yoon important life lessons, including the value of human connection, work-life balance, and life in general. Their business collaboration eventually develops into a romantic relationship as Eun-ho is drawn to Ji-yoon's drive and commitment.
Hyun Bong-sik [ko] as the owner of a car that Ji-yoon mistakenly ride[1]
Production
Development
Love Scout was developed under the working titleBetween Greeting (Korean: 인사하는 사이; RR: Insahaneun sai), is written by Ji Eun, co-directed by Ham Joon-ho and Kim Jae-hong. It is produced by Studio S and EO Contents Group.[14]
Casting
Lee Joon-hyuk and Han Ji-min were cast as the lead actors and positively considering to appear in August 2023,[15][16] and they were officially confirmed in November 2023.[17]
Love Scout was originally part of SBS' 2024 drama lineup under its working title.[19] Later, the series was confirmed to premiere on January 3, 2025, after SBS released the teaser poster in November 2024. It would be broadcast on SBS TV's Friday and Saturday timeslot at 22:00 (KST).[20] It was also confirmed to be available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Netflix and Viki in selected regions.[7][21][22]
Viewership
Love Scout : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Season
Episode number
Average
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
1.015
1.214
1.889
2.220
2.008
2.202
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[23]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
References
^ abcdefghijk좋은 아침입니다, 대표님 [Good Morning, CEO]. Love Scout. Episode 1 (in Korean). January 3, 2025. SBS TV. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
^ abc나의 완벽한 비서 : 프로그램 소개 [My Perfect Secretary : Program Introduction]. SBS. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
^ abJang, Jin-ri (November 17, 2023). 한지민-이준혁, '인사하는 사이'로 만난다...이 로맨스 조합이 되네[공식] [Han Ji-min and Lee Jun-hyuk meet in 'Between Greeting'...This is a romantic combination [Official]] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seung-mi (March 5, 2024). 김도훈, ‘인사하는 사이’ 출연...한지민·이준혁과 호흡 [Kim Do-hoon, appears in 'Between Greeting'...Working with Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Ahn, Byung-gil (March 6, 2024). 김윤혜 ‘인사하는 사이’ 출연, 한지민과 호흡 [Kim Yoon-hye to appear in 'Between Greeting', working with Han Ji-min] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^ abcdefghiKim, Hyun-jung (January 3, 2025). '나의 완벽한 비서' 인물관계도·몇부작·원작·출연진·OTT 알아보기 ['My Perfect Secretary' character relationship chart, number of episodes, original work, cast, OTT information]. Gukje News (in Korean). Retrieved January 6, 2025.
^Park, Jung-sun (March 14, 2024). 이상희, 한지민·이준혁 주연 '인사하는 사이' 출연 [Lee Sang-hee, appears in Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk's 'Between Greeting'] (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Hong, Eun-hye (December 19, 2024). 조한준, CEO 한지민과 갈등?!...'나의 완벽한 비서' 캐스팅 [Jo Han-jun, conflict with CEO Han Ji-min?!...Casting in 'My Perfect Secretary']. ET News (in Korean). Retrieved January 18, 2025.
^Park, Dong-sun (April 15, 2024). 이재우, SBS '인사하는 사이' 캐스팅...'한지민·이준혁 멘토' 열연 [Lee Jae-woo cast in SBS 'Between Greeting'...Passionate performance as 'Han Ji-min and Lee Joon-hyuk mentor'] (in Korean). ET News. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024 – via Naver.
^강길우, '나의 완벽한 비서' 출연...이준혁과 호흡 [Kang Gil-woo, 'My Perfect Secretary' appearance...Working with Lee Joon-hyuk] (in Korean). Retrieved January 18, 2025.
^Son, Jin-ah (January 2, 2025). 이희준, '나의 완벽한 비서' 특별출연...한지민 만난다[공식] [Lee Hee-joon, special appearance in 'My Perfect Secretary'...meets Han Ji-min [Official]]. MK (in Korean). Retrieved January 11, 2024.
^Choi, Yoon-na (November 13, 2024). 한지민♥이준혁 로맨스...'나의 완벽한 비서' 1월 3일 첫 방송 [Han Ji-min♥Lee Joon-hyuk Romance...'My Perfect Secretary' First Broadcast on January 3rd] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seung-hun (August 22, 2023). [단독]이준혁, 드디어 로맨스 도전..'인사하는 사이' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Lee Jun-hyuk finally takes on romance challenge..'Acquaintances' main character] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Seung-hun (August 22, 2023). [단독]한지민, 이준혁의 여자 된다..'인사하는 사이' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Han Ji-min becomes Lee Joon-hyuk's woman...'Acquaintances' main character] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024 – via Naver.
^Park, Jin-young (March 5, 2024). 한지민x이준혁 '인사하는 사이', 7일 첫 촬영...최고의 로맨스 조합 [Han Ji-min x Lee Joon-hyuk 'Between Greeting', First Filming on the 7th...The Best Romance Combination] (in Korean). Joy News 24. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Nate.
^Kim, Na-yeon (December 29, 2023). 한지민·이준혁 로맨스→'열혈사제2'..내년 SBS 드라마 라인업[공식] [Han Ji-min·Lee Jun-hyuk romance→'The Fiery Priest 2'..Next year's SBS drama lineup [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Soo-jin (November 13, 2024). 한지민♥이준혁 '나의 완벽한 비서' 1월 3일 첫 방송... '열혈사제2' 후속 [공식] [Han Ji-min♥Lee Joon-hyuk's 'My Perfect Secretary' First Broadcast on January 3rd... Follow-up to 'The Fiery Priest 2' [Official]] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved November 13, 2024 – via Naver.
^Lee, Soo-hyun (December 23, 2024). SBS 예능·드라마→영화 '베테랑2'...넷플릭스 1월 공개 예정작 보니 [SBS entertainment/drama→movie 'Veteran 2'...Netflix's January release schedule] (in Korean). Top Star News. Retrieved January 4, 2025 – via Nate.
