Overview: “Second Shot at Love” Kdrama (also known as “Extremely Sensible Alcoholic”) is a tvN original drama series that released on May 12, 2025, and starring Choi Soo Young, Gong Myung, Jo Yoon Hee, Kang Hyung Suk. It’s a story of tough mechanic trying to quit drinking reunites with her cold first love, uncovering old wounds and hidden truths along the way.
| Genre | Rom-Com |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Watch Online* | Viki, TVING |
| Director | Jang Yoo Jung |
| Scriptwriter | Myung Soo Hyun, Jeon Ji Hyeon |
| Air Time & Schedule | Monday and Tuesday at 08:50 PM (KST) |
Table of Contents
Synopsis
“Second Shot at Love” Korean drama tells the story of Han Geum Joo, a skilled car mechanic who enjoys drinking but is labeled an alcoholic and decides to quit. In her journey to sobriety, she reconnects with Seo Ui Joon, her first love and high school best friend, who has returned from Seoul and works at a local health center.
However, Seo Ui Joon, once kind-hearted, now shows little sympathy for her struggle, leaving Geum Joo to find out what changed him.
Main Cast & Characters
- Choi Soo Young as Han Geum Ju (A highly skilled auto mechanic)
- Gong Myung as Seo Ui Jun (A psychiatrist)
- Jo Yoon Hee as Han Hyeon Ju (Geum Ju’s eldest sister)
- Kang Hyung Suk as Bong Seon Wook (A taekwondo)
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Choi Soo Young earlier starred in Korean drama “Not Others” (2023).
- Gong Myung earlier starred in Korean drama “Way Back Love” (2025).
- Jo Yoon Hee earlier starred in Korean drama “The Escape of the Seven: Resurrection” (2024).
- Kang Hyung Suk earlier appeared in Korean drama “Love in Contract” (2022).
- This is Kang Hyung Suk’s first major acting role.
- Previous drama on this time slot of tvN before Second Shot At Love: The Divorce Insurance
Trailers & Clips
This is the teaser video of “Second Shot at Love,” which gives you a glimpse of Han Geum Ju and Seo Ui Jun’s bittersweet chemistry.
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
This is the highlight video of “Second Shot at Love,” which gives a detailed introduction to the main cast.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.
