Mr. Plankton

The chemistry is off the charts

First of the story was amazing, having a rekindled relationship instead of one from scratch made the story tension so much more entertaining and lee yoo mi and woo do hwan were too good at it, the casting was so good even for SML i loved him too. Honestly watched this how for lee yoo mi because shes so talented and her work in strong woman was so dissapointing, not because of the acting per se but the writing was too much and all over the place.

I just love this show so much, it was pretty depressing at times and Hae jo was an asshole when he ran away from jae mi but it was all worth it, atleast the ending helped.

Would really recommend this show to new comers to kdramas too honestly.

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More Than a Rom-Com with emotional realistic story telling

This drama made me very emotional, after a long time i have watched this kind of succcesful drama in that aspect. It is very funny and sad at the same time.
With emotional depth and incredible acting from all the actors specialy woo do hwan Lee Yoo-mi s acting are praised by lot and made it very relatable.
I wonder why they named this drama as only romcom. It is mix with life aspect reminding me my mister drama.
It's not your typical rom-com, and it offers a more nuanced and complex look at love and relationships.

It's a drama that lingers in your thoughts long after you watched it.
It avoids cliched plot devices and predictable character arcs, providing a more authentic and engaging viewing experience.

As person who appreciate unconventional storytelling and complex characters i love this drama so much. offers a more grounded and realistic portrayal of human relationships, friendship ,love ,loss and family. The characters' interactions feel genuine and relatable, making it easy to connect with their stories.

While there were lot of popular dramas that got high ranking of charts and websites recently which often rely on exaggerated plots and melodramatic unrealistic and cringe story lines, Mr. Plankton offers a more grounded and realistic approach.

Even though it is was very sad ending 😢, this realistic Ending made the drama more quality work rather than a tidy and idealized resolution. This departure from conventional happy endings resonates with viewers who appreciate a more grounded approach to storytelling.

And also, cinematography in is stunning 😍.
It captures the beauty of the Korean countrysides and the city of Seoul.
If you're looking for a K-drama that will make you laugh, cry, and think, Mr. Plankton is definitely worth checking out.
This drama shines brighter than lot of dramas that were merely popular but lack quality.

Strong characters, realistic portrayal of relationships, and excellent acting make it a standout among recent Korean dramas.

🔴spoiler alert ⬇️
The scene in "Mr. Plankton"
"Hae-jo dreams about talking to his sister, telling her how the plankton in the sea, despite aimlessly floating at the bottom of the food chain, are actually cool because they sparkle in the ocean water and produce oxygen for all living beings."

moment that reflects the show's underlying themes of insignificance and the beauty of the overlooked. Hae-jo's admiration for the plankton, often dismissed as lowly creatures, highlights the idea that even the smallest and seemingly insignificant beings have a vital role to play in the ecosystem. The dream sequence serves as a stark contrast to Hae-jo's own life, where he feels marginalized and undervalued. It suggests that he yearns for a sense of purpose and connection, much like the plankton that contribute to the life-sustaining oxygen in the ocean.
It encourages empathy and appreciation for the contributions of all beings, regardless of their social status or perceived importance. question societal norms and biases that often lead to the neglect and dismissal of certain groups.
remind that everyone has value, and that even the smallest contributions can have a significant impact on the world around us. It encourages us to embrace diversity and to recognize the worth of all individuals, regardless of their social status or perceived importance.
This suggests that true fulfillment may lie not in societal status or material possessions, but in finding one's place in the larger ecosystem of life.

in this scence" While staying by Hae-jo’s side, Jae-mi recalls his wish to die while looking at the blue sky and tries to take him outside. This physically smaller women carry his lover to the bus stand. Alone. It isn't easy.

showcasing the immense strength that love can unlock within individuals. This scene serves as a reminder that women, often stereotyped as physically weaker, are capable of extraordinary feats when driven by love and compassion. It highlights the transformative power of human connection and the unwavering support that women offer to those they care about

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Character-driven story of love, loss and hope

Firstly, I think if anyone has seen the teaser or just watched the first five minutes of the drama, it is beyond obvious where the ending is headed. So it’s better to watch this as it really is—a slice-of-life romantic drama.

The show does a great job of diving into the story and creating interest in each character they introduce. Its main strength lies in its strong character writing, which was why I personally enjoyed it. If your main focus is on the storyline as a whole, this might not fit your bill.

The best part is the dynamic between the leads and their absolutely incredible and natural chemistry. There were certain aspects in their reunion that I wasn’t the biggest fan of, but their flawed characters couple up to form a perfect match!

The ML, Hae Jo’s dynamic with Bong Sun is also pretty interesting, and I sort of wish they spent more time on the two instead of certain storylines that should have wrapped up much earlier in the story.

By these storylines, I’m referring to everything around Heung. As much as I love Oh Jung Se (and his combination with another powerhouse like Kim Hae Sook made for some impeccably well-acted scenes), I didn’t see the point of showing us his story as much as they did. Heung spends most of his time mindlessly following our FL Jae Mi around, which was valid until a certain point. After the reality of his situation with her was clear, he still appeared to be lost without her. My main gripe is that his pain did not affect the main leads dynamic at all, and by that point in the story, it added no value to the plot progression because the story was centered around Hae Jo’s last leg. If they cut off certain parts, the show would’ve been more crisp in its later half (like it was in its first) and may have ended in 8 episodes as well.

All in all, this was a great watch and very binge-able once you’re hooked in. Also, I’d like to specifically mention that Woo Do Hwan has never looked as gorgeous as he does here. He was charming and extremely mind-blowing in this role!

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meaningful and heartwarming story

pertama, mau muji penulisnya dlu. krn apa?? storylinenya apik, meaningful & heartwarming. kmrn IOTNBO yg pake kupu" sbg lambang penyembuhan castnya. skrng Mr Plankton, plankton = makhluk yg sering kita anggep ngambang" gajelas gaada tujuan, ternyata aslinya mereka berguna, bnr" ngegambarin hojae bgt. idupnya penuh sial, ketemu lah sama jaemi yg jg pny kesialannya sendiri. chemistry bagus, romancenya natural. kocaknya dpt bgt suka pas mereka bertiga terdampar. melonya jg dpt. yg kusuka: sh*bal pdhl mksdny tu shimbal = sepatu, ini unexpected bgt sih 🤣. yg ga ak suka: scene nyeret" hojae pas d rmh sakit itu scene konyol krn tulil jg jaemi, orang lg sekarat lo gituin?? ga masuk akal. open ending tp kl liat semanggi berdaun empat kemungkinan adanya keajaiban si masi sempat

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Seems Deep in the end its just hollow

I have major problems with this show. It is wishy washy in the execution. Kidnapping is all cool. The female lead just changes sides like it's no major issue man, you gotta feel for the second male lead. What was even the male lead planning to do...he just roams around for the 10 ep and just dies. The second male lead runs away from home and can't stop thinking about the female lead but then the second when the FL and he meets they are all good. Bro was just used and thrown as required. Overall not happy with how they dealt with many of topics in the show, they just scrape the surface and move one. I don't seem to understand why the show is rated 8.7. Genuine disappointment.

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WDH HOTNESS

7 for plot
4 for execution
10 for WDH
10 for WDH smile
10 for WDH abs
10 for WDH emotional scenes
10 for WDH sass
10 for WDH charisma
5.5 for fl, she wasn’t bad but most times she wasn’t good
2 for 2ml, only redeemable scenes was with WDH and they should’ve had more instead of him crying over a girl half his age
5 for Johnna
-10 for bathroom jokes and motel scene
5 for editing skills, tho great cinematography, some “teleportation” and jump scenes were confusing


They should’ve focused more on the concept of unlikely familyness, eps 6 and 7 were just useless, and some big plot moves had me



So the dad didn’t abandon him when he was 8, WDH left when he was 18ish

Sure the dad went blank and empty on him but he wasn’t bad and the mom overreacted, agh like seriously it’s not like anyone thought she cheated, or he was gonna leave them or she was hurt and shamed
And she wasn’t gonna leave town, she was gonna kill the kid along…


On another hand, with everything the little girl should’ve had more scenes, also fls life felt sadder and it didn’t make sense why he acted like they’re the same
Her mom abandoned her when she gave birth, then years later went and made another family

2ml did have the trauma of mamas boy but it was pathetic

The mom being suddenly nice and “accepting” anyone ppl as kid replacement but she wasn’t gonna accept her daughter in law
And fl going from marring another dude to randomly not leaving ml and ml hurting her cuz he didn’t want to get hurt

lol I forgot to change the rating, I won’t keep it a 10, it had great promise and potential also saying the dad took him back like he was waiting, and the questionable 2fl and her “mom or lover” yet another weird 12 age gap honestly she was better of with 2ml

The name puns were only fun the first time it was mentioned and I hated the ending like just give us unbelievable happy resolutions honestly his not dad dad was rich enough so was his not lover mom and even 2ml’s mom who was nice when she wanted

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I guess life is how you react to it.

Mr. Plankton was a great watch that started out with very questionable beginnings. Even the characters called out the things that made no sense. I began to understand more, and it became more clear. They were flawed people. 
The acting was pretty good, even though I could do without some of the wailing like a 4-year-old. (flawed) 
However, the execution was decent. I enjoyed the way the series opened the worlds of these characters. I felt bad for Eo Hueng as well as Hae Jo.  Despite some issues I just had to ignore, Mr. Plankton was a bittersweet and engaging ride. 

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its got a sad ending

So it had a very good story line I enjoyed it sooo much I literally finished it in 2 days. I’m very happy that the episodes released quickly because for other dramas they release every week and that really bores me. The casting was perfect there wouldn’t have been anyone else I would’ve wanted to see play hae-jo or Jae-mi. Woo do hwan’s emotions were perfect when he cried it made me want to cry aswell. Also with Lee yoo-mi her emotions were perfect aswell. As we could see her sadness and anger at the same time. I love how we could see a portrayal of real life issues for example some people have parental issues and it was perfectly written in the show. In addition gi-ho and ju-ri were very perfect too. For example I love how gi-ho stayed loyal all that time even though he was having near death experiences. The ending was very sad and emotional however I think it was written so well. Because we always expect the main characters to never die and cos hae-jo did die it was not expected at all,as we saw before he died it was going so well.

but yeah I really did enjoy this show, I hope more are made like this. big appreciation to the writers,producers,actors and all the other people who helped in the making of it.

Another thing I have to say is I was in love with how the OST matched the show perfectly. whoever picked it did so well

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