Mr. Plankton

it made it to the list of my fav kdramas

I hesitated to begin this kdrama because I already knew he would die but as soon as I began to watch it I knew it was going on the list of my favs. I cant really explain why exactly I liked it so much but I love how "raw" and "real" it feels and i laighed quite a lot too so I binged the first 8 episodes but had to take a break before I watched the last episodes to prepare mentally.
I also watched the smile has left your eyes and compared to that the dead in mr plankton seems oddly satisfying/happy. I mean they pretty much fulfilled everything they wanted to do and were happy until the end. I would love to watch it again but I don't know if I will really get myself to put it on again. in addition to that it got beautiful OSTs

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?? "Mr. Plankton" — A Masterpiece That Made Me Cry Like a Lost Child in the Rain ??

I don’t even know where to begin — maybe with the tears? Because Mr. Plankton didn’t just make me cry, it gutted me. You ever finish a drama and just stare at your screen, wondering how you’re supposed to go on with your life now? Yeah. That was me. And honestly, I wouldn't trade that emotional damage for anything.

From the very first episode, I knew this wasn’t going to be just another love story. This was art. This was poetry. This was raw, aching humanity wrapped in some of the most beautiful cinematography I’ve seen in a while. Every frame looked like it belonged in a gallery.

Woo Do-hwan as Hae-jo… What. A. Performance. His portrayal of a man who’s lived his whole life on the fringes — unloved, unwanted, but still desperately searching for connection — was absolutely heartbreaking. The way his eyes carried years of loneliness, and the way he smiled like he didn’t deserve happiness? I'm crying again just thinking about it.

And Lee Yoo-mi as Jae-mi? She shined. She brought a softness and strength to her character that felt so real. Jae-mi isn’t your typical female lead — she’s flawed, scared, confused… and beautifully human. Her internal battle between duty and desire was something so many women will relate to, and Lee Yoo-mi captured that tension with grace.

The chemistry between the leads was unreal — not in the "steamy, romantic" way (though hey, that too), but in the quiet moments. The stolen glances, the shared silences, the way they looked at each other like the world had stopped spinning for a second? Goosebumps. Literal goosebumps.

Oh Jung-se and Kim Min-seok as supporting characters? Kings. Absolute kings. Eo-heung added the perfect blend of emotional tension and surprising warmth, and Ki-ho’s moments of humor and loyalty reminded me that life, even at its hardest, still has light.

But here’s the thing that truly made Mr. Plankton a masterpiece — it didn’t spoon-feed you emotions. It didn’t try too hard. It let you feel things at your own pace. It let the silences speak, the wounds bleed, and the love linger in the air like perfume.

The storytelling was intimate, unhurried, and deeply layered. The pacing, which some might call slow, felt meditative to me. It gave me time to process, to breathe, to cry my heart out. I felt like I was on that journey with Hae-jo — walking beside him through grief, through hope, through the quiet agony of being invisible in a world that demands noise.

By the time the final credits rolled, I was in pieces. Not because it was sad (though it was), but because it was so achingly beautiful. It reminded me of what it means to feel, to love, to exist. And honestly? That’s what great storytelling does.

So yes — Mr. Plankton broke me. And I will never, ever be the same.

10/10. No notes. Just tissues and therapy.

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ripping out my heart and leaving me to bleed out

this was really fun and really fucking depressing at the same time. it's not like i wanted to be alive anyway.
the leads had incredible chemistry and when i say incredible i mean INCREDIBLE. i fully believe that had they chosen anyone else, it wouldn't have worked as well; many of the scenes seemed to me like they were bts they included anyway, so it just looked really natural. also she was so cute and he was so hot and they made an incredible visual feast.
he was kind of a red flag at the beginning (he literally kidnaps her), but luckily for him i'm colorblind

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A great gem

May i start with.. I rarely leave reviews, like seriously, this is my second or third review ever, and I've watched my fair share of dramas.

The story is beautiful, main lead has just found out that he has 3 months to live so he re-connects with his ex-girlfriend and goes on a search for his biological father, so to say, his last mission before death.

From start to end the drama is beautiful, funny, crazy and super sad, it tucked on my heartstrings big time. And the OST, oh my, it's perfect!
I haven't watched such an amazing emotional roller-coaster for quite a while and this will stay with me for a long time, a true gem ❤️
Actors - oh my, 11/10, perfection!

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JOINING HAE JO IN THE FINAL DRIFT OF HIS LIFE

The day we are born, our date of departure is also decided. Death is something we all know is inevitable, yet we're never truly prepared to face it. Without giving away too many spoilers, this is the first time I've seen a story where, instead of seeking a cure, the protagonist opts to do some last-minute homework. Out of the blue, he decides to find his father (a sperm donor), convinced that his disease was inherited from him—despite never considering that his mother could have been the carrier.

Anyway, moving on, he ends up kidnapping his ex to accompany him on his adventure. Why? Because she's dealing with premature menopause, and somehow he decides to take her along. Logic? Don’t ask me. Maybe he just wanted to try his last shots at fertilizing her fallopian tubes before his time runs out—who knows?

Yet, despite all this absurdity, the story is surprisingly captivating. It made me laugh like crazy and cry like hell.

What I liked best:

1. Actors: The cast is incredible—seasoned artists, many of whom have been in the industry for decades.


2. Character depth: The leads, in particular (and everyone else, in general), have their own backstories that genuinely make you feel connected to and sympathetic towards them. For instance, the second lead, who has always been timid around his mother, undergoes significant character development. By the end, he transforms into a confident person unafraid to speak his mind.


3. Plot: The storyline is focused and concise, with no unnecessary detours. In fact, such narratives don't have room for conspiracy theories or melodramatic suspense.


4. Realistic ending: The male lead doesn’t survive. It’s tragic but also very realistic. Writers can pen countless miracles, but we know that in real life, such situations rarely end in a fairy tale.


In terms of the music, it was decent—perhaps not entirely to my taste, but it wasn't bad either.

I'm genuinely glad that Korean writers are experimenting with their typical storytelling tropes. We're moving away from the heavy makeup and designer outfits to something more raw, with imperfect backgrounds. Even the actors are expanding their range, taking on roles that go beyond merely being eye candy.

However, the re-watch value is zero. No matter how good it was, I wouldn’t recommend sticking to this gloomy story a second time.

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Not Just a Drama — A Study of Trauma and Love

Wow… I honestly don’t even know where to start with this drama. On the surface, some people might call it “toxic” because of how the characters behave, but honestly, that’s just scratching the surface. If you really pay attention, you see two broken souls, each carrying trauma, trying to love and connect even though they’ve never really learned how. Their choices can be frustrating, impulsive, or selfish sometimes, but they feel real — human in all the messy ways we actually are.

The acting in this drama is incredible. The main lead… wow. Just wow. The way he expresses so much through just a look, a subtle smile, or a pause is insane. You can feel everything he’s carrying: the past, the longing, the internal conflict. It’s raw and heartbreaking, and at the same time, sometimes kind of beautiful. The supporting cast is also amazing, each character feels real and layered, not just there to move the plot along.

What really hits me, though, is the ending. It’s not a simple happy or sad ending, and it’s not supposed to be. It’s symbolic, emotional, and makes you think. It’s about the journey of self-discovery, understanding yourself, and the idea that no matter what, you can’t run away from who you are. It lingers with you, long after you finish watching.

Overall… this drama hits hard, in all the right ways. It’s emotional, sometimes frustrating, sometimes heartbreaking, but completely worth it. If you like character-driven stories, deep emotions, and dramas that make you feel, this one is definitely worth your time.

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I wanted to watch this kdrama when it was supposed to be released on Netflix and as soon as it came out, I saved it and got to it earlier than I planned (thanks again muhahahaha). Honestly, we knew how it would end from the very beginning, so the ending wasn't a surprise to me. I didn't really like it, even though everyone said it was very depressing (I was more like a little kid fighting over a scene with my dad). The actors did a great job and I have to admit that for a while I completely forgot that they were actors. I got so into it that I completely forgot about it. I also laughed a lot during the series. It was really funny and I'll probably never forget some of the lines in my life (and a few quotes anyway, haha). And I really liked all the characters, so it was harder for me to see the end credits and leave the whole series :( Finally, I have to add that I had a strange feeling the whole time and it lasted until the very end. I don't know why. Whether it's because of how it ended or how real it was. That's why I have to say that it was really beautiful. Some would say that it's mainly depressing, but for me it was rather beautiful. Seeing how a person realizes before their life disappears before their eyes what they have and who they have around them. Forgiving people who didn't treat them right and mainly trying to live as they have been or as if the world were going to end every day and not giving up on themselves.
The end. It was really wonderful and I think I will carry this drama with me for a very long time.

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