Mr. Plankton

Most simply put - a rollercoaster of emotions taking you on an adventure of self discovery and to teach you how to love life. It's always the things in front of us that we don't realise but makes us happy.

The pacing of this drama and the episodes were unreal, very unlike the typical Kdrama structure and leaning more towards tv shows that are mainstream. That just shows the power of Netflix to take the production to the next level. Maybe with some minor plot holes the story was captivating, unique, and kept me at the edge of my seat as I was watching. Very easy watch nevertheless with very likeable characters, and a very genuine connection between the two main leads. Seriously felt like a breath of fresh air watching the two bicker, laugh and fall in love with each other all over again.

Can't wait to rewatch this all over again and share with the rest of the world.

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amazing chemistry

From the first episode this drama had potential, and after finishing it I can say it definitely exceeded my expectations! The story, acting, comedy scenes and amount of realistic situations etc. had me hooked from the start. From seeing the show on other applications and to actually watching it myself I definitely enjoyed it and would recommend. I really loved woo dohwan’s acting as haejo/seunghyeok it was immaculate, and lee youmi also did fantastic in her role! They made the show feel alive and their chemistry kept me hooked throughout. The ending left me in tears but I knew what I was getting into when starting it and I will say even though it had to end like that, I’m still in love with the drama!

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Mr. Plankton Wow, what a ride! I’m honestly going to miss this drama soooo much

"this is my first time writing a review after watching a drama, usually, I just write short comments "

Wow, what a ride! I’m honestly going to miss this drama soooo much! 😭 I’m already calling it—*Mr. Plankton* is THE BEST of dramas of 2025

The acting? Amazing! The cast truly nailed their roles, bringing such depth and authenticity to each character. From the start to the very end, their performances were a highlight, making you feel every single emotion alongside them.

The storyline? Absolutely gripping. It’s one of those dramas that you just can’t stop watching. There’s the perfect balance of friendship, family, and love, which kept things fresh and engaging throughout. Every episode kept you on your toes, and I found myself completely invested in the characters' journeys.

I wish I could rate this drama more than just 10/10! Honestly, it’s that good. The connections between the characters felt so real, and the way they navigated through challenges together—whether as friends or family—was incredibly heartwarming. You can't help but root for them the entire time.
only the last minute of the drama. was sad but beautiful

If you’re thinking of starting *Mr. Plankton*, just do it! Trust me, you’ll enjoy every bit of it. It’s one of those shows that you just have to experience for yourself.

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in the end, mr. plankton did receive unconditional love :')

Overall, this was bittersweet. It has a sad theme yes, and it had its emotional moments for sure but the tone of the show is adventurous and fun. There were high highs and a few lows. I think the biggest strength of this is the acting and chemistry between the actors. From the humorous scenes to the tearjerkers, all three main actors brought their A-game. Our main lead Haejo (or Seunghyuk)... Woo Dohwan successfully made this character so likeable despite his flaws. Lee Yumi, playing Jo Jaemi, your classic kdrama leading lady, the sunshine the baby the baddie. And ofcourse Oh Jungse, we know him, we love him and he will always act ACT. I actually want to highlight how much I love Eo Heung's character arc because I think it's one of my favorite parts. I love that he had a coming-of-age story and the way it was incorporated in the middle of all the storylines without it feeling messy is really good. Plus the fact that he's the oldest one in the group makes it even greater because it shows growth and learning never stops.

Now with the romance, as I said, the chemistry between the actors/characters are so great. Haejo and Jaemi are so fun AND funny. They did the bickering and banters so good, I was giggling alright. Personally, I am a sucker for a second chance romance. It's not for everyone but it is for me. I love that yearning and when the characters know each other really well. WITH THAT SAID, I gotta say, Haejo put Jaemi through it oh my goodness. The push and pull? Yes, he's going through something that's really hard but you can't always use that as an excuse especially if he kept repeating it. I just wish they gave Jaemi a big emotional scene calling out Haejo's behavior. I mean I guess they did have multiple "That's not right" "I'm sorry" scenes but man, I wish she made him grovel way more. Again, I love those two but whew, it was a lot.

Also, to highlight Lee El's character Bongsuk. Omg talk about kindness?! That whole storyline is of course the heart of the show. Unconditional love. I was so sad when Haejo said he stopped believing in unconditional love when he had been receiving it from Bongsuk all that time. I mean I really can't blame him for it after what his adoptive parents did to him. I'm just glad to know that in the end, he knew and realized he had people on his side that truly loved him.

Now one thing that did not feel satisying to me was the storyline with his adoptive father. Only because I did not hear that man really apologized for what he did. If anything, it was still Haejo who came to him. That does not feel right. Yes, he kept his pictures and room but I wanted him to do more than that especially after he got his contact number. Not Haejo's baby sister doing the moves instead of the adult. Yeah whatever, I just feel like that could have been fleshed out more. Same goes with Jaemi's biological parents storyline. Still, I did like that this whole thing is Haejo and Jaemi accepting that these issues with people who abandoned them do not matter anymore in the end because they already found their people.

Yeah, I really liked this drama. It made me laugh and it made me cry and give me a little existensial crisis too lol I'm so glad to see Woo Dohwan again and in a lead role like this where he was able to show his range.

Alex Landi being here is so weird btw lmao

PS. So bold of them to use California Dreamin?!

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I’ll do your homework for you

That line in episode 9. I LOST IT. Maybe it has been a rough few weeks for me, so I was already primed for something to take me over the edge. With my limited schedule as a full-time working mom, this story was a random gift from the universe and once I entered the world, I couldn’t stop until I was done, even sacrificing my rest was a small price to pay to witness their incredible journeys. I laughed. I cried. I laughed. I cried. It was amazing. It was exhilarating. The story explored multiple themes: life and death; safety and security; attachment and belongingness; restriction and liberation; losses and abandonment. These profound themes were interwoven into a story line that was light and heavy at the same time. Yes, I laughed through my tears. Be ready to experience the full range of emotions. We can be so caught up in our mundane routines that sometimes we need a refresher to shock us back into reality, to put us back on track on this continuum of space and time, and that at the core of our existence is the need to just remember that we matter, no matter how big or small. Every now and then, a story comes along that reminds us to give our eyes, “a break from the sun.” This was my break. And, I am ever so grateful… P.S. I viewed the ending of the story as a renewed beginning, that life and death is a full circle and that we need to strive to be at peace with every choice/path we take.

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We will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory!

We will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory! This drama leaves many lessons, leaving hurts and resentments in their rightful place, which is the past. And enjoy the things that "destiny", as Hae Jo says, is providing. And that was how, before his last journey with his beloved, he realized that there was no reason to look for answers if all that mattered was the good feeling he carried, but inside him he screamed that his father was and would always be the one who had raised him until he graduated from high school. That his great love would always be her, that his true friends were always there by his side I liked the drama, a death is sad but being abandoned is very cruel and painful!

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"I want to live"

With a little bit of rounding up, this is a rare 10 out of 10 Kdrama, coming late to save this kdrama draught of a year! Funny, romantic, moving but also sad. You will know the show's end at the very beginning but it still hits hard once you reach the end. While I can see the happiness in the sad ending, the sad ending is still very sad so prepare yourself to suffer but be happy about it.
Summary: The show follows unlucky people stumbling through life who just keep getting dealt awful hands by fate. I don't know how to really summarise this, it feels like there's no plot but also, there is definitely a plot and all of it is a spoiler or none of it is...I DON'T KNOW!
I actually decided to watch this because the synopsis made no sense and I wanted to see what the show was actually about. Turns out it's about...life?! I don't know, just watch it. It's such a well-told story. Almost feels like a fable! There's a magical quality to it. You don't need any information before you delve in and everything unravels very clearly. So just go watch it!
The show has some cute cliches but for the most part, avoids plot pitfalls and gives a fresh take on the road trip/journey to find oneself genre. This was just a very lovable show to watch. The characters are flawed, messy, and occasionally very broken. I don't always love the Netflix kdramas but they always have interesting character sketches, which I guess is kind of the point, and here it's no exception. The characters' personalities and trials is the highlight of the show.
Like all Kdramas, I still dislike the over-the-top fight scenes and the pace sort of slowed down between episodes 7 and 8 but it bounced back for a good closing and I like the whole thing very well.
Cast: The actors are such a highlight in this show. Most are very well-known but I didn't know anything about Lee You Mi. Everyone did a good job...I still dislike acting cute in any context so I won't pretend I liked those bits. Woo Do Hwan was very good though and I think he's gonna joining my favorite actors list now. Oh Jung Se is obviously one of the best in SK. For me, the stand out was Lee El. She was so delightful. But really everyone shone in their place.
The production was very well-done. There are a variety of locations and I think they used green screen for some but some others seemed like natural sets but regardless, everything looked equally great. The set design, the technical parts, everything was great, and the music? The music was great! They used great stuff and though they overused them, I will forgive them because the music was at least good.
Rewatch: probably not.
Overall: Watch it, it's good! prepare tissues for the ending.

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Bare to handle the sad ending,then go for it.

There is little impact in the story. The male protagonist discovers that he is going to die due to a genetic disease, so he embarks on a journey to find his biological father. He takes the female protagonist, who is also his ex, along with him, but the reason for this is unclear, even to him. Despite a long search, he fails to find his father. However, during this journey, they both fall in love with each other once again. The story also explores how the female protagonist copes with the truth of his impending death and how he eventually learns about his father. Despite the lack of a powerful script, the actors and direction make the drama impactful. The show captivates the audience with its gripping openings and endings in each episode. Out of curiosity, I watched it all in one go.

I will praise all the songs. they were all too good .

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"now that i'm facing it, it's nothing like that at all."

when a new drama with woo do hwan popped up on my netflix homepage i cheered for joy and yes he did have me giggling and twirling my hair throughout every episode so maybe this review will be a little biased.

the unpredictability of life and death is brought out in its most vibrant colours in this story. i consumed this drama within 2 days on a weekend back home from university and it was just the little adventure i needed. i loved the chaotic tangled storyline, the chemistry between the characters and the vibrancy of their world.

hae jo, born mistakenly from the wrong frozen sperm; jae mi, an orphan who's greatest wish of motherhood is crushed by premature menopause; and eo heung, a man under the heel of a 500-year-old lineage. all three characters bear a curse given to them at birth. throughout the series, we see them fight against these curses, and through this they form a tangled web of misfortune, misdemeanour and misunderstandings. this ultimately culminates in hae jo's death.

hae jo was given 3 months to live, and he sets out to find his biological father - the man who gave him his disease, his death. maybe an attempt to reckon with fate itself. in his meetings with his potential fathers, you see him question - do i look like him? do i act like him? is this the missing puzzle piece? is this the life i could have led? can i still reclaim this?

and the journey is terrible. he was given 3 months to live, and he repeatedly pushed away and abandoned the people who loved him most before welcoming them back with open arms. he raised hell to find his biological father before deciding to just forgive the father figure he had all along.

i, for one, am terrified of death. it's something which many shows and movies try to resolve or downplay: characters always tend to 'find their peace' before death and die untroubled. hae jo's death threw all of that sentiment out the window. his fear and yearning for life and for love in his final moments was heart wrenching, and refreshingly raw and honest. even hae jo, with his self-assured, aloof, detached exterior, never found peace with the idea of death. he never found a way, an answer.

an oddly comforting conclusion. there's no redemption for the fate we're handed and there's no right way to handle death. we must simply live through it!

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