I liked The Potato Lab, but it wasn't exactly what I expected.
When it was first announced, the idea sounded like a lot of fun — a drama centered around a potato research lab? I'd never heard of anything like that, so I imagined it would be a quirky rom-com.
In reality, it leans much more toward comedy than romance. While it features some genuinely romantic and charming moments, it definitely has a stronger comedic edge than I anticipated.
Lee Sun-bin shines as Kim Mi-kyung, the chaotic yet lovable force who essentially drives the series. Her energy keeps the story moving and makes even the most absurd scenes feel natural.
Kang Tae-oh portrays So Baek-ho, a rigid and overly serious character who tries to control everything — and everyone — around him. I'm a big fan of Kang Tae-oh, but in this case, I felt his character lacked deeper development.
I would have loved to see more backstory: how So Baek-ho became friends with Park Gi-se, and how and why he ended up as the director of Wonhan Sales' Strategic Planning Department. Those details could have added more depth to both the story and its characters.
Overall, The Potato Lab is a lighthearted and entertaining series — just don't go in expecting a full-blown romantic comedy.
In reality, it leans much more toward comedy than romance. While it features some genuinely romantic and charming moments, it definitely has a stronger comedic edge than I anticipated.
Lee Sun-bin shines as Kim Mi-kyung, the chaotic yet lovable force who essentially drives the series. Her energy keeps the story moving and makes even the most absurd scenes feel natural.
Kang Tae-oh portrays So Baek-ho, a rigid and overly serious character who tries to control everything — and everyone — around him. I'm a big fan of Kang Tae-oh, but in this case, I felt his character lacked deeper development.
I would have loved to see more backstory: how So Baek-ho became friends with Park Gi-se, and how and why he ended up as the director of Wonhan Sales' Strategic Planning Department. Those details could have added more depth to both the story and its characters.
Overall, The Potato Lab is a lighthearted and entertaining series — just don't go in expecting a full-blown romantic comedy.
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