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The Potato Lab

The Potato Lab

PG132025•1h 15m•7.8/10
ComedyDrama

Ratings

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7.8/10(56)

A potato researcher with 12 years of experience who is working on a secret project and a newly appointed eccentric director go head to head before falling for each other in a sweet office romance.

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Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 1, 2025

Last Aired

April 6, 2025

Networks

tvN

Created By

Kim Ho Soo

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
That Wonhan Bastard
E1
That Wonhan Bastard
Air date: 2025-03-01
While facing some internal anger for his harsh corporate changes, So Baek-ho clashes with the fierce Kim Mi-kyung when he visits her potato research lab.
The Hot Director
E2
The Hot Director
Air date: 2025-03-02
After Baek-ho unwittingly moves into Mi-kyung's guest house and sets up an office at her lab, she turns the village against him — resulting in a fiasco.
The Price of a Kiss
E3
The Price of a Kiss
Air date: 2025-03-08
After Mi-kyung panics to avoid running into Baek-ho, he comes to her aid during a potato cooking competition. She later runs into a figure from her past.
This message has been deleted
E4
This message has been deleted
Air date: 2025-03-09
Baek-ho deals devastating news to Mi-kyung, forcing her to figure out her next steps. But later, an emergency forces the two to work together.
Person of Interest
E5
Person of Interest
Air date: 2025-03-15
Baek-ho and Mi-kyung see new sides of each other, and feelings begin to blossom. A new arrival at the guesthouse stirs jealousy in Mi-kyung.
False Goat's Beard
E6
False Goat's Beard
Air date: 2025-03-16
After a shakeup at the potato lab, Baek-ho and Mi-kyung take a business trip together. But soon after, Baek-ho starts avoiding her, leaving her confused.
Softie Sweetie
E7
Softie Sweetie
Air date: 2025-03-22
With their feelings made clear, Mi Gyeong and Baek Ho head out on their first date. But shortly after, they realize that rumors spread quickly at work
Lethal
E8
Lethal
Air date: 2025-03-23
The sudden appearance of an unwelcome visitor wreaks havoc at the guesthouse. Mi Gyeong later panics out after discovering a secret relationship.
I Regret It
E9
I Regret It
Air date: 2025-03-29
While Mi-kyung struggles with past wounds, Baek-ho worries about her well-being. Later, they share a tender and intimate moment in a potato flower field.
Yes
E10
Yes
Air date: 2025-03-30
After witnessing a surprising moment between Park Ki-se and Mi-kyung, Baek-ho learns the truth about her past — leading him to confess everything.
Disaster
E11
Disaster
Air date: 2025-04-05
Feeling betrayed by Baek-ho, Mi-kyung shuts him out. But as the tension between the two escalates, their colleagues scheme to reconcile them.
MK107
E12
MK107
Air date: 2025-04-06
Mi-kyung's lab days dwindle, leaving her future with Baek-ho uncertain. What will their next chapter hold?

Cast

Lee Sun-bin

Lee Sun-bin

Kim Mi-kyung

Kang Tae-oh

Kang Tae-oh

So Baek-ho

Lee Hak-ju

Lee Hak-ju

Park Gi-se

Kim Ga-eun

Kim Ga-eun

Lee Ong-ju

Shin Hyeon-seung

Shin Hyeon-seung

Kim Hwan-kyung

Yoo Seung-mok

Yoo Seung-mok

Bu Jae-jung

Kwak Ja-hyung

Kwak Ja-hyung

Ko Jeong-hae

Woo Jeong-won

Woo Jeong-won

Ju Seung-hui

Yoon Jeong-seop

Yoon Jeong-seop

Lee Chung-hyeon

Nam Hyeon-woo

Nam Hyeon-woo

Kwon Hui-dong

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