Mr. Plankton is officially over, with protagonists Hae-jo and Jae-mi going through an emotional rollercoaster in its finale. For ten episodes, the lead-up to the ending of the romance K-drama pondered what fate would have in store for the couple.
Does Hae-jo and Jae-mi’s love prevail? Here we bring you all the details of the Netflix original series Mr. Plankton, from the plot to the ending, explained. Spoilers ahead! Another romance K-drama from the writer of It’s Okay to Not Be Okay , Mr.
Plankton is a tender but heartwrenching tale of optimism and a love that is impossible to achieve. When protagonist Hae-jo is obliged to deal with a terminal illness with only three months to live, he learns that grief is always difficult, surprising and nonlinear. As he embarks on his final journey of life accompanied by his ex-girlfriend Jae-mi, hopes, regrets, and moments of short-lived joy make his last days memorable.
A Hong Jong-chan directorial, Mr. Plankton stars Woo Do-hwan and Lee You-mi in leading roles. While Woo is known for one of the most-watched K-dramas on Netflix , Bloodhounds (2023), Lee is popular for shows like All of Us Are Dead season 1 (2022) and Squid Game season 1 (2021).
Meanwhile, the duo’s latest release, Mr. Plankton, has been applauded by critics and fans for good reasons. The show will make you swoon more often than not, as a naive Jae-mi, initially unaware of her ex-lover Hae-jo’s sickness, tries to stay away from him but fails miserably.
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