tvN’s upcoming drama, The Potato Lab, is all set to bring a delightful mix of romance, humor, and corporate drama. Set in a rural potato research institute, the show stars Kang Tae Oh as the cold and pragmatic So Baek Ho and Lee Sun Bin as the potato-loving researcher Kim Mi Kyung. Their characters are worlds apart, but their fiery first meeting promises to be the start of a memorable journey. With a quirky backdrop and a team of lovable characters, The Potato Lab is expected to offer viewers a whirlwind of laughter and drama.
The Potato Lab: A Festive Welcome and Unexpected Crisis
In the newly released stills for The Potato Lab, viewers get a sneak peek at the vibrant team dynamic within the potato research institute. The employees are seen celebrating a special occasion—a team dinner to welcome the youngest addition to their staff, Kwon Hee Dong (Nam Hyeon Woo). The atmosphere is light-hearted, with team members Go Jeong Hae (Kwak Ja Hyung) and Lee Choong Hyun (Yoon Jung Seop) leading the karaoke fun. However, things take a dramatic turn when Boo Jae Joong (Yoo Seung Mok) receives a phone call, causing a tense silence to fall over the group. Kim Mi Kyung, caught in the middle of opening a beer bottle, freezes, trying to listen to the unexpected conversation. This marks the beginning of a crisis that will soon shake the institute’s world.
So Baek Ho’s Corporate Overhaul and the Clash of Worlds
Enter So Baek Ho (Kang Tae Oh), whose presence at the institute signals a major shift in the dynamics of the team. A no-nonsense corporate executive, So Baek Ho is all about efficiency and restructuring, traits that don’t sit well with the potato-obsessed Kim Mi Kyung. As So Baek Ho steps into his new role as the institute’s director, he exudes a commanding aura, evident when he is shown standing before an organizational chart. His goal is clear—to overhaul the company, and his methods will likely bring about conflict within the quirky research team. The drama’s production team hints that the first meeting between So Baek Ho and Kim Mi Kyung will be fiery, setting the stage for the clash of their vastly different worlds.
The Potato Lab is set to deliver a unique and entertaining story with its blend of humor, romance, and corporate drama. Kang Tae Oh and Lee Sun Bin are poised to bring their characters to life in an unforgettable way, creating a dynamic and exciting story. With an intriguing setting and an unpredictable mix of characters, the drama promises to capture the audience’s attention from the very first episode.
