Mr. Plankton
Mr. Plankton
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Mr. Plankton

"A drifting soul, a stole bride, and one last ride. Seriously, what could go wrong?"

8.1
Yr 2024
Status Ended
Comedy Drama
Series Brief

Overview

A man plagued by misfortune and his ex, the unluckiest bride-to-be, are forced to accompany one another on the final journey of his life.

Why fans love it

Mr. Plankton finds a peculiar balance between terminal diagnosis and the mechanics of a high-stakes road trip. The story layers dark comedy over a narrative about two people grappling with deep misfortune, using the urgency of a final journey to strip away the pretense of their failed relationship. It treats the search for identity and a sense of belonging as something just as volatile as the chaotic physical chase that drives the plot.

The series distinguishes itself by blending romantic comedy beats with the stark reality of a protagonist confronting the end of his life. Woo Do-hwan anchors this tonal shift, moving between the absurdity of kidnapping schemes and genuine yearning for connection. By pairing a man desperate to leave a mark on the world with an unlucky bride-to-be, the miniseries explores how found family emerges from the most inconvenient circumstances. It remains grounded in the human need for a second chance even when time has effectively run out.

Featured Players

Cast 66

Kim Hae-sook
as Beom Ho-ja
Jeong Seon-cheol
as Eo Heung's Relative
4 episodes
Cho Han-cheul
as Ko Jae-geun
2 episodes
Kaare Svejgaard Olsen
as Tiblo Executive
1 episode
Jung Sae-byul
as Aunt
1 episode
Woo Do-hwan
as Hae Jo
Lee You-mi
as Jo Jae-mi
Oh Jung-se
as Eo Heung
Kim Min-seok
as Yoo Ki-ho 'Kkari'
10 episodes
Lee El
as Bong-suk
6 episodes
Lee Da-hee
as Noh Yang-hee
2 episodes
Kim Chan-hyung
as Gangster
1 episode
Park Young-bok
as Pro Laundry Owner
1 episode
Woo Jung-kook
as Gangster
1 episode
Lee So-geum
as Gangster
1 episode
Oh Dae-hwan
as Wang Chil-sung
7 episodes
Nam Mi-jung
as Hospital Lobby Mom
1 episode
Shin Soo-jung
as Jeweler Saleswoman
1 episode
Kim Sun-hoa
as Kim Young-mi
1 episode
Kim Si-woo
as Child Chae Seung-hyuk
4 episodes
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Lee Hae-yeong
as Chae Young-jo
6 episodes
Kim Kyeong-il
as Gong-soo
5 episodes
Park No-gyeong
as Subordinate
5 episodes
Kim Soo-jin
as Gal-ja
8 episodes
Yun Hui-cheol
as Eo Heung's Relative
4 episodes
Song You-hyun
as Sung Hae-won
3 episodes
Kim Hee-su
as Doctor
1 episode
Seong No-jin
as Kim Dae-bong
2 episodes
Yun Bu-jin
as Clothing Store Owner
1 episode
Ahn Suk-hwan
as Oh Man-soo
2 episodes
Park Ji-yeon
as Eun-soo
2 episodes
Jeon Kwang-jin
as Oh Man-soo's Son
2 episodes
Chun Myung-woo
as Oh Man-soo's Son
2 episodes
Yoon Woon-yong
as Oh Man-soo's Son
2 episodes
Kim Si-woo
as Chae Seung-a
2 episodes
Jin Yong-uk
as Perfect Gene Employee
2 episodes
Song Jae-ryong
as Park Sung-shin
2 episodes
Kim Hyun-kyu
as Kim Min-soo
2 episodes
Won Choon-gyu
as Businessman
1 episode
Jeon Chi-hwa
as Police Officer
2 episodes
Lee Kwang-ik
as Customs Officer
1 episode
Alex Landi
as John Na
8 episodes
Baek Ok-gyun
as Train Passenger
1 episode
Jung Ma-rin
as Train Passenger
1 episode
Kwak Soo-jeong
as Fish Seller
1 episode
Yoon Jong-won
as Fish Seller
1 episode
Park Soo-ah
as Jo Jae-mi (Young)
1 episode
Nam Hee-soo
as Adoptive Mother
1 episode
Oh Soo-hye
as Blind Date
1 episode
Bae Yu-ra
as Blind Date
1 episode
Choi Da-young
as Nurse
1 episode
Mok Ji-su
as Bong Sook's Employee
1 episode
Shin Min-soo
as Taxi Driver
1 episode
Choi Ja-woon
as Bathroom Boy
1 episode
Park Ha-joon
as Teenage Chae Seung-hyuk
2 episodes
Kim Jeong-ho
as Shin Myung-su
2 episodes
Ahn Chan-woong
as Shin Myung-su's Secretary
2 episodes
Hwang Jung-yoon
as Debtor
1 episode
Jeon So-hyun
as Market Vendor
1 episode
Lee Jae-woo
as Aunt's Boyfriend
1 episode
Eom Hye-soo
as Nurse
1 episode
Gu Do-gyun
as Taxi Driver
1 episode
Shim Hye-rim
as Cellphone Store Clerk
1 episode
Lee Sang-hee
as Jo Jae-mi's Mother
2 episodes
Kim Do-hyeong
as Hongcheon Husband
2 episodes
Park Kwang-jae
as Bong Sook's Employee
1 episode
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Keywords

kidnapping chase terminal illness romcom romance dark comedy miniseries orphan found family searching for biological parents second chance romance lovers reunion