[Press Release] "Mr. Plankton" Trailer Teases Heartwarming RomCom Adventure Ahead of November 8 Release

This November 8, Netflix invites viewers to embark on a heartwarming journey with "Mr. Plankton", a story filled with wanderlust, laughter, and tears. The romantic comedy series follows the story of Hae Jo, a man born from a mistake, and Jae-mi, the unluckiest woman in the world, who inadvertently accompanies him on the final journey of his life.

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Directed by Hong Jong-chan ("Juvenile Justice") and written by Jo Yong ("It's Okay to Not Be Okay"), the teaser poster and trailer present an exciting glimpse of the charming Woo Do-hwan ("Bloodhounds", "The Divine Fury") as Hae Jo and loveable Lee Yoo-mi ("Strong Girl Nam-soon", "All of Us Are Dead", "Squid Game") as Jae-mi.

The trailer highlights the series' main characters: Hae Jo, who's in search of fun; Jae-mi, who longs to be a mother; and Eo Heung, who seeks pure love. When Hae Jo learns he has brain tumors and limited time to live, he picks Jae-mi up on her wedding day to join the search for his biological father, revealing their past as ex-lovers. Meanwhile, Jae-mi faces her own challenges after discovering she's experiencing premature menopause when she's expected to give birth to a son for Eo Heung's family. Amidst the chaos, Eo Heung does his best to look for Jae-mi.

"I really wanted to do "Mr. Plankton", and I have so much affection for the series", Woo Do-hwan shares. "Please look forward to whether Hae Jo can find his real family and how the journey ends".

In the main poster, Hae Jo, Jae-mi, and Eo Heung are running hand in hand, each showing a different expression. Where could they be headed?

A drifting soul, a stolen bride, and one last ride. Seriously, what could go wrong? Join the journey with "Mr. Plankton" on November 8, only on Netflix.