Woo Do-hwan, left, and Lee Yoo-mi in Netflix's romantic comedy series 'Mr. Plankton.' Photo courtesy of Netflix

Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi team up for Netflix rom-com series

Paul Xavier Jaehwa Bernardo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1728883326840MR PLANKTON.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Promotional poster for Netflix&#x27;s romantic comedy series &#x27;Mr. Plankton.&#x27; <em>Photo courtesy of Netflix</em></span></span></span>South Korean actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi are set to star together in a new romantic comedy series, scheduled to premiere on Netflix in November.</div><p>Titled &quot;Mr. Plankton,&quot; the series follows a man with little time left to live and an unfortunate woman who inadvertently joins him on the final journey of his life, the streaming platform said in a statement.</p><p>Netflix also unveiled on Monday the trailer for the show, which begins with Do-hwan&#x27;s character, Hae-jo, discovering that he has brain tumors. Meanwhile, Jae-mi, portrayed by Yoo-mi, learns that she is experiencing premature menopause despite expectations of giving birth.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rc6BVr9Wq3w?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>The two are revealed to be ex-lovers, with Hae-jo making an unexpected appearance on Jae-mi&#x27;s wedding day, offering to whisk her away. Another scene also introduces viewers to Jae-mi&#x27;s fiancé, Eo-heung, played by actor Oh Jung-se.</p><p>&quot;Mr. Plankton&quot; is slated to drop on November 8.</p><p>Do-hwan is known for his roles in popular dramas such as &quot;Tempted,&quot; &quot;The King: Eternal Monarch,&quot; &quot;Joseon Attorney&quot; and &quot;Bloodhounds,&quot; while Yoo-mi gained recognition for her Emmy-winning performance in &quot;Squid Game.&quot;</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/9/19/jeon-so-nee-lee-yoo-mi-lead-new-netflix-show-1158"><strong>READ: Jeon So-nee, Lee Yoo-mi lead new Netflix show</strong></a></div><p>Meanwhile, Jung-se known for his performances in shows such as &quot;When the Camellia Blooms,&quot; &quot;It&#x27;s Okay to Not Be Okay&quot; and &quot;Sweet Home.&quot;</p><div><em>For more news and features on K-pop, K-drama, and K-stars, visit the </em><a class="fr-strong fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/kcontents"><em>Hallyu Corner</em></a><em> microsite.</em></div>

<p>South Korean actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi are set to star together in a new romantic comedy series, scheduled to premiere on Netflix in November.</p>

South Korean actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi are set to star together in a new romantic comedy series, scheduled to premiere on Netflix in November.

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Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi team up for Netflix rom-com series

Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi team up for Netflix rom-com series

Paul Xavier Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published Oct 14, 2024 01:32 PM PHT

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