Netflix romantic comedy series “Mr. Plankton,” starring actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee You-mi, is slated for release on Nov. 8, the streaming platform said Monday.

Directed by Hong Jong-chan, who was behind the Netflix series “Juvenile Justice” (2022), and written by Jo Yong, who wrote the tvN series “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” (2020), the upcoming Netflix drama follows the story of the last days of a man, Hae-jo, accompanied by the unluckiest woman in the world, Jae-mi.


The series features Woo as Hae-jo, Lee as Jae-mi and Oh Jung-se as Eo Heung, the husband-to-be of Jae-mi.

“The characters in the story, not just Hae-jo, Jae-mi and Eo Heung, but all of them, are absolutely lovable,” director Hong said in a press release. “As you follow along with these pure-hearted characters, you'll find yourself feeling both comforted and healed, all while enjoying the lighthearted fun.”

Woo, who debuted in 2011, has earned recognition from series including the OCN series “Save Me” (2017), the KBS series “Mad Dog” (2017) and the SBS series “The King: Eternal Monarch” (2020). He also appeared in a few Netflix originals, including the series “Bloodhounds” (2023) and the film “The Divine Fury” (2019).

Lee debuted in 2009 through a battery commercial when she was in middle school and has since built her acting career. She started to gain public recognition through her appearance in the Netflix hit drama “Squid Game” (2021). She also appeared in the Netflix zombie horror series “All of Us Are Dead” (2022) and the JTBC series “Strong Girl Nam-soon” (2023).

BY KIM JI-YE [kim.jiye@joongang.co.kr]