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Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi star in new Netflix romcom series

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Peter Andrew Acierto

<p>South Korean actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi are teaming up for the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy series, <em>Mr. Plankton</em>. The highly-anticipated series of the two talented actors is slated to premiere on the video streaming platform this coming November.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBFWtkUIlSv/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A3284275.4000000358%2C%22ls%22%3A12701.900000035763%2C%22le%22%3A12720.699999988079%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="0" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px;min-width:326px;padding:0px;position:absolute"></iframe></div><blockquote class=" instagram-media-registered" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBFWtkUIlSv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" id="instagram-media-payload-16" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBFWtkUIlSv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:40px;margin-right:14px;width:40px"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:100px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:60px"><br/></div></div></div><div style="padding:19% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:block;height:50px;margin:0 auto 12px;width:50px"><br/></div><div style="padding-top:8px"><div style="color:#3897f0;line-height:18px">View this post on Instagram</div></div><div style="padding:12.5% 0"><br/></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;margin-bottom:14px;align-items:center"><div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(0px) translateY(7px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;height:12.5px;transform:rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px);width:12.5px;flex-grow:0;margin-right:14px;margin-left:2px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;height:12.5px;width:12.5px;transform:translateX(9px) translateY(-18px)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:8px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:50%;flex-grow:0;height:20px;width:20px"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:2px solid transparent;border-left:6px solid #f4f4f4;border-bottom:2px solid transparent;transform:translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"><br/></div></div><div style="margin-left:auto"><div style="width:0px;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-right:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(16px)"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;flex-grow:0;height:12px;width:16px;transform:translateY(-4px)"><br/></div><div style="width:0;height:0;border-top:8px solid #F4F4F4;border-left:8px solid transparent;transform:translateY(-4px) translateX(8px)"><br/></div></div></div><div style="display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex-grow:1;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:24px"><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;margin-bottom:6px;width:224px"><br/></div><div style="background-color:#F4F4F4;border-radius:4px;flex-grow:0;height:14px;width:144px"><br/></div></div></a><div style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBFWtkUIlSv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="color:#c9c8cd;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Netflix Korea | 넷플릭스 코리아 (@netflixkr)</a></div></div></blockquote><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p><em>Mr. Plankton </em>has been in the works for over a year already as it previously announced its casting line-up last July 2023.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/6/25/fresh-scoops/south-korean-actor-woo-do-hwan-to-enlist-in-the-mi-29671"><strong>READ: South Korean actor Woo Do-hwan to enlist in the military<br/></strong></a></div><p>The series focuses on the lives of Hae-jo (portrayed by Woo Do-hwan) and Jo Jae-mi (played by Lee Yoo-mi). The world’s unluckiest woman is paired with the man who was accidentally born into the wrong world.</p><p>Together, the two will go on the final journey of Hae-jo in his life. Joining the cast are Oh Jung-se and Kim Hae-sook who will be portraying the roles of Eo-heung and Beom Ho-ja, respectively.</p><p>A trailer of the series was also posted on social media earlier this week to the delight of the fans of the actors. It showcased how Hae-jo found out about his brain tumors while Jo Jae-mi learned about her premature menopause despite expectations of giving birth.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/9/5/fresh-scoops/squid-game-star-lee-you-mi-makes-history-as-firs-202191"><strong>READ: ‘Squid Game’ star Lee You-mi makes history as first Korean actress to win an Emmy<br/></strong></a></div><p>In the same trailer, it was revealed that the two main characters used to be lovers in the past. Jo Jae-mi was then given the choice to run away with Hae-jo who made a surprise appearance on her wedding day with Oh Jung-se.</p><p>Meanwhile, fans from all over the world expressed their excitement after the trailer dropped. Some shared how they’ve been waiting for this all year round and can’t wait for the series to be released.</p><p>“Finally we have a date! I’ve been waiting for this for so long,” a fan shared.</p><p>“Yay!! Been patiently waiting!! So excited,” another fan expressed.</p><p>Woo Do-hwan is known for his roles in the hit K-dramas and movies such as <em>Bloodhounds, My Country: The New Age, The Divine Fury, </em>and<em> Tempted,</em> among others.</p><p>Meanwhile, Lee Yoo-mi is set to make a comeback after the success of her series, <em>Strong Girl Nam-soon </em>where she played the role of Gang Nam-soon. She is also the first Korean actress to bag an Emmy award back in 2022 as Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series for her role in <em>Squid Game.</em></p>

<p>The chemistry of Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi in the trailer of 'Mr. Plankton' is undeniable.</p>

The chemistry of Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi in the trailer of 'Mr. Plankton' is undeniable.

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Woo Do-hwan, Lee Yoo-mi star in new Netflix romcom series

Drew Acierto

Published October 15, 2024 03:03 PM PHT

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Updated November 18, 2024 10:47 AM PHT

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