The Potato Lab

Name: The Potato Lab
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2025-03-01
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Lee Sun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, Lee Hak-ju, Kim Ga-eun, Shin Hyeon-seung

ENDED1 Season12 Episodes★ 7.7

The Potato Lab is a comedy and drama series on tvN that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 12 episodes.

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NetworktvN

First AiredMar 1, 2025

Last AiredApr 6, 2025

GenreComedy, Drama

Runtime75 min

Created ByKim Ho Soo

Original Title감자연구소

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

A potato researcher with 12 years of experience who is working on a secret project and a newly appointed eccentric director go head to head before falling for each other in a sweet office romance.

WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

Lee Sun-bin

Kim Mi-kyung

Kang Tae-oh

So Baek-ho

Lee Hak-ju

Park Gi-se

Kim Ga-eun

Lee Ong-ju

Shin Hyeon-seung

Kim Hwan-kyung

Yoo Seung-mok

Bu Jae-jung

Kwak Ja-hyung

Ko Jeong-hae

Woo Jeong-won

Ju Seung-hui

Yoon Jeong-seop

Lee Chung-hyeon

Nam Hyeon-woo

Kwon Hui-dong

Jeong Sin-hye

Yoon Hee-Jin

Son Ji-yoon

CEO Yoon

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 12 episodes

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Six years ago, Mi-kyung, who was in a workplace romance at Wonjin Retail, lost both love and her job due to her boyfriend’s betrayal and impulsively ran away to her younger brother’s guesthouse. One day, while researching potatoes in the fresh air of Daegwallyeong, news comes that Seonnyeo Foods is acquired by Wonjin Retail, and an attractive yet cold-hearted figure, Baek-ho, is appointed as the new head of the Potato Research Institute. Kim Mi-kyung and So Baek-ho don’t get along and they have conflicts on pretty much everything.

E1That Wonhan Bastard

Mar 1, 202570m

While facing some internal anger for his harsh corporate changes, So Baek-ho clashes with the fierce Kim Mi-kyung when he visits her potato research lab.

E2The Hot Director

Mar 2, 202576m

After Baek-ho unwittingly moves into Mi-kyung's guest house and sets up an office at her lab, she turns the village against him — resulting in a fiasco.

E3The Price of a Kiss

Mar 8, 202576m

After Mi-kyung panics to avoid running into Baek-ho, he comes to her aid during a potato cooking competition. She later runs into a figure from her past.

E4This message has been deleted

Mar 9, 202567m

Baek-ho deals devastating news to Mi-kyung, forcing her to figure out her next steps. But later, an emergency forces the two to work together.

E5Person of Interest

Mar 15, 202576m

Baek-ho and Mi-kyung see new sides of each other, and feelings begin to blossom. A new arrival at the guesthouse stirs jealousy in Mi-kyung.

E6False Goat's Beard

Mar 16, 202575m

After a shakeup at the potato lab, Baek-ho and Mi-kyung take a business trip together. But soon after, Baek-ho starts avoiding her, leaving her confused.

E7Softie Sweetie

Mar 22, 202576m

With their feelings made clear, Mi Gyeong and Baek Ho head out on their first date. But shortly after, they realize that rumors spread quickly at work

E8Lethal

Mar 23, 202568m

The sudden appearance of an unwelcome visitor wreaks havoc at the guesthouse. Mi Gyeong later panics out after discovering a secret relationship.

E9I Regret It

Mar 29, 202578m

While Mi-kyung struggles with past wounds, Baek-ho worries about her well-being. Later, they share a tender and intimate moment in a potato flower field.

E10Yes

Mar 30, 202579m

After witnessing a surprising moment between Park Ki-se and Mi-kyung, Baek-ho learns the truth about her past — leading him to confess everything.

E11Disaster

Apr 5, 202576m

Feeling betrayed by Baek-ho, Mi-kyung shuts him out. But as the tension between the two escalates, their colleagues scheme to reconcile them.

E12MK107

Apr 6, 202584m

Mi-kyung's lab days dwindle, leaving her future with Baek-ho uncertain. What will their next chapter hold?

About The Potato Lab

The Potato Lab is a comedy, drama series on tvN. The show first aired on Mar 1, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 12 episodes. The Potato Lab has ended. It has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 71 votes. The cast includes Lee Sun-bin, Kang Tae-oh, Lee Hak-ju, Kim Ga-eun, Shin Hyeon-seung. Created by Kim Ho Soo.