Deep Dive: Mr Plankton [Eps. 1-10] - Talking Family Traumas, John Na, Love & Sad Endings

These Dramatic Days: A Tw-drama and K-drama Podcast

Ever want to go on a roadtrip with your ex and fall in love again before it's too late? Today Jen talks about the heartwarming and heartbreaking drama, Mr Plankton. We discuss Hae Jo's bad boy trope and Jae Mi's quirky outcast trope. We remember the beautiful love story between Hae Jo and Jae Mi and disect the secret behind John Na's character. Jen also explains the complicated dynamics between Hae Jo and his father, who fans of Mr Plankton call "Darth Vader Daddy." Lastly, we talk about why this sad ending was so beautiful and so perfectly well done.

Opening and closing song credits: Massobeats - Lush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyQdjwNFTuI

Podcast Notes (Things I mentioned to check out):

-Woo Do Hwan and Lee Yoo Mi's Chemistry in a short staring video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCJKs_JyiPl/?hl=en

-Woo Do Hwan and Lee Yoo Mi's Chemistry in Mr Plankton's Behind the Scenes Netflix video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYmapRZ72uk

-Interview with Woo Do Hwan about the Ad Lib ending (Use Google translate for English): https://adenews.imbc.com/M/Detail/437587

Dramas/ Films that remind me of Mr Plankton for further watching:

-Uncontrollably Fond [Korean Drama]

-Life is Beautiful [Korean Film]

-Move to Heaven [Korean Drama]

-1 Litre of Tears [Japanese Dramas]

-Starlight [Taiwanese Drama]

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