The Potato Lab — Season 1
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 d
About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. That Wonhan Bastard
6.0Aired 1 March 2025 • 70 min
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.
2. The Hot Director
7.0Aired 2 March 2025 • 76 min
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.
3. The Price of a Kiss
6.0Aired 8 March 2025 • 76 min
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.
4. This message has been deleted
7.0Aired 9 March 2025 • 67 min
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.
5. Person of Interest
7.0Aired 15 March 2025 • 76 min
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.
6. False Goat's Beard
7.0Aired 16 March 2025 • 75 min
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.
7. Softie Sweetie
6.0Aired 22 March 2025 • 76 min
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
8. Lethal
7.0Aired 23 March 2025 • 68 min
The sudden appearance of an unwelcome visitor wreaks havoc at the guesthouse. Mi Gyeong later panics out after discovering a secret relationship.
9. I Regret It
7.0Aired 29 March 2025 • 78 min
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.
10. Yes
7.0Aired 30 March 2025 • 79 min
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.
11. Disaster
6.0Aired 5 April 2025 • 76 min
Feeling betrayed by Baek-ho, Mi-kyung shuts him out. But as the tension between the two escalates, their colleagues scheme to reconcile them.
12. MK107
6.0Aired 6 April 2025 • 84 min
Mi-kyung's lab days dwindle, leaving her future with Baek-ho uncertain. What will their next chapter hold?