Lee Sun-bin and Kang Tae-oh will show off a unique romance with their magnetic chemistry that is more appealing because they are different.

The production team of tvN‘s new Saturday-Sunday drama ‘Potato Research Institute’ (directed by Kang Il-soo and Shim Jae-hyun, written by Kim Ho-soo) released couple still cuts of Kim Mi-kyung (played by Lee Sun-bin) and So Baek-ho (played by Kang Tae-oh) on the 13th.

‘Potato Research Institute’ depicts a healing comic romance where Baek-ho, a cold-hearted man of principle, appears in front of Mi-kyung, for whom potatoes are her whole life, and she swirls around like a whirlwind of potatoes. The romance between the two polar opposites, which unfolds in a potato research center in a mountain valley, is expected to bring pleasant laughter and a different kind of excitement.

The couple still cuts released by the production team capture the ever-changing relationship between Kim Mi-kyung and So Baek-ho. Kim Mi-kyung crosses her arms and looks at So Baek-ho as if she is displeased. So Baek-ho looks away into the air as if she is annoyed, hinting at their relationship. The reunion in the potato field is also interesting. Unlike Kim Mi-kyung in full work clothes, So Baek-ho appears in a suit without an inch of disarray. The contrast between So Baek-ho, who closes his eyes and enjoys a cup of coffee despite Kim Mi-kyung’s sharp urging, and Kim Mi-kyung, who is displeased with the situation, makes people laugh.



In another photo, the distance between them, which has become even closer as if they have hit it off, causes excitement. Kim Mi-kyung is staring at something while holding So Baek-ho‘s ball, and So Baek-ho gives the ball back to her without resistance. The sight of the two of them staring somewhere while wearing headlamps makes people laugh. Curiosity grows about the ever-changing relationship between Kim Mi-kyung and So Baek-ho, who used to growl at each other whenever they met.

In the drama, Kim Mi-kyung is a character who experiences dynamic emotional changes because of So Baek-ho, who is as interesting a research subject as a potato. Lee Sun-bin described her relationship with So Baek-ho as the “epitome of N-pole and S-pole,” and said, “Mi-kyung and Baek-ho, who are polar opposites, have a sweet and spicy charm that draws them together even though they bicker.” Kang Tae-oh also said, “Mi-kyung and Baek-ho have many differences. You will be able to see the process of them seeping into each other through the various episodes that unfold at that point.”



The synergy between Lee Sun-bin and Kang Tae-oh is another point to watch. Lee Sun-bin said, “The set with actor Kang Tae-oh was very enjoyable and full of energy. He is a considerate actor with good manners, so it was easy to work together. “I think we were able to show the romantic and comical chemistry between Mi-kyung and Baek-ho well,” he said. Kang Tae-oh said, “Thanks to actress Lee Sun-bin’s special energy, we were able to become close quickly. I think the chemistry in the drama was well captured. We were able to create a complete scene thanks to our teamwork where we take care of and are considerate of each other.”

“Potato Research Institute” will premiere on March 1 at 9:20 p.m.

Hong Se-young, Donga.com reporter, projecthong@donga.com

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