Lee Sun-bin and Kang Tae-oh are getting one step closer.

The production team of tvN‘s Sat-Sun drama ‘Potato Research Institute’ (directed by Kang Il-soo, Shim Jae-hyun, written by Kim Ho-soo) revealed the changed atmosphere between Kim Mi-kyung (played by Lee Sun-bin) and So Baek-ho (played by Kang Tae-oh) on the 16th ahead of the broadcast of Episode 6. From a late-night potato field date to the ‘Ball-poke’ (ball poking) prank, the strangely different appearances of the two arouse excitement. Here, the appearance of the Potato Family, Go Jeong-hae (played by Kwak Ja-hyung), Joo Seung-hee (played by Woo Jung-won), Lee Chung-hyun (played by Yoon Jung-seop), and Jang Seul-gi (played by Kim Ji-ah), who sensed the romantic atmosphere, also adds to the curiosity.




In the previous 5th episode, the relationship between Kim Mi-kyung and So Baek-ho was reversed. So Baek-ho was once again overcome with unfamiliar emotions, whether it be resentment or jealousy, when he heard that Kim Mi-kyung discussed the lab’s concerns with Park Ki-se (played by Lee Hak-joo) instead of him. The two, who continue their ‘some’ with each other while exchanging apologies, have risen to the position of each other‘s ‘gapgu (fool who thinks he’s the boss)’, making people look forward to the future developments even more.

Meanwhile, a decisive turning point comes to the relationship between Kim Mi-kyung and So Baek-ho in episode 6. First, the unusual atmosphere at the Potato Research Institute catches the eye. Kim Mi-kyung is carefully tasting two types of potato chips while So Baek-ho watches. The sight of her pupils dilating as if surprised by something hints at the storm that has hit the Potato Research Institute. So Baek-ho has declared that he will change the potato variety used to produce potato chips. Kim Mi-kyung, flustered by So Baek-ho‘s sudden announcement, makes a bet on the pride of her ‘Gamchinja (potato crazy person)’.





Kim Mi-kyung and So Baek-ho’s ‘Midnight Potato Field Date’ also attracts attention. Kim Mi-kyung goes on a business trip with So Baek-ho to show off a new variety of potatoes she was researching. So Baek-ho is crouching down, equipped with a head lantern, and engrossed in the potatoes. So Baek-ho‘s ‘Ballcock’ prank by Kim Mi-kyung also attracts attention. In particular, the potato family’s appearance, which is strangely close to Kim Mi-kyung and So Baek-ho, is also interesting. Seung-hee and Jang Seul-gi, who are full of suspicion, and the serious faces of Go Jeong-hae and Lee Chung-hyun, who seem to have discovered solid evidence, add to the curiosity.

‘Potato Research Institute’ Episode 6 airs on the 16th at 9:20 p.m.

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

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