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The Potato Lab review

감자연구소

2025tvN12 ep~75 min~15h total

Checked and re-read

The ratings

7.8 on MyDramaList, and written reviews land right beside it, story at 7.4.

MDL rating
7.8/10
21k votes on MyDramaList
Written reviews
7.4/10 story
Rewatch value 6.6/10
Episode by episode
Weaker second half, 7.5 then 6.5

MyDramaList figures checked . See it there. How we read these.

Is it worth it

A mountain-valley romcom set in a potato research centre, and the setting is funnier and more charming than it has any right to be. The rivalry-to-romance arc works, episode four is the high point, and the twelve episodes are pleasant throughout if never urgent. Two side plots are left unanswered. A breath of fresh air that does not overstay its welcome.

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.

The feel of it
PaceSteady
RomanceThe whole point
Emotional loadEasy
Comfort rewatchSometimes

Slow start Episode 3. The research station setting and the rivalry both land here, and episode 4 is the best hour before a long slide.

Where we recommend it

On 4 lists