Following the end of the previous episode, Baek-ho and Mi-kyung remain in opposition, but things get more complicated when Baek-ho moves into a guesthouse that Mi-kyung frequently visits. This proximity leads to some hilarious and tension-filled encounters, raising the question: Is Mi-kyung’s irritation with Baek-ho a sign of something more? As her friend Ong-ju suggests, perhaps she’s lashing out at him because she’s attracted to him.
Baek-ho’s Unraveling and the Love Rival Emerges
One of the highlights of this episode is how The Potato Lab refuses to make Baek-ho a perfect, untouchable male lead. Despite his status as a handsome and successful businessman, the show doesn’t hesitate to make him the butt of the joke at times. He stumbles, gets flustered, and struggles to navigate Mi-kyung’s world, making him a more dynamic and engaging character.
Adding fuel to the fire, a love rival emerges in the form of Ki-se, who has a complicated past with both Baek-ho and Chairman Wang, Yoon’s mother. It turns out Ki-se was the one who sent Baek-ho to the potato lab in the first place as an act of petty revenge, without realizing Mi-kyung was there. This revelation adds another layer to the developing story and suggests deeper connections between the characters.
The Kiss That Came Too Soon?
Then comes the episode’s biggest surprise—Baek-ho and Mi-kyung’s first kiss. K-Drama fans might have expected a slow burn, but The Potato Lab throws convention out the window by having them share a drunken kiss at the end of Episode 2. It’s unexpected, impulsive, and fueled by alcohol—especially since it’s revealed that this is Baek-ho’s first time getting drunk. While some might argue this moment came too soon, it certainly sets the stage for exciting complications in future episodes.
Final Thoughts
Episode 2 of The Potato Lab successfully balances humor, workplace drama, and romantic tension. With engaging character development and an early romantic twist, the show is already breaking away from predictable K-Drama formulas.
Will Baek-ho and Mi-kyung’s relationship grow, or was their kiss just an alcohol-induced mistake? And what role will Ki-se’s vendetta play in their growing dynamic? With so many moving parts, The Potato Lab is shaping up to be an unpredictable and entertaining watch.
