Mr. Plankton is very different from We are all deadbut Netflix’s newest K-drama is the perfect show for anyone missing the cast of the zombie series. Since almost three years have passed since the premiere of We are all deadThe best way to scratch that itch to see more of this show is to watch other K-dramas starring at least one of its actors. While the cast of We are all dead includes a long line of young actors who haven’t been in many projects yet, many have already starred in other big K-dramas.
When the time comes We are all dead season 2 premieres, most of the zombie K-drama’s lead actors will likely have starred in at least a few other shows. This puts into perspective how long We are all deadThe second season is taking a long time. One of We are all dead The actors who have shined the most since the horror K-drama’s release in January 2022 are Lee Yoo-mi, who played the controversial Lee Na-yeon in season 1. Strong girl, coming soonLee Na-yeon has now led her own web series on Netflix, Mr. Plankton.
Lee Na-yeon’s Actress Lee Yoo-mi Steals the Show in Netflix’s Mr. Plankton
Lee Na-yeon plays Jo Jae-mi in Mr.
Mr. Plankton was one of the most anticipated K-dramas of 2024 and it did not disappoint. Not only does it include a fantastic cast led by Lee Na-yeon, Woo Do-hwan, and On Jung-se, but all of the actors shine in their respective roles. Lee Na-yeon gives a particularly impressive performance as Jo Jae-mia woman in her late 20s who can’t rest. Jae-mi is a funny character, which is evident in her first scene in the series, but she is also a very tragic protagonist.
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Mr. Plankton Cast |
Character |
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Woo Do-hwan |
Hae Jo |
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Lee Yoo Mi |
Jo Jae-mi |
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Oh Jungse |
Eo Heung |
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Kim Hae Sook |
Boom Ho-ja |
Lee Na-yeon is able to show both sides of the character, which is helped by the fact that Mr. Plankton is a romantic K-drama and a dark comedy. The series deals with heavy themes, including Jae-mi’s dream of becoming a mother being crushed by an early menopause diagnosis and Hae Jo discovering a brain tumor. Lee Na-yeon had already shined in supporting roles such as squid game and We are all deadbut Mr. Plankton it’s a great reminder that she can land leading roles.
Lee Yoo-mi’s character Mr. Plankton couldn’t be more different from Na-yeon
Jae-mi will have you rooting for her from the first scene
For those who discovered Lee Na-yeon in We are all dead and I want to watch Mr. Planktonit will be shocking how different Jae-mi is from Na-yeon. In We are all deadLee Yoo-mi plays a repulsive character who is willing to infect a colleague with the zombie virus on purpose just because she doesn’t like him. While Na-yeon received a redemption of sorts shortly before her deathher character remained one of the most hated villains in a K-drama. The actress even had to acknowledge how much hate her character was receiving.
In Mr. Plankton, Lee Yoo-mi plays a funny and charismatic character who is trying to overcome all the challenges that life throws at her. Lee Yoo Mi Mr. Plankton character also puts into perspective how much time has passed since We are all dead season 1 is out. In the zombie series, the actress played a high school student. In Mr. Planktonshe is a 28 year old woman who is about to get married. Still, if Lee Yoo-mi could make such an impact on We are all deadIt’s no surprise that she did very well as a leading actress.
Lee Yoo-mi’s Career Has Reached New Heights Since We All Died
Since then, Lee Yoo-mi has become an Emmy-winning actress
While Lee Yoo-mi was already a promising actress before We are all deadher career reached new heights between 2021 and 2022. In late 2021, she played Ji-yeong, also known as Player 240, in squid game – this role would earn Lee Yoo-min an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in September 2022. Around the same time, she starred in Jegal Mental Trainer. In 2023, Lee Yoo-min once again proved her talent as a leading actress in Strong girl, coming soona spinoff of the fan-favorite K-drama Strong girl Bong-soon.
Considering that Gwi-nam killed Na-yeon in We are all dead In the first season, it is safe to say that Lee Yoo-mi will not return for the second season of the zombie K-drama. Still, it would have been nice if Na-yeon had survived a little longer. Giving such a hated character a redemption arc would have been risky, but it could have worked, especially considering how great an actress Lee Yoo-mi is. Without considering, Mr. Plankton is another example of We are all dead actor shining in yet another project.