Promotional poster for Netflix's romantic comedy series 'Mr. Plankton.' Photo courtesy of NetflixSouth Korean actors Woo Do-hwan and Lee Yoo-mi are set to star together in a new romantic comedy series, scheduled to premiere on Netflix in November.

Titled "Mr. Plankton," the series follows a man with little time left to live and an unfortunate woman who inadvertently joins him on the final journey of his life, the streaming platform said in a statement.

Netflix also unveiled on Monday the trailer for the show, which begins with Do-hwan's character, Hae-jo, discovering that he has brain tumors. Meanwhile, Jae-mi, portrayed by Yoo-mi, learns that she is experiencing premature menopause despite expectations of giving birth.

The two are revealed to be ex-lovers, with Hae-jo making an unexpected appearance on Jae-mi's wedding day, offering to whisk her away. Another scene also introduces viewers to Jae-mi's fiancé, Eo-heung, played by actor Oh Jung-se.

"Mr. Plankton" is slated to drop on November 8.

Do-hwan is known for his roles in popular dramas such as "Tempted," "The King: Eternal Monarch," "Joseon Attorney" and "Bloodhounds," while Yoo-mi gained recognition for her Emmy-winning performance in "Squid Game."

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Meanwhile, Jung-se known for his performances in shows such as "When the Camellia Blooms," "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" and "Sweet Home."

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