Synopsis: In "The Potato Lab" Season 1, Episode 3, airing March 8, 2025, Kim Mi-kyung (Lee Sun-bin) panics to avoid So Baek-ho (Kang Tae-oh) after their awkward rain encounter. During a village potato-cooking contest, Baek-ho steps in to help her, sparking rumors.

Her ex, Park Gi-se (Lee Hak-joo), arrives at the lab, stirring jealousy and forcing Mi-kyung to face past wounds. Meanwhile, Baek-ho’s softer side emerges as he bonds with the team over spuds, hinting at growing feelings.