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Start-Up

Start-Up
★ 8.2/10•2020•1h 12m•TV-14•Drama•Comedy
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The place where our story ignites.

Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageKO
First Air DateOct 17, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - START-UPE185m

START-UP

The spring Seo Dal-mi lost everything, Nam Do-san's letters kept her company. Fifteen years later, she needs him by her side to prove Won In-jae wrong.

Oct 17, 2020

Episode 2 - FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)E284m

FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

To preserve Dal-mi's past and to support her future, Choi Won-deok asks Han Ji-pyeong to pull off an impossible task.

Oct 18, 2020

Episode 3 - AngelE383m

Angel

Ji-pyeong scrambles to transform Do-san into the man of Dal-mi's dreams. A rude awakening prompts In-jae to close one door and open another.

Oct 24, 2020

Episode 4 - SandboxE481m

Sandbox

Despite differing pasts, Dal-mi and In-jae fight for their dreams at the same starting line. Ji-pyeong sets out to protect Dal-mi and help Do-san.

Oct 25, 2020

Episode 5 - HackathonE582m

Hackathon

Dal-mi and In-jae present their teams' ideas on the hackathon stage. A story about Dal-mi's upbringing moves Ji-pyeong to fight for her success.

Oct 31, 2020

Episode 6 - Key ManE682m

Key Man

In-jae uses lessons from her father and stepfather to her advantage. A clash over company shares tests Dal-mi, who turns to Ji-pyeong for advice.

Nov 1, 2020

Episode 7 - Burn RateE778m

Burn Rate

Grappling with his feelings for Dal-mi, Ji-pyeong avoids her. Do-san's knowledge of Won-deok's condition inspires a business idea for Samsan Tech.

Nov 7, 2020

Episode 8 - BackupE881m

Backup

Devastating news gives Dal-mi another reason to make the app a success. Won Du-jeong's plan to teach Do-san and Dal-mi a lesson backfires.

Nov 8, 2020

Episode 9 - RiskE981m

Risk

Do-san and Ji-pyeong struggle to bear the weight of their untold truths. Doubts and a mix-up lead Dal-mi to the place where it all started.

Nov 14, 2020

Episode 10 - Demo DayE1085m

Demo Day

Ji-pyeong gives Dal-mi long-awaited answers and a confession. Seeking success on his own terms, Do-san considers a golden opportunity.

Nov 15, 2020

Episode 11 - ExitE1177m

Exit

Kim Yong-san forces Ji-pyeong to reflect on his past remarks. In-jae and Dal-mi's companies showcase rivaling programs using the same technology.

Nov 21, 2020

Episode 12 - AcqhireE1286m

Acqhire

Alex Kwon shows his true colors, proving Ji-pyeong right and fulfilling Samsan Tech's worst fears. Do-san tells Ji-pyeong about Won-deok's health.

Nov 22, 2020

Episode 13 - Comfort ZoneE1373m

Comfort Zone

Dal-mi and In-jae's self-driving car is hit by a ransomware attack. Samsan Tech founders return after a successful three-year stint in San Francisco.

Nov 28, 2020

Episode 14 - Elevator SpeechE1481m

Elevator Speech

Tasked with recruiting top developers into her company, Dal-mi pitches her idea at Samsan Tech. Do-san gets away to clear his head.

Nov 29, 2020

Episode 15 - MVP (Minimum Viable Product)E1578m

MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

Jung Sa-ha and Lee Chul-san begin dating in secret. A boozy, heartfelt conversation with Do-san helps Ji-pyeong make a decision about Dal-mi.

Dec 5, 2020

Episode 16 - Scale UpE1681m

Scale Up

Do-san and Dal-mi envision new goals for their future. Ji-pyeong finds a way to pay forward his gratitude for Won-deok. In-jae returns to her roots.

Dec 6, 2020

Actors

Suzy

Suzy

Seo Dal-mi

Nam Joo-hyuk

Nam Joo-hyuk

Nam Do-san

Kim Seon-ho

Kim Seon-ho

Han Ji-pyeong

Kang Han-na

Kang Han-na

Won In-jae

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Hae-sook

Choi Won-deok

Kim Do-wan

Kim Do-wan

Kim Yong-san

Kim Won-hae

Kim Won-hae

Nam Seong-hwan

Song Seon-mi

Song Seon-mi

Cha Ah-hyun

Yoo Su-bin

Yoo Su-bin

Lee Chul-san

Seo Yi-sook

Seo Yi-sook

Yoon Seon-hak

Kim Hee-jung

Kim Hee-jung

Park Geum-jeong

Stephanie Lee

Stephanie Lee

Jeong Sa-ha

Cho Tae-kwan

Cho Tae-kwan

Alex Kwon

Uhm Hyo-seop

Uhm Hyo-seop

Won Doo-jung

Yeo Jin-goo

Yeo Jin-goo

Jang Young-sil (voice)

Lee Min-ryung

Lee Min-ryung

Jang Yi-soo

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