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Start-Up

8.2/10 393 votes
DramaComedy

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

Created by:
Park Hye-ryun
Cast:
Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, Kang Han-na
Language:
Korean
Country:
South Korea
Network:
tvN

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Start-Up

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Episode 1

★ 8.2

START-UP

2020-10-17 · 85m

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.

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Episode 2

★ 8.4

FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

2020-10-18 · 84m

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

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Episode 3

★ 7.8

Angel

2020-10-24 · 83m

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.

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Episode 4

★ 8.5

Sandbox

2020-10-25 · 81m

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.

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Episode 5

★ 8.5

Hackathon

2020-10-31 · 82m

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.

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Episode 6

★ 8.3

Key Man

2020-11-01 · 82m

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.

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Episode 7

★ 8.2

Burn Rate

2020-11-07 · 78m

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.

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Episode 8

★ 9.3

Backup

2020-11-08 · 81m

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.

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Episode 9

★ 10.0

Risk

2020-11-14 · 81m

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.

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Episode 10

★ 8.0

Demo Day

2020-11-15 · 85m

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

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Episode 11

★ 6.0

Exit

2020-11-21 · 77m

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.

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Episode 12

★ 7.0

Acqhire

2020-11-22 · 86m

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.

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Episode 13

Comfort Zone

2020-11-28 · 73m

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.

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Episode 14

★ 8.0

Elevator Speech

2020-11-29 · 81m

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

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Episode 15

★ 6.0

MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

2020-12-05 · 78m

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.

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Episode 16

★ 5.5

Scale Up

2020-12-06 · 81m

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.

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Cast

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

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