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Start-Up
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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Seasons
Start-Up
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.2START-UP
2020-10-17 · 85mThe 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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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.4FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)
2020-10-18 · 84mTo 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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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.8Angel
2020-10-24 · 83mJi-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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E04
Episode 4
★ 8.5Sandbox
2020-10-25 · 81mDespite 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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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.5Hackathon
2020-10-31 · 82mDal-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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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.3Key Man
2020-11-01 · 82mIn-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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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.2Burn Rate
2020-11-07 · 78mGrappling 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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E08
Episode 8
★ 9.3Backup
2020-11-08 · 81mDevastating 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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E09
Episode 9
★ 10.0Risk
2020-11-14 · 81mDo-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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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0Demo Day
2020-11-15 · 85mJi-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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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.0Exit
2020-11-21 · 77mKim 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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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.0Acqhire
2020-11-22 · 86mAlex 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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E13
Episode 13
Comfort Zone
2020-11-28 · 73mDal-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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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.0Elevator Speech
2020-11-29 · 81mTasked 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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E15
Episode 15
★ 6.0MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
2020-12-05 · 78mJung 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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E16
Episode 16
★ 5.5Scale Up
2020-12-06 · 81mDo-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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Suzy
Seo Dal-mi
Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Do-san
Kim Seon-ho
Han Ji-pyeong
Kang Han-na
Won In-jae
Kim Hae-sook
Choi Won-deok
Kim Do-wan
Kim Yong-san
Kim Won-hae
Nam Seong-hwan
Song Seon-mi
Cha Ah-hyun
Yoo Su-bin
Lee Chul-san
Seo Yi-sook
Yoon Seon-hak