TV Series2020 · 1 season · 16 episodes · Ended

Start-Up

Name: Start-Up
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Bae Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, Kang Han-na, Kim Hae-sook

Taste attributes: comedydramarobots/ai/spaceromanceslowfresh & originalimaginarysimpleenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiplove conquers all

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"The place where our story ignites."

Boxlist takeA heightened comedy-drama series that is fresh, straightforward and emotional. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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8.4 /10

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Season

Season 1

· 2020 · 16 episodes

Episodes (16)

1START-UP17 Oct 2020
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.
2FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)18 Oct 2020
To preserve Dal-mi's past and to support her future, Choi Won-deok asks Han Ji-pyeong to pull off an impossible task.
3Angel24 Oct 2020
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.
4Sandbox25 Oct 2020
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.
5Hackathon31 Oct 2020
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.
6Key Man1 Nov 2020
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.
7Burn Rate7 Nov 2020
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.
8Backup8 Nov 2020
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.
9Risk14 Nov 2020
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.
10Demo Day15 Nov 2020
Ji-pyeong gives Dal-mi long-awaited answers and a confession. Seeking success on his own terms, Do-san considers a golden opportunity.
11Exit21 Nov 2020
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.
12Acqhire22 Nov 2020
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.
13Comfort Zone28 Nov 2020
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.
14Elevator Speech29 Nov 2020
Tasked with recruiting top developers into her company, Dal-mi pitches her idea at Samsan Tech. Do-san gets away to clear his head.
15MVP (Minimum Viable Product)5 Dec 2020
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.
16Scale Up6 Dec 2020
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.