Park Hye-ryun
Director
Start-Up (2020)
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.
Released Oct. 17, 2020
Episode 81 min
14+
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Keywords: tmdb.technology, tmdb.business-start-up, tmdb.love-triangle, tmdb.competition, tmdb.unrequited-love, tmdb.lying, tmdb.app-developer + 55 more, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.artificial-intelligence-a-i, imdb.industry, imdb.feel-good-romance, imdb.2020s, imdb.21st-century, imdb.kdrama, imdb.korean-drama, imdb.k-drama, imdb.based-on-manhwa, tmdb.sibling-rivalry, tmdb.inspiring, tmdb.grandmother-granddaughter-relationship, tmdb.charming, tmdb.romantic, imdb.literal-minded, imdb.deception, imdb.image-recognition, imdb.sister-sister-relationship, imdb.debt, imdb.business, imdb.workplace, imdb.pen-pals, imdb.cyrano-de-bergerac-plot, imdb.business-adviser, imdb.hot-dog, imdb.tech-company, imdb.love-triangle, imdb.food-truck, imdb.advisor, imdb.ceo, imdb.workplace-relationship, imdb.investing, imdb.father-daughter-relationship, imdb.technology-company, imdb.mother-daughter-relationship, imdb.secret-identity, imdb.ambition, imdb.going-blind, imdb.one-sided-love, imdb.competition, imdb.software-engineer, imdb.birdhouse, imdb.plant, imdb.startup, imdb.investor, imdb.pen-pal, imdb.jealousy, imdb.pen-pal-relationship, imdb.start-up, imdb.investment-firm, imdb.blindness, imdb.orphan, imdb.workplace-drama, tmdb.romcom
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Studio Dragon, HiSTORY
Network: tvN
Country: South Korea
Languages:
English,
Korean
8.2
S1E1 - 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, midnight
8.4
S1E2 - 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, midnight
7.8
S1E3 - 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, midnight
8.5
S1E4 - 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, midnight
8.5
S1E5 - 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, midnight
8.3
S1E6 - 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, midnight
8.2
S1E7 - 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, midnight
9.3
S1E8 - 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, midnight
10.0
S1E9 - 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, midnight
8.0
S1E10 - 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, midnight
6.0
S1E11 - 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, midnight
7.0
S1E12 - 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, midnight
S1E13 - 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, midnight
8.0
S1E14 - 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, midnight
6.0
S1E15 - 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, midnight
5.5
S1E16 - 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, midnight
Network: tvN
Episode Runtime: 81 min.
Season Runtime: 1298 min.
Released: Oct. 17, 2020
Last Air Date: Dec. 6, 2020, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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