Start-Up

Top Cast

Suzy as Seo Dal-mi
Nam Joo-hyuk as Nam Do-san
Kim Seon-ho as Han Ji-pyeong
Kang Hanna as Won In-jae
Kim Hae-sook as Choi Won-deok
Kim Do-wan as Kim Yong-san
Kim Won-hae as Nam Seong-hwan
Song Sun-mi as Cha Ah-hyun
Yoo Su-bin as Lee Chul-san
Seo Yi-sook as Yoon Seon-hak

Seasons

Start-Up (2020)

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

Episodes:

Ep. 1: START-UP (2020-10-17)

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.
Ep. 2: FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS) (2020-10-18)

To preserve Dal-mi's past and to support her future, Choi Won-deok asks Han Ji-pyeong to pull off an impossible task.
Ep. 3: Angel (2020-10-24)

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.
Ep. 4: Sandbox (2020-10-25)

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.
Ep. 5: Hackathon (2020-10-31)

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.
Ep. 6: Key Man (2020-11-01)

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.
Ep. 7: Burn Rate (2020-11-07)

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.
Ep. 8: Backup (2020-11-08)

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.
Ep. 9: Risk (2020-11-14)

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.
Ep. 10: Demo Day (2020-11-15)

Ji-pyeong gives Dal-mi long-awaited answers and a confession. Seeking success on his own terms, Do-san considers a golden opportunity.
Ep. 11: Exit (2020-11-21)

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.
Ep. 12: Acqhire (2020-11-22)

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.
Ep. 13: Comfort Zone (2020-11-28)

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.
Ep. 14: Elevator Speech (2020-11-29)

Tasked with recruiting top developers into her company, Dal-mi pitches her idea at Samsan Tech. Do-san gets away to clear his head.
Ep. 15: MVP (Minimum Viable Product) (2020-12-05)

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.
Ep. 16: Scale Up (2020-12-06)

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.