Start-Up
“The place where our story ignites.”
Original title: 스타트업
Creator
Park Hye-ryun
Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.
Seasons
1
Episodes
16
Country
South Korea
Status
Ended
Cast
Suzy
Seo Dal-mi · 16 eps
Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Do-san · 16 eps
Kang Han-na
Won In-jae · 16 eps
Kim Hae-sook
Choi Won-deok · 16 eps
Yoo Su-bin
Lee Chul-san · 16 eps
Kim Seon-ho
Han Ji-pyeong · 16 eps
Kim Hee-jung
Park Geum-jeong · 16 eps
Kim Won-hae
Nam Seong-hwan · 16 eps
Yeo Jin-goo
Jang Young-sil (voice) · 16 eps
Kang You-seok
Shin Hyeon · 16 eps
Seo Yi-sook
Yoon Seon-hak · 16 eps
Jang Se-hyun
Nam Cheon-ho · 16 eps
Kim Do-wan
Kim Yong-san · 16 eps
Uhm Hyo-seop
Won Doo-jung · 16 eps
Song Seon-mi
Cha Ah-hyun · 16 eps
Moon Dong-hyeok
Won Sang-su · 16 eps
Stephanie Lee
Jeong Sa-ha · 16 eps
Kim Min-seok
Park Dong-cheon · 16 eps
Joo Bo-young
Shin Jeong · 16 eps
Cho Tae-kwan
Alex Kwon · 16 eps
Lee Min-ryung
Jang Yi-soo · 16 eps
Song Ho-su
Lee Dae-myung · 16 eps
Kim Kang-hoon
Nam Do-san (young) · 4 eps
Heo Jung-eun
Seo Dal-mi (young) · 4 eps
Jo Ah-ra
Deputy Manager Jung · 4 eps
Kim Ju-hun
Seo Cheong-myeong · 3 eps
Nam Da-reum
Han Ji-pyeong (young) · 2 eps
Lee Re
Won In-jae (young) · 2 eps
Yoon Seo-hyun
Lucca The Tea HR manager · 2 eps
Kim Ji-in
Seo-hyun · 2 eps
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Trailer
Official trailer
Start-Up
Where to Watch
Streaming
Netflix Episode Guide
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
12
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.
13
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.
14
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.
15
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.
16
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.
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