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Start-Up

16 episodes · 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.

  1. 1START-UP

    17 Oct 2020 · 1 hr 25 min

    8.2 (13)

    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. 2FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

    18 Oct 2020 · 1 hr 24 min

    8.4 (7)

    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. 3Angel

    24 Oct 2020 · 1 hr 23 min

    7.8 (5)

    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. 4Sandbox

    25 Oct 2020 · 1 hr 21 min

    8.5 (3)

    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. 5Hackathon

    31 Oct 2020 · 1 hr 22 min

    8.5 (3)

    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. 6Key Man

    01 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 22 min

    8.3 (3)

    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. 7Burn Rate

    07 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 18 min

    8.2 (3)

    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. 8Backup

    08 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 21 min

    9.3 (3)

    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. 9Risk

    14 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 21 min

    10.0 (1)

    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. 10Demo Day

    15 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 25 min

    8.0 (1)

    Ji-pyeong gives Dal-mi long-awaited answers and a confession. Seeking success on his own terms, Do-san considers a golden opportunity.

  11. 11Exit

    21 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 17 min

    6.0 (1)

    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. 12Acqhire

    22 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 26 min

    7.0 (1)

    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. 13Comfort Zone

    28 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 13 min

    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. 14Elevator Speech

    29 Nov 2020 · 1 hr 21 min

    8.0 (2)

    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. 15MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

    05 Dec 2020 · 1 hr 18 min

    6.0 (2)

    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. 16Scale Upfinale

    06 Dec 2020 · 1 hr 21 min

    5.5 (2)

    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.