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Start-Up is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on tvN on October 17, 2020. It has 1 season and 16 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 16 "Scale Up", aired on December 6, 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.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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16 episodes · 1 season

Start-Up

2020 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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

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    16. Scale Up

    Finale

    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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

Cast & crew

Created by Park Hye-ryun

  • Bret Allan Lindquist

    Bret Allan Lindquist

    2STO employee

  • Shin Dong-hoon

    Shin Dong-hoon

    Investor

  • Ji Seong-geun

    Ji Seong-geun

    Bus passenger

  • Ahn Su-bin

    Ahn Su-bin

    Lee Min-ji

  • Park Choong-seon

    Park Choong-seon

    Il Cheung Construction & Trading manager

  • Park Young-soo

    Park Young-soo

    Real estate agent

  • Yu Mi-ran

    Real estate agent

  • Kim Jong-ho

    Kim Jong-ho

    SH Venture Capital employee

  • Choi Yun-seol

    Choi Yun-seol

    Hotel waitress

  • Bae Bo-ram

    Bae Bo-ram

    Lucca The Tea barista

  • Jung Ji-hyeon

    Jung Ji-hyeon

    Lucca The Tea barista

  • Kim Ji-in

    Kim Ji-in

    Seo-hyun

  • Yoo Seung-il

    Yoo Seung-il

    Cheon-ho's father

  • Hong Boo-hyang

    Hong Boo-hyang

    Cheon-ho's mother

  • Kwon Ki-ju

    Deliveryman

  • Kwon Ban-seok

    Kwon Ban-seok

    Investor

Start-Up FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Start-Up?

Start-Up has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 6, 2020.

When did the latest episode of Start-Up come out?

The most recent episode of Start-Up, Season 1 Episode 16 "Scale Up", aired on December 6, 2020.

How many seasons of Start-Up are there?

Start-Up has 1 season with 16 episodes in total.

When did Start-Up first air?

Start-Up first aired on tvN on October 17, 2020.

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