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Premiered

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Ended: Sunday, December 6, 2020

When does Start-Up Season 1 come out?

Start-Up Season 1 premiered Saturday, October 17, 2020 on tvN and ended Sunday, December 6, 2020. The season has 16 episodes.

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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Start-Up Season 1 release schedule

Start-Up Season 1 episode release dates
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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.

Saturday · 6 years ago

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.

Sunday · 6 years ago

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.

Saturday · 6 years ago

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.

Sunday · 6 years ago

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.

Saturday · 6 years ago

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.

Sunday · 6 years ago

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.

Saturday · 6 years ago

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.

Sunday · 6 years ago

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.

Saturday · 5 years ago

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.

Sunday · 5 years ago

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.

Saturday · 5 years ago

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.

Sunday · 5 years ago

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.

Saturday · 5 years ago

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.

Sunday · 5 years ago

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.

Saturday · 5 years ago

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.

Sunday · 5 years ago

Start-Up Season 1 guest stars

  • 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 Season 1 FAQ

When does Start-Up Season 1 come out?

Start-Up Season 1 premiered Saturday, October 17, 2020 on tvN.

How many episodes are in Start-Up Season 1?

Start-Up Season 1 has 16 episodes.

Are new episodes of Start-Up Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released daily.

When is the Start-Up Season 1 finale?

The Start-Up Season 1 finale (Episode 16) aired Sunday, December 6, 2020.

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