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Start-Up: Start-Up

Poster for Start-Up Season 1

16 episodes · first aired Oct 17, 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.

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  1. 1 START-UP Oct 17, 2020 · 1h 25m 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. 2 FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS) Oct 18, 2020 · 1h 24m 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. 3 Angel Oct 24, 2020 · 1h 23m 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. 4 Sandbox Oct 25, 2020 · 1h 21m 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. 5 Hackathon Oct 31, 2020 · 1h 22m 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. 6 Key Man Nov 1, 2020 · 1h 22m 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. 7 Burn Rate Nov 7, 2020 · 1h 18m 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. 8 Backup Nov 8, 2020 · 1h 21m 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. 9 Risk Nov 14, 2020 · 1h 21m 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. 10 Demo Day Nov 15, 2020 · 1h 25m Ji-pyeong gives Dal-mi long-awaited answers and a confession. Seeking success on his own terms, Do-san considers a golden opportunity.
  11. 11 Exit Nov 21, 2020 · 1h 17m 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. 12 Acqhire Nov 22, 2020 · 1h 26m 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. 13 Comfort Zone Nov 28, 2020 · 1h 13m 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. 14 Elevator Speech Nov 29, 2020 · 1h 21m 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. 15 MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Dec 5, 2020 · 1h 18m 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. 16 Scale Up Dec 6, 2020 · 1h 21m 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.