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description Start-Up Overview

Start-Up is a South Korean television series centered around aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the competitive tech industry. The narrative involves a woman’s ambitions alongside a complex romantic relationship with two men, one a former love interest and another posing as such. The show aired on tvN from October 2020 through December 2020 and is accessible via Netflix.

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info Start-Up Specifications

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South Korea

help Start-Up FAQ

How many episodes does the Korean drama Start-Up have?

The Korean drama Start-Up consists of 16 episodes, which is the standard length for a TVN weekend drama. It aired in 2020 and was also made available internationally on Netflix.

Who plays the male leads in Start-Up?

Start-Up stars Nam Joo-hyuk and Kim Seon-ho as the two male leads competing for the attention of the female protagonist Seo Dal-mi, played by Bae Suzy. The rivalry between the two characters became a major talking point among K-drama fans.

Is Start-Up available on Netflix?

Yes, Start-Up was released as a Netflix original internationally and all 16 episodes are available for streaming on the platform. The show was a co-production between TVN and Netflix, airing simultaneously in Korea and on the streaming service.

What is the 'Do-San vs. Ji-Pyeong' debate in Start-Up about?

The debate centers on whether Seo Dal-mi should end up with Nam Do-san (Nam Joo-hyuk) or Han Ji-pyeong (Kim Seon-ho), and it became one of the most passionate shipping debates in K-drama history. Many viewers felt Ji-pyeong's long-term devotion deserved reciprocation, while others preferred Do-san's growth and partnership with Dal-mi.

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