

Air Date
October 17, 2020
Episodes
16 episodes
Start-Up
Season 1
Overview
Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.
Episodes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

16. Scale Up
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.

Bae Suzy
Seo Dal-mi

Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Do-san

Kim Seon-ho
Han Ji-pyeong

Kang Han-na
Won In-jae

Kim Hae-sook
Choi Won-deok

Kim Do-wan
Kim Yong-san

Kim Won-hae
Nam Seong-hwan

Song Sun-mi
Cha Ah-hyun

Yoo Su-bin
Lee Chul-san

Seo Yi-sook
Yoon Seon-hak

Kim Hee-jung
Park Geum-jeong

Stephanie Lee
Jeong Sa-ha

Cho Tae-kwan
Alex Kwon

Uhm Hyo-seop
Won Doo-jung

Yeo Jin-goo
Jang Young-sil (voice)

Lee Min-ryung
Jang Yi-soo

Song Ho-su
Lee Dae-myung

Jang Se-hyun
Nam Cheon-ho

Kim Min-seok
Park Dong-cheon

Kang You-seok
Shin Hyeon