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Start-Up

Start-Up · 16 episodes · 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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    Episode 1

    START-UP

    Oct 17, 2020

    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.

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    Episode 2

    FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

    Oct 18, 2020

    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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    Episode 3

    Angel

    Oct 24, 2020

    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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    Episode 4

    Sandbox

    Oct 25, 2020

    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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    Episode 5

    Hackathon

    Oct 31, 2020

    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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    Episode 6

    Key Man

    Nov 1, 2020

    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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    Episode 7

    Burn Rate

    Nov 7, 2020

    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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    Episode 8

    Backup

    Nov 8, 2020

    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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    Episode 9

    Risk

    Nov 14, 2020

    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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    Episode 10

    Demo Day

    Nov 15, 2020

    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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    Episode 11

    Exit

    Nov 21, 2020

    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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    Episode 12

    Acqhire

    Nov 22, 2020

    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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    Episode 13

    Comfort Zone

    Nov 28, 2020

    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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    Episode 14

    Elevator Speech

    Nov 29, 2020

    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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    Episode 15

    MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

    Dec 5, 2020

    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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    Episode 16

    Scale Up

    Dec 6, 2020

    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.