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Originally titled Start-Up (Korean: 스타트업), this drama aired in late 2020 but is often associated with the 2019-2020 production era of high-budget K-dramas. It is set in the fictional Sandbox, South Korea’s equivalent of Silicon Valley, where young entrepreneurs chase their dreams of becoming the next big tech giant. In India, piracy is a criminal offense under
The Premise: The story revolves around Seo Dal-mi (played by Bae Suzy), a young woman who dreams of becoming Korea’s Steve Jobs. She has a fascinating backstory involving a childhood pen pal named "Nam Do-san." When she grows up, she mistakenly believes that a successful programmer named Han Ji-pyeong (Kim Seon-ho) is her childhood pen pal. However, the real Nam Do-san (Nam Joo-hyuk) is actually a struggling founder of a failing math tutoring app. She has a fascinating backstory involving a childhood
To fix the misunderstanding—or perhaps to complicate it further—the real Nam Do-san steps in to pretend to be her pen pal to win her heart and save his company. What follows is a tangled web of lies, ambition, and romance set against the high-stakes backdrop of the start-up business world. She isn't a damsel in distress
The visual chemistry between Bae Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk is undeniable. Suzy, often called the "Nation's First Love" in Korea, brings a fiery determination to her role that makes her a relatable heroine. She isn't a damsel in distress; she is a driver of her own destiny.
If you ask any K-drama fan about Start-Up, the first thing they will likely mention is Han Ji-pyeong. Played by the incredibly talented Kim Seon-ho, this character sparked a global phenomenon known as "Good Boy Syndrome." Han Ji-pyeong is a successful venture capitalist with a sharp tongue but a heart of gold. His unrequited love for the heroine and his silent sacrifices made him the breakout star of the show. For many viewers, the tension between the main couple and Han Ji-pyeong is the glue that holds the series together.