Start-Up (2020)

Episode 1 - START-UP

October 17, 2020 β€’ 85 minutes

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.


Episode 2 - FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

October 18, 2020 β€’ 84 minutes

To preserve Dal-mi's past and to support her future, Choi Won-deok asks Han Ji-pyeong to pull off an impossible task.


Episode 3 - Angel

October 24, 2020 β€’ 83 minutes

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.


Episode 4 - Sandbox

October 25, 2020 β€’ 81 minutes

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.


Episode 5 - Hackathon

October 31, 2020 β€’ 82 minutes

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.


Episode 6 - Key Man

November 1, 2020 β€’ 82 minutes

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.


Episode 7 - Burn Rate

November 7, 2020 β€’ 78 minutes

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.


Episode 8 - Backup

November 8, 2020 β€’ 81 minutes

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.


Episode 9 - Risk

November 14, 2020 β€’ 81 minutes

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.


Episode 10 - Demo Day

November 15, 2020 β€’ 85 minutes

Ji-pyeong gives Dal-mi long-awaited answers and a confession. Seeking success on his own terms, Do-san considers a golden opportunity.


Episode 11 - Exit

November 21, 2020 β€’ 77 minutes

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.


Episode 12 - Acqhire

November 22, 2020 β€’ 86 minutes

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.


Episode 13 - Comfort Zone

November 28, 2020 β€’ 73 minutes

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.


Episode 14 - Elevator Speech

November 29, 2020 β€’ 81 minutes

Tasked with recruiting top developers into her company, Dal-mi pitches her idea at Samsan Tech. Do-san gets away to clear his head.


Episode 15 - MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

December 5, 2020 β€’ 78 minutes

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.


Episode 16 - Scale Up

December 6, 2020 β€’ 81 minutes

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.