The BEST episodes of Start-Up

Every episode of Start-Up ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Start-Up!

Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.

Last Updated: 1/16/2024Network: tvNStatus: Ended
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Risk
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8.75
51 votes

#1 - Risk

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Hackathon
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8.67
52 votes

#2 - Hackathon

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Backup
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8.65
48 votes

#3 - Backup

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Start-Up
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8.52
82 votes

#4 - Start-Up

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Angel
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8.46
54 votes

#5 - Angel

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Sandbox
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8.45
53 votes

#6 - Sandbox

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/25/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Exit
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8.43
49 votes

#7 - Exit

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/21/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Acqhire
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8.40
47 votes

#8 - Acqhire

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/22/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
Key Man
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8.37
52 votes

#9 - Key Man

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Burn Rate
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8.35
51 votes

#10 - Burn Rate

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/7/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Family, Friends, Fools
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8.17
58 votes

#11 - Family, Friends, Fools

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2020

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

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Demo Day
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8.06
47 votes

#12 - Demo Day

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/2020

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

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Comfort Zone
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8.04
49 votes

#13 - Comfort Zone

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/28/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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Scale-Up
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8.02
55 votes

#14 - Scale-Up

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/6/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
Elevator Speech
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7.96
50 votes

#15 - Elevator Speech

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/29/2020

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

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
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7.91
43 votes

#16 - MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/5/2020

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.

Directors: Oh Choong-hwan
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