

Backstreet Rookie
It tells an unpredictable 24-hour love story of the four-dimensional innocent girl Jung Saet Byeol who was once a troublemaker and the adorkable caring male store manager, Choi Dae Hyun, in the context of a convenience store. They have met each other accidentally 4 years ago, back then Saet Byeol asked Dae Hyun to buy cigarettes for them. Until now, Saet Byeol comes to the convenience store Dae Hyun runs for a part-time job, their hilarious romantic story starts.
Where to watch Backstreet Rookie in United States
Click a service to open Backstreet Rookie there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Backstreet Rookie streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki, iQIYI | — |
| Canada | iQIYI, Rakuten Viki | — |
| Germany | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Backstreet Rookie
Backstreet Rookie is a 2020 Korean-language comedy and drama series created by Lee Myung-woo and Son Geun-joo. The cast is led by Ji Chang-wook, Kim You-jung, Do Sang-woo. It spans 1 season and 16 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki, iQIYI.
Backstreet Rookie was produced by Taewon Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was first aired on June 19, 2020, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Director
- Lee Myung-woo
- Created by
- Lee Myung-woo, Son Geun-joo
- Writers
- Son Geun-joo
- First aired
- June 19, 2020
- Last aired
- August 8, 2020
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (16 episodes)
- Network
- SBS, Lifetime
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Taewon Entertainment
Backstreet Rookie cast & crew
Backstreet Rookie was created by Lee Myung-woo and Son Geun-joo and written by Son Geun-joo.
The cast features Ji Chang-wook as Choi Dae-Hyun, Kim You-jung as Jung Saet-Byul, Do Sang-woo as Jo Seung-Jun, Han Seon-hwa as Yoo Yeon-Joo, Ahn Sol-bin as Jung Eun-Byu, and Kim Min-gue as Kang Ji-Wook.
Is Backstreet Rookie worth watching?
Backstreet Rookie holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 147 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.
With 1 season and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Backstreet Rookie is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Backstreet Rookie
In United States, you can stream Backstreet Rookie on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Backstreet Rookie

Ji Chang-wook
Choi Dae-Hyun

Kim You-jung
Jung Saet-Byul

Do Sang-woo
Jo Seung-Jun

Han Seon-hwa
Yoo Yeon-Joo

Ahn Sol-bin
Jung Eun-Byu

Kim Min-gue
Kang Ji-Wook

Lee Byung-joon
Choi Yong-Pil

Kim Sun-young
Gong Boon-hee

Woo Hyeon
Kwon Eui-choo

Lee Yoon-hee
Cha Kye-buk

Kyeon Mi-ri
Kim Hye-ja

Seo Ye-hwa
Hwang Geum-Bi
Backstreet Rookie — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Backstreet Rookie in United States?
Backstreet Rookie is streaming on Rakuten Viki, iQIYI in United States.
▸Is Backstreet Rookie on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — Backstreet Rookie is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is Backstreet Rookie in?
Backstreet Rookie is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Backstreet Rookie are there?
Backstreet Rookie has 1 season with 16 episodes in total.
▸What is Backstreet Rookie rated?
Backstreet Rookie is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 147 ratings.











