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Start-Up

2020·Series·TV-14·72 min·8.2(373)

The place where our story ignites.

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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Where to watch Start-Up in United States

Click a service to open Start-Up there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Start-Up streaming around the world?

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United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About Start-Up

Start-Up is a 2020 Korean-language drama and comedy series created by Park Hye-ryun. The cast is led by Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho. It spans 1 season and 16 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Start-Up was produced by Studio Dragon and HighZium Studio and made in South Korea. It was first aired on October 17, 2020, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by
Park Hye-ryun
First aired
October 17, 2020
Last aired
December 6, 2020
Original language
Korean
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 (16 episodes)
Network
tvN
Country
South Korea
Production
Studio Dragon, HighZium Studio
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Start-Up cast & crew

Start-Up was created by Park Hye-ryun.

The cast features Suzy as Seo Dal-mi, Nam Joo-hyuk as Nam Do-san, Kim Seon-ho as Han Ji-pyeong, Kang Han-na as Won In-jae, Kim Hae-sook as Choi Won-deok, and Kim Do-wan as Kim Yong-san.

Is Start-Up worth watching?

Start-Up holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 373 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.

With 1 season and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, Start-Up is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Start-Up

In United States, you can stream Start-Up on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Start-Up

Suzy

Suzy

Seo Dal-mi

Nam Joo-hyuk

Nam Joo-hyuk

Nam Do-san

Kim Seon-ho

Kim Seon-ho

Han Ji-pyeong

Kang Han-na

Kang Han-na

Won In-jae

Kim Hae-sook

Kim Hae-sook

Choi Won-deok

Kim Do-wan

Kim Do-wan

Kim Yong-san

Kim Won-hae

Kim Won-hae

Nam Seong-hwan

Song Sun-mi

Song Sun-mi

Cha Ah-hyun

Yoo Su-bin

Yoo Su-bin

Lee Chul-san

Seo Yi-sook

Seo Yi-sook

Yoon Seon-hak

Kim Hee-jung

Kim Hee-jung

Park Geum-jeong

Stephanie Lee

Stephanie Lee

Jeong Sa-ha

Start-Up — FAQs

Where can I watch Start-Up in United States?

Start-Up is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Start-Up on Netflix?

Yes — Start-Up is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Start-Up in?

Start-Up is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including English, Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Start-Up are there?

Start-Up has 1 season with 16 episodes in total.

What is Start-Up rated?

Start-Up is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.2/10 audience score from 373 ratings.

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