Start-Up

The Worst Episodes of Start-Up

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Young entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.
Episodes
16
Avg. Rating
7.9
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8.5
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  1. 6.9/10(280 votes)

    #1 - MVP (Minimum Viable Product)

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    S1:E15

    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.

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  2. 7.2/10(261 votes)

    #2 - Comfort Zone

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    S1:E13

    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.

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  3. 7.3/10(317 votes)

    #3 - Scale Up

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    S1:E16

    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.

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  4. 7.5/10(260 votes)

    #4 - Elevator Speech

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    S1:E14

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

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  5. 7.6/10(241 votes)

    #5 - Acqhire

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    S1:E12

    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.

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  6. 7.8/10(229 votes)

    #6 - Demo Day

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    S1:E10

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

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  8. 7.9/10(294 votes)

    #7 - FFF (FAMILY, FRIENDS, FOOLS)

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    S1:E2

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

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  9. 8.1/10(272 votes)

    #8 - Angel

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    S1:E3

    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.

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  10. 8.1/10(219 votes)

    #9 - Exit

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    S1:E11

    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.

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  11. 8.2/10(265 votes)

    #10 - Sandbox

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  12. 8.2/10(228 votes)

    #11 - Key Man

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  13. 8.2/10(223 votes)

    #12 - Backup

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  14. 8.3/10(230 votes)

    #13 - Burn Rate

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  15. 8.5/10(436 votes)

    #14 - START-UP

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    S1:E1

    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.

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  16. 8.5/10(223 votes)

    #15 - Risk

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  17. 8.6/10(264 votes)

    #16 - Hackathon

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    S1:E5

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"MVP (Minimum Viable Product)" is the worst rated episode of "Start-Up". It scored 6.9/10 based on 280 votes. Directed by Oh Choong-hwan and written by Park Hye-ryun, it aired on 12/5/2020. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Comfort Zone".