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First Aired: October 17th, 2020
Status: Ended
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Network: tvN
Summary: 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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# of Episodes: 16
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# of Episodes I haven't watched: 16
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Season 1
Episode 1: START-UP
Air Date: October 17th, 2020
Summary: 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)
Air Date: October 18th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: October 24th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: October 25th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: October 31st, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 1st, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 7th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 8th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 14th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 15th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 21st, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 22nd, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 28th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: November 29th, 2020
Summary: 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)
Air Date: December 5th, 2020
Summary: 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
Air Date: December 6th, 2020
Summary: 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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