What To Watch After Start-Up?

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  • Search: WWW

    1. Search: WWW

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Set in the IT Industry

    Search:  WWW is a great drama to watch after Start Up in my opinion.  There’s three strong female leads (kind of like Dal Mi) who are all trying to make it in the same industry and a romance for everyone as all three leads have their own romance stories.  No potentially dissatisfied SML in this one - u/starchip03

    Search: WWW is actually everything I had hoped Start Up would've been.  - u/icommentingifs

    Search: WWW did go into the depths of how and what web portals need to handle everyday.  - u/SohamB22

    Search: WWW - did really well with the business aspect we follow three high positioned women in two rivaling companies you get the team spirit you got in the samsan tech start up and you get the legal terms explained better and you also get a more full fledged view om larger companies think search operators like google and Yahoo maybe? The character development and the business setting is amazing. The drama also was shot beautifuly .  - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Level Up

    2. Level Up

    Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    Another Drama Set In The IT Industry

    Level Up- so this has both the business aspect and the coding aspect. The drama does a good job explaining the terms and business lingo similar to the way start Up did - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Because This Is My First Life

    3. Because This Is My First Life

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Set In The IT Industry

    Because This Is My First Life- the ml character is coding genius just like Nam do san , he also has that nerdy personality where explains everything in algorithms and explains things super factual as dosan does and he works in a small start up company. - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Lucky Romance

    4. Lucky Romance

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    Another rom-com set around the IT industry with a love triangle

    Lucky Romance - has the tech and coding aspect to it , also there is a Love triangle set up. - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Radiant Office

    5. Radiant Office

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    Another Drama set around an office featuring a Female Lead who is waiting for her moment to shine

    Radiant Office - this is neither tech or start up businesses but more of a office drama and start up kind of gave the vibe of office too - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Drama Special Season 11: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

    A More Realistic Take On Working at a Start Up

    The Joys and Sorrows of Work - This drama special is a short look at the reality of working at a start up, it acts as an enjoyable PSA about finding the right work - life balance whilst still being an enjoyable watch. - u/sianiam

  • Cheese in the Trap

    7. Cheese in the Trap

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    Another Drama with similar love triangle to that of Start-Up

    Cheese in the TrapGives major second lead syndrome, the love triangle is a sub plot in this drama. It focuses on the lives of university students. The SML was pretty much the only sane character and rest all did questionable actions and choices. I had myself rooting for the SML till the end. It’s a good drama, something different. - u/Fatooz

  • Who Are You: School 2015

    8. Who Are You: School 2015

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    Another Drama with similar love triangle to that of Start-Up also starring Nam Joo Hyuk

    Who Are You: School 2015: It also stars Nam Joo-Hyuk as the ML. The drama also gives major second lead syndrome as the SML had a stronger plot and back story, his character arc was as well developed as that of Han Ji-Pyeong in Start-Up. The drama is very nice, it deals with bullying and evokes strong emotions. - u/Fatooz

  • Reply 1988

    9. Reply 1988

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes

    Another Drama with similar love triangle to that of Start-Up 

    Reply 1988: Had a similar love triangle where many people rooted for the SML. The drama also very well developed the character arc of the SML and hence people were more drawn towards him. This is a very heartwarming and wholesome drama that depicts the relationships between friends and families. The individual stories are also really nice. - u/Fatooz

  • Reply 1994

    10. Reply 1994

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

    Another Drama with similar love triangle to that of Start-Up 

    I am watching Reply 1994 to keep me entertained while waiting for the next episodes of Start Up and I absolutely love it! The love triangle is absolutely heart breaking, though.  - u/Wanda_dance

  • Hi! School - Love On

    11. Hi! School - Love On

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    Another Drama With a Love Triangle With Similar Friendship Feels

    Hi School Love On- the sml was strong here too but the ml really appreciated and wanted the sml as a friend which is why I think this love triangle was easier to watch, but the level of rivalry between the two is similar to the triangle in start up even if the FL only has eyes for the ml. There is also a strong theme of friendship that reminds one of the samsan bros - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Moorim School

    12. Moorim School

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    Another Drama With A Love Triangle but with Bromance

    Moorim School- also has a love triangle where the sml is not ready to give up on the fl but he never really has a chance, there is an overall deep friendship between all the characters and the rivals enemies in the triangle develope a good bromance - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • While You Were Sleeping

    13. While You Were Sleeping

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    Another Drama by the team behind Start-Up (Same Writer & Director) with a strong pilot episode + Also Starring Bae Suzy

    While You Were Sleeping: It’s written and directed by the writer and director of Start-Up. It also stars Suzy as the FL. The drama is a good fantasy crime thriller romance. The main plot device was pretty engaging and the drama keeps you hooked for a good amount of time.  - u/Fatooz

    While You Were Sleeping- this drama was written by the same writer as start up and she did a really good pilot , it was emotional and suspenseful , thrilling and  funny too. She did a really good job at putting in a lot of plot in the pilot in a fast pace that was and although the drama later looses the fast pace of the pilot it continued to be just as moving and good as the pilot, this is my favorite work by the writer because it is good overall through out the drama. The fml is Suzy again and her bond with her onscreen Mom is similar to the Bond between Dalmi and haelmoni , as if it is mother and daughter against the world or grandma and granddaughter against the world in start up.  - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Pinocchio

    14. Pinocchio

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

    Another Drama by the writer of Start Up

    PinocchioIt’s a good revenge drama that focuses on the lives of young reporters and how they come across situations and cases similar to what they’ve faced in their lives. There is good romance as well, the characters are very well written and the drama is well paced. It’s also written by Park Hye-Ryun. - u/Fatooz

  • I Hear Your Voice

    15. I Hear Your Voice

    Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes

    Another Drama by the writer of Start Up

    I Can Hear Your VoiceThis is written by the writer of Start-Up. It’s a fantasy crime romance thriller. It keeps the viewers on the edge of your seat and hooked. It’s also a noona romance.  - u/Fatooz

  • Dream High

    16. Dream High

    Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes

    Another Drama by the writer of Start Up + Also Starring Bae Suzy

    Dream High - This is written by the writer of Start-Up, also stars Suzy in the leading role. This drama also had a love triangle where the audiences were rooting for the SML till the end. His character arc was also as well developed as Han Ji-Pyeong’s from Start-Up. The drama is a fun watch with some great characters. - u/Fatooz

    Dream High - I think this one is really similar to start up and you can definitely notice that the same writer did this one because the theme of friendship and rivalry is strong here too and just like in start up the writer blurs the lines between ml and sml and she created a ml that is diffrent from the typical ml. Actually the character son Sam dong is very similar to the dorky and quarky personality trait that Nam do san has. In dream high Sam dong follows Suzys character in a similar way to how dosan follows Suzys character Dalmi in start up. Also you will be rooting for both the ml and sml in this one just like you did in start up.  Furthermore the side couple in dream high is kind of a reversed saga chulsan situation where the girl played by iu is being very chulsan obivous about who she likes. - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Hotel del Luna

    17. Hotel del Luna

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    Another Drama by the same Director 

    Hotel Del Luna: It’s directed by the director of Start-Up and hence the cinematography is as beautiful as that of Start-Up. The drama is well paced and has some really good side plots along with the main plot. I was more invested in these side plots than the main plot, the characters were well written and overall a good fantasy romcom. - u/Fatooz

  • My Love from the Star

    18. My Love from the Star

    Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

    Another Drama by the same Director 

    You Who Came From The Stars: This drama was also directed by the director of Start-Up. It has a stellar cast, though there is a love triangle you will be still rooting for the main couple. The plot was very nice and the chemistry between the leads was amazing. A must watch fantasy romcom.  - u/Fatooz

  • Vagabond

    19. Vagabond

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Bae Suzy

    Vagabond- Suzy's character comes of as strong here but we are also shown ger vulnerable side just like in start up where Dalmi begins like a strong character but her vulnerablility is shown the further we watch. - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • 100 Days My Prince

    20. 100 Days My Prince

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Kim Seon Ho

    100 Days My PrinceKim Seon-Ho plays the SML in this drama and we see him suffering in this drama too. It’s a light hearted historical romantic comedy, it’s well paced, the main leads are adorable and the plot is also nice. - u/Fatooz

  • You Drive Me Crazy

    21. You Drive Me Crazy

    Korean Special - 2018, 4 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Kim Seon Ho

    You Drive Me CrazyThis is a short drama where Kim Seon-Ho is the ML. It’s friends to lovers trope and the chemistry is amazing between the leads, makes your heart flutter.  u/Fatooz

    You Drive me Crazy - the one single drama where he is ml , it is only for ep long but it is worth the watch and you feel kind of warm and fuzy while watching. Also his character is somewhat similar to HJP - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Eulachacha Waikiki Season 2

    22. Eulachacha Waikiki Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Kim Seon Ho

    Welcome to Waikiki Season 2 - Nice and relaxing comedy drama with a bit of romance mixed, with Seon Ho Kim as the ML, his chemistry with Moon Ka Young is so great, they always show each other support on instagram too. - u/gxthshawty

  • Strongest Deliveryman

    23. Strongest Deliveryman

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Kim Seon Ho

    You should check out Strongest Deliveryman for him lol. He plays a cocky character at first, but his backstory is compelling, he has a love-line with 2nd FL, and it's fun seeing his bromance with Go Kyung-pyo. (Who speaking of, he's also really talented/charming as well) but Kim Seon-ho blew him out the water here.  - u/labrinthear

    Strongest Deliveryman - I would not recommend the drama at all ..but have to say the only saving grace was kim seon ho and the SFL ..their chemistry was soooooo good they were adorable plus their love story was far better than the main leads ..I literally skipped almost all scenes of the main couple just finished the drama for the second leads..  - u/zeenatahmed

    Strongest Deliveryman - I watched it when it came out. It was pretty good. I like the side couple better than the main. I fell for Kim Seon Ho watching this drama - u/bts88

    Strongest Deliveryman - He's wonderful in the drama! The drama itself maybe isn't the best but it introduced me to him and I was so charmed by him and his character. He gets a really funny/cute romance and some good character development. - u/AnnaInspirit

    Strongest Deliveryman - Another good performance by Seonho here he plays the antagonist to the ml kind of. The character he plays is similar to the rough side of HJP  - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    24. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Nam Joo Hyuk

    Weightlifting Fairy Kim Book Joo - More Nam Joo Hyuk, but in a completely different role than Do-san, ALOT more romance and fluff, great chemistry between the leads as well. - u/gxthshawty

    Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo- No Love triangle here but strong themes of friendship , we get the reversed Sam dan trio this time with FL being in the trio friendship squad, we also have Nam Jo hyuk as ml and taking on the role of the funny guy here too  - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • The School Nurse Files

    25. The School Nurse Files

    Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Nam Joo Hyuk

    School Nurse Files - I started watching it because Nam Joo Hyuk was in it. Performance wise, I think he did a really good job in his character. But I think you will enjoy the series only if you enjoy/tolerate/experiment with surrealism, and take in all the wackiness that comes with the story. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and would recommend you to give it a try. - u/smKutty

    School Nurse Files - He's good. His character was interesting, kind of mysterious and quiet but also pretty cute. They didn't focus on his looks really, it was quite the opposite.  - u/nicole_positiv

    School Nurse Files - I enjoyed it. He was good, very different to other characters he's played. The show is weird but oddly compelling. - u/speedysoprano

  • Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    26. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Kang Ha Na

    She made a really good performance in Scarlet Heart Ryeo and of you think about it her character there is somewhat similar to sin injae - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • Dr. Romantic Season 2

    27. Dr. Romantic Season 2

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    Another Drama Starring Kim Joo Heon

    Dalmi's father was only in the pilot but he left an impression and the actor is very talented I liked hus performance in Dr romantic 2 where he plays a bit more complex character that is an antagonist but he manages to show his enotions well. - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • My Father Is Strange

    28. My Father Is Strange

    Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes

    Another drama starring Kim Hae Sook

    I loved how loveable she was in start up but I like her a lot in My Father is Strange where her character is a bit more complex. -  u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

  • XX

    29. XX

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    A Female Centred Web Drama With Similar Vibes

    XX is only similar regarding that it has a female centered plot & is about buisness, but the drama / webdrama gave me a lot of simillar vibes & i really liked it. - u/yooN___

  • When the Camellia Blooms

    30. When the Camellia Blooms

    Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

    Another drama with a shy and soft male lead like Nam Do San 

    Yong Shik in When The Camellia Blooms is a fluffball and completely smitten at first sight - u/ PrizeReputation7

  • When the Weather Is Fine

    31. When the Weather Is Fine

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    Another drama with a shy and soft male lead like Nam Do San 

    Eun Seob in When the Weather is Fine. Seo Kang Joon is soooo cute as the ML. - u/hi_bye_kdrama

    When the Weather is Fine - I'm rewatching this now and falling in love even more with Eun Seob than I did the first time around, he is SO adorable and such a warm, comforting character.  - u/PurpleCabbage_1

  • Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol

    32. Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    Another drama with a shy and soft male lead like Nam Do San 

    Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol -The ML is shy but at the same time so soft. He is the one you’re looking for! The drama is also really adorable and feel good. The pacing is so good and it’s a no bullshit, no over-the-top drama. I love it and definitely recommend to watch it. - u/Fatooz

  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    33. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    Another Drama With a Similar Colour Scheme

    It's Okay To Not  Be Okay - start up had this colorful sheme /filter and I think this drama has the same colorful aesthetic in your screen - u/Lazy_Neighborhood_19

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