What To Watch After Start-Up?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheese in the Trap: Gives 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another Drama by the writer of Start Up

Pinocchio: It’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

Another Drama by the writer of Start Up

I Can Hear Your Voice: This 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

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

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

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

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

Another Drama Starring Kim Seon Ho

100 Days My Prince: Kim 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

Another Drama Starring Kim Seon Ho

You Drive Me Crazy: This 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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___

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

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

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

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