Shows Like Start-Up

Ranked by shared creators, cast, themes, genre, and network — not just generic recommendations.

The Producers

2015·S1 · 12 episodes·★ 7.2

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Like Flowers in Sand

2023·S1 · 12 episodes·★ 7.5

Themes: inspiring, competition, romcomFans also watchedDrama & Comedy

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

2016·S1 · 16 episodes·★ 8.3

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Jealousy Incarnate

2016·S1 · 24 episodes·★ 7.7

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Love Alarm

2019·S2 · 14 episodes·★ 6.5

Themes: technology, love triangleFans also watchedStarring Song Sun-mi

The Heirs

2013·S1 · 20 episodes·★ 7.5

Themes: sibling rivalry, love triangleFans also watchedComedy & Drama

Castaway Diva

2023·S1 · 12 episodes·★ 7.8

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Welcome to Waikiki

2018·S2 · 36 episodes·★ 8.2

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Strong Woman Do Bong-Soon

2017·S1 · 16 episodes·★ 8.1

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Reply 1988

2015·S1 · 20 episodes·★ 9.0

Themes: charming, love triangle, romcom

Be Melodramatic

2019·S1 · 16 episodes·★ 8.2

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Love to Hate You

2023·S1 · 10 episodes·★ 7.8

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Love Scout

2025·S1 · 12 episodes·★ 7.7

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Crash Course in Romance

2023·S1 · 16 episodes·★ 7.7

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UnREAL

2015·S4 · 38 episodes·★ 7.7

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High Fidelity

2020·S1 · 10 episodes·★ 7.7

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Love Next Door

2024·S1 · 16 episodes·★ 7.6

Themes: charming, romcomDrama & Comedy

No Gain No Love

2024·S1 · 12 episodes·★ 7.5

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Dynamite Kiss

2025·S1 · 14 episodes·★ 7.4

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My Dearest Nemesis

2025·S1 · 12 episodes·★ 7.3

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