Start-up (2020) Episode 7 Apr 2026
Following Do-san’s protective act, Dal-mi chases him to the rooftop. In a surge of gratitude and growing affection, she initiates a passionate kiss, signaling her shift in feelings toward the "present-day" Do-san.
A flashback reveals Dal-mi’s preference for the "old" Do-san (the letter writer) as her first love, though she admits the present version makes her heart flutter in ways she didn't expect. Themes and Foreshadowing Start-Up (2020) Episode 7
Inspired by Grandma Choi's (Kim Hae-sook) failing eyesight, Do-san proposes a business idea focused on social good: an AI app that acts as eyes for the visually impaired. The Love Triangle Reaches a Peak Following Do-san’s protective act, Dal-mi chases him to
Episode 7 of the 2020 K-drama , titled "Burn Rate," serves as a pivotal emotional and professional turning point for the series. The episode shifts focus from the initial excitement of entering Sandbox to the harsh realities of startup life and the deepening complications of the central love triangle. Professional Conflicts and Idealism Themes and Foreshadowing Inspired by Grandma Choi's (Kim
Ji-pyeong (Kim Seon-ho) begins to openly grapple with his suppressed feelings for Dal-mi, attempting to distance himself even as he finds it impossible to stop caring.
Dal-mi seeks an alliance with her stepfather’s company, Morning Group, but discovers they only want to use Samsan Tech for cheap data collection rather than their AI expertise.