Backstreet Rookie 2020
What is Backstreet Rookie?
Backstreet Rookie is a 2020 South Korean television series that aired on the SBS network. The show, which falls under the comedy and drama genres, consists of 16 episodes that originally broadcast between June 19, 2020, and August 8, 2020.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 64 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 19, 2020
- Last aired
- Aug 8, 2020
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- SBS, Lifetime
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Backstreet Rookie is a 2020 South Korean television series that aired on the SBS network. The show, which falls under the comedy and drama genres, consists of 16 episodes that originally broadcast between June 19, 2020, and August 8, 2020. The series features a cast including Ji Chang-wook, Kim You-jung, Han Sun-hwa, Do Sang-woo, Ahn Sol-bin, and Kim Min-kyu. The narrative centers on an unpredictable 24-hour love story set within a convenience store. The plot follows the interactions between Jung Saet Byeol, a four-dimensional girl who was once a troublemaker, and Choi Dae Hyun, an adorkable and caring store manager. The two characters first met accidentally four years prior when Saet Byeol asked Dae Hyun to purchase cigarettes for her. Their relationship develops further when Saet Byeol returns to the convenience store managed by Dae Hyun to apply for a part-time job, initiating a comedic romantic story. The series explores themes of business and boss-employee relationships, highlighting the personalities of the two leads.
Should you watch it?
“An ex-troublemaker and adorkable store manager clash in a 24-hour convenience store romance.”
- charming convenience store setting
- hilarious romantic chemistry
- unique 24-hour story format
- predictable romantic plotlines
- limited character development
you enjoy quirky workplace romances with comedic timing.
Suitable for general audiences with mild romantic themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jun 19, 2020
- E2 Episode 2 Jun 20, 2020
- E3 Episode 3 Jun 26, 2020
- E4 Episode 4 Jun 27, 2020
- E5 Episode 5 Jul 3, 2020
- E6 Episode 6 Jul 4, 2020
- E7 Episode 7 Jul 10, 2020
- E8 Episode 8 Jul 11, 2020
- E9 Episode 9 Jul 17, 2020
- E10 Episode 10 Jul 18, 2020
- E11 Episode 11 Jul 24, 2020
- E12 Episode 12 Jul 25, 2020
- E13 Episode 13 Jul 31, 2020
- E14 Episode 14 Aug 1, 2020
- E15 Episode 15 Aug 7, 2020
- E16 Episode 16 Aug 8, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Where do the main characters work?
The main characters work at a convenience store.
How did the protagonists meet?
They met four years ago when Saet Byeol asked Dae Hyun to buy cigarettes.
What is the main storyline?
It follows the romantic story of an ex-troublemaker and caring store manager.
Is this a long-term romance?
The synopsis indicates their relationship develops during a 24-hour period.
What makes this romance unique?
The story takes place within a convenience store setting over 24 hours.