Top Star U-back () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Kim Ji-seok, Jeon So-min and Lee Sang-yeob. It aired once a week on Fridays from November 16, 2018 to February 1, 2019 at 23:00 KST on tvN.
Synopsis The story of a narcissistic, former idol and A-list actor who is banished to a remote island after causing some major trouble. While struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, he eventually strikes up a romance with an islander who has very little in common.
Casts Main Kim Ji-seok as Yoo Baek Ji Min-hyuk as young Yoo Baek A narcissistic A-list actor and former idol. After causing some major trouble, Yoo Baek is forced to lie low for a while, and he ends up leaving Seoul for a temporary stay on a remote island. Jeon So-min as Oh Kang-soon An unsophisticated, tough-as-nails islander who is unpredictable but bright and optimistic. She is hardworking and does not care about anything aside from her studies, her work as a diver, or the supermarket she runs. Lee Sang-yeob as Choi Ma-dol A sailor and the top star of Yeojeuk Island, who makes a glorious return home on a deep-sea fishing vessel
Supporting Jung Eun-pyo as Kim Gook-seop Dong-choon's father Jung Yi-rang as Lee Hyang-gi Dong-choon's mother Huh Jin as Jang Heung-deuk Song Byung-suk as Goon San-deuk Lee Han-wi as Choi Han-bong Choi Ma-dol's father Kim Hyun as Yang Bang-sil Choi Ma-dol's mother Yoo Joo-won as Park Dong-man Kim Jung-min as Kang Min Teacher of island Lee Ah-hyun as Ah Seo-ra/Ashura Only doctor of island, have a crush on Kang Min Ye Soo-jung as Kang-soon's grandmother Jung Ji-yoon as Cha-e Jo Hee-bong as Seo-il Yoo Baek's CEO Huh Jung-min as Nam Jo Yoo Baek's rival Kim Min-suk as Park Dong-choon Yoo Baek's manager Yoon Bok-in as Yoo Baek's mother Kwon Hyuk as Min-hyeok
Special appearances Baek Il-seob as himself (Ep. 1) Han Suk-joon as MC in ceremony (Ep. 1) Hong Yun-hwa as woman in police station (Ep. 1) Im Soo-hyang as herself (Ep. 3) Yoo In-na as radio host DJ (Ep. 5, voice only) Nam Bo-ra as Noh Hae-won (Ep. 7, 11) Yang Se-chan (Ep. 11) Kang Hong-seok as Detective when Yoo Baek refused breathalyzer test
Production The first script reading for the drama was held on September 5, 2018 with the attendance of cast and crew.
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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Ratings
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(AGB Nielsen) Nationwide Seoul 1 November 16, 2018 2.829% 2 November 23, 2018 2.806% 2.733% 3 November 30, 2018 3.196% 4 December 7, 2018 2.846% 3.067% 5 December 14, 2018 2.230% 2.067% 6 December 21, 2018 2.367% 2.160% 7 December 28, 2018 2.038% 8 January 4, 2019 2.043% 2.072% 9 January 11, 2019 2.195% 10 January 18, 2019 2.048% 2.328% 11 January 25, 2019 2.891% 3.010%Average
Adaptation The series was adapted in Mandarin, under the title Breeze by the Sea (不如海邊吹吹風) from Central Motion Picture Corporation, Deepwaters Digital Support Inc; and CJ ENM Hong Kong. Starring Bolin Chen and Puff Kuo on their second appearances following Small and Mighty, the adaptation was filmed in the Kinmen, Taiwan. The series was set to be premiered on December 14, 2024.
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