Top Star U-back

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Top Star U-back
Promotional poster
Hangul
톱스타 유백이
Literal meaningTop Star Yoo Baek
Revised RomanizationTopseuta Yubaeg-i
Genre
tvN
ReleaseNovember 16, 2018 (2018-11-16) –
January 25, 2019 (2019-01-25)

Top Star U-back

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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

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.
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.
A sailor and the top star of Yeojeuk Island, who makes a glorious return home on a deep-sea fishing vessel

Supporting

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
Choi Ma-dol's mother
  • Yoo Joo-won as Park Dong-man
  • Kim Jung-min as Kang Min
Teacher of island
Only doctor of island, have a crush on Kang Min
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

Special appearances

Production

The first script reading for the drama was held on September 5, 2018 with the attendance of cast and crew.[12]

Original soundtrack

Top Star U-back OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Recorded2018
GenreSoundtrack
Language
Label

Part 1

Released on December 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Everything At That Moment" (모든 것 그 순간)Dong Woo-seokDong Woo-seokDong Woo-seok3:22
2."Everything At That Moment" (Inst.) Dong Woo-seok 3:22
Total length:6:44

Part 2

Released on December 28, 2018 (2018-12-28)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Dawn" (새벽)December 32ndTaebongieRyu Ji-hyun3:41
2."Dawn" (Inst.) Taebongie 3:41
Total length:7:22

Part 3

Released on January 11, 2019 (2019-01-11)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Dream"Dong Woo-seokDong Woo-seokParc Jae-jung3:48
2."Dream" (Inst.) Dong Woo-seok 3:48
Total length:7:36

Ratings

Top Star U-back : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
1234567891011
1570603630592528484472449442486760547
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.[13]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(AGB Nielsen)[14]
Nationwide Seoul
1 November 16, 2018 2.829% 3.372%
2 November 23, 2018 2.806% 2.733%
3 November 30, 2018 3.094% 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% 2.053%
8 January 4, 2019 2.043% 2.072%
9 January 11, 2019 1.941% 2.195%
10 January 18, 2019 2.048% 2.328%
11 January 25, 2019 2.891% 3.010%
Average 2.467% 2.568%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Adaptation

Bolin Chen, Puff Kuo and Charles Lin. The filming was currently underway in Kinmen Island.[15]

References

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