Backstreet Rookie (2020)
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Backstreet Rookie is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha.
What the audience says
Backstreet Rookie sits near the top of Korean series on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.7/10 on TMDB across 163 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean comedy with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 163 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
It tells an unpredictable 24-hour love story of the four-dimensional innocent girl Jung Saet Byeol who was once a troublemaker and the adorkable caring male store manager, Choi Dae Hyun, in the context of a convenience store. They have met each other accidentally 4 years ago, back then Saet Byeol asked Dae Hyun to buy cigarettes for them. Until now, Saet Byeol comes to the convenience store Dae Hyun runs for a part-time job, their hilarious romantic story starts.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Myung-woo
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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