Top Star U-back explained

Native Name:
Hangul:톱스타 유백이
Rr:Topseuta Yubaeg-i
Lk:Top Star Yoo Baek
Genre:Romantic comedy
Director:Yoo Hak-chan
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:11
Company:tvN
Network:tvN

Top Star U-back[1] [2] 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.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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

Dong-choon's mother

Choi Ma-dol's father

Choi Ma-dol's mother

Teacher of island

Only doctor of island, have a crush on Kang Min

Yoo Baek's CEO

Yoo Baek's rival

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
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Various artists
Recorded:2018
Genre:Soundtrack

Part 3

Ratings

+ Average TV viewership ratings
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(AGB Nielsen)[13]
Nationwide
1November 16, 20182.829%
2November 23, 20182.806%2.733%
3November 30, 20183.196%
4December 7, 20182.846%3.067%
5December 14, 20182.230%2.067%
6December 21, 20182.367%2.160%
7December 28, 20182.038%
8January 4, 20192.043%2.072%
9January 11, 20192.195%
10January 18, 20192.048%2.328%
11January 25, 20192.891%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 Island.[14] [15] The series was set to be premiered on December 14, 2024.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top Star U-back [Title in the URL]]. Tving. tvN. October 27, 2018. ko. November 13, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181113172759/http://program.tving.com/tvn/topstaruback. live.
  2. TOP STAR U-BACK [티저] 외딴섬에 유배 간 톱스타 유백! 여기가.. 제가 지낼 곳이라고요? 181116 EP.0]. YouTube. tvN Drama. October 27, 2018. ko.
  3. News: 정은표, tvN '톱스타 유백이' 출연 확정…몸짱 ♥꾼 변신[공식]]. POP. 헤럴드. 2018-08-28. 2018-08-31. ko. 2018-08-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20180831211729/http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201808280810579286948_1. live.
  4. Web site: Top Star Yoo Baek (Korean Drama - 2018) - 톱스타 유백이. HanCinema. en-US. 2018-09-11. 2018-08-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20180831174713/https://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_Top_Star_Yoo_Baek.php. live.
  5. News: http://pop.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=201810181310143367582_1. ko:"촌티 작렬"…'톱스타 유백이' 전소민, 마성의 섬소녀로 변신. POP. 헤럴드. 2018-10-18. 2018-10-20. ko. 2023-08-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20230802190413/http://www.heraldpop.com/view.php?ud=201810181310143367582_1. live.
  6. Web site: http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15386126071400240002. ko:'톱스타 유백이' 11월 16일 첫방, 김지석·전소민·이상엽 대본 리딩 공개. tvdaily.asiae.co.kr. ko. 2018-10-20. 2018-10-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20181019121830/http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=15386126071400240002. dead.
  7. Web site: BBC Studios Builds Team In Western Europe; ZDF Studios Behind UK Whodunnit Drama; CJ ENM Mandarin Series Remake — Global Briefs. Deadline.
  8. Web site: http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1005972. ko:[공식입장] 김지석, '톱스타 유백이' 주인공으로 안방 컴백. Xports News. ko. 2018-08-08. Kim Hyun-jung. 2018-11-27. 2018-11-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110259/http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1005972. live.
  9. Web site: [공식입장]전소민, tvN '톱스타 유백이' 여주인공…김지석과 호흡]. News1. ko. 2018-09-17. Yoon Hyo-jung. 2018-11-27. 2018-11-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110328/http://news1.kr/articles/?3428171. live.
  10. Web site: http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/naver_view.htm?idxno=2018071918104216686. ko:이상엽, '톱스타 유백이' 캐스팅…한국의 잭스패로우 최마돌 役 [공식입장]. Stoo Asia. ko. 2018-07-19. Park Hye-mi. 2018-11-27. 2021-12-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20211207131912/http://stoo.asiae.co.kr/news/naver_view.htm?idxno%3D2018071918104216686. dead.
  11. Web site: http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181108/92782145/1. ko:‘톱스타 유백이’ 이상엽 “김지석 복근에 아재美로 맞설 것” [일문일답]. Sports Donga. ko. 2018-11-08. 2018-11-27. 2018-11-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20181127110400/http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20181108/92782145/1. live.
  12. Web site: '톱스타 유백이' 김지석-전소민-이상엽, '코믹력X꿀케미 만렙' 뿜뿜. Sports Chosun. ko. 2018-11-08. 2018-11-27. 2018-11-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064723/http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201810050100029500002114&servicedate=20181004. live.
  13. Web site: Nielsen Korea. AGB Nielsen Media Research. ko. August 1, 2018. September 22, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200922101615/http://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20180801. live.
  14. Web site: 何潤東執導療癒系浪漫喜劇《不如海邊吹吹風》！力邀陳柏霖、郭雪芙再續情. TTSHOW. zh-TW. October 27, 2023. November 23, 2024.
  15. Web site: Whittlock. Jesse. Goldbert. Max. BBC Studios Builds Team In Western Europe; ZDF Studios Behind UK Whodunnit Drama; CJ ENM Mandarin Series Remake — Global Briefs. Deadline Hollywood. November 2, 2023. November 26, 2023.
  16. Web site: 年末最美愛情看這裡！《不如海邊吹吹風》郭雪芙、陳柏霖、林柏叡和蔡思韵上演四角習題. UDN Woman. zh-TW. November 22, 2024. November 23, 2024.

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