TV series
Backstreet Rookie
2020, Korean, on SBS. Created by Lee Myung-woo & Son Geun-joo.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 61 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Backstreet Rookie
Backstreet Rookie is streaming on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E16: Episode 16
Aired 8 August 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lee Myung-wooCreator
- Son Geun-jooCreator
- Ji Chang-wookChoi Dae-Hyun · 16 ep
- Kim You-jungJung Saet-Byul · 16 ep
- Do Sang-wooJo Seung-Jun · 16 ep
- Han Seon-hwaYoo Yeon-Joo · 16 ep
- Ahn Sol-binJung Eun-Byu · 16 ep
- Kim Min-gueKang Ji-Wook · 16 ep
- Lee Byung-joonChoi Yong-Pil · 16 ep
- Kim Sun-youngGong Boon-hee · 16 ep
- Woo HyeonKwon Eui-choo · 16 ep
- Lee Yoon-heeCha Kye-buk · 16 ep
- Kyeon Mi-riKim Hye-ja · 16 ep
- Seo Ye-hwaHwang Geum-Bi · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 June 2020
- Last aired
- 8 August 2020
- Network
- SBS
- Original title
- 편의점 샛별이
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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News & fan talk
What Backstreet Rookie is based on
Backstreet Rookie is adapted from a comic.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Backstreet Rookie: quick answers
Is Backstreet Rookie worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Backstreet Rookie are there?
Backstreet Rookie has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 61 minutes each.
Is Backstreet Rookie finished?
Yes. Backstreet Rookie ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Backstreet Rookie on?
Backstreet Rookie is streaming on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Backstreet Rookie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Backstreet Rookie is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Backstreet Rookie?
If you liked Backstreet Rookie, try Spirit Fingers, Queen of Tears, Yumi's Cells.
Who created Backstreet Rookie?
Backstreet Rookie was created by Lee Myung-woo and Son Geun-joo and stars Ji Chang-wook, Kim You-jung, Do Sang-woo.
What is Backstreet Rookie based on?
Backstreet Rookie is adapted from a comic.