Top Star U-back
| Top Star U-back | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 톱스타 유백이 |
| Literal meaning | Top Star Yoo Baek |
| Revised Romanization | Topseuta Yubaeg-i |
| Genre | Romantic comedy |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Yoo Hak-chan |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Production | |
| Production company | tvN |
| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | November 16, 2018 – January 25, 2019 |
Top Star U-back[1][2] (Korean: 톱스타 유백이; RR: Topseuta Yubaeg-i) 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
[edit]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
[edit]Main
[edit]- Kim Ji-seok[8] 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[9] 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[10][11] 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]The first script reading for the drama was held on September 5, 2018 with the attendance of cast and crew.[12]
Original soundtrack
[edit]| Top Star U-back OST | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Recorded | 2018 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Language | |
| Label | |
Part 1
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Everything At That Moment" (모든 것 그 순간) | Dong Woo-seok | Dong Woo-seok | Dong Woo-seok | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Everything At That Moment" (Inst.) | Dong Woo-seok | 3:22 | ||
| Total length: | 6:44 | ||||
Part 2
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dawn" (새벽) | December 32nd | Taebongie | Ryu Ji-hyun | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Dawn" (Inst.) | Taebongie | 3:41 | ||
| Total length: | 7:22 | ||||
Part 3
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dream" | Dong Woo-seok | Dong Woo-seok | Parc Jae-jung | 3:48 |
| 2. | "Dream" (Inst.) | Dong Woo-seok | 3:48 | ||
| Total length: | 7:36 | ||||
Ratings
[edit]Top Star U-back : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research.[13]
 | Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
| Season | Episode number | Average | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |||
| 1 | 570 | 603 | 630 | 592 | 528 | 484 | 472 | 449 | 442 | 486 | 760 | 547 | |
| 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% | |||
Adaptation
[edit]The series was adapted in Mandarin, under the title Breeze by the Sea from CJ ENM Hong Kong and Central Motion Picture Corporation. Starring Taiwanese actors Bolin Chen, Puff Kuo and Charles Lin, the series was filmed in Kinmen Island.[15] It was set to be aired in Q4 2024.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Top Star U-back [Title in the URL]". Tving (in Korean). tvN. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ TOP STAR U-BACK [티저] 외딴섬에 유배 간 톱스타 유백! 여기가.. 제가 지낼 곳이라고요? 181116 EP.0. YouTube (in Korean). tvN Drama. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ POP, 헤럴드 (2018-08-28). "정은표, tvN '톱스타 유백이' 출연 확정…몸짱 ♥꾼 변신[공식]" (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2018-08-31.
- ^ "Top Star Yoo Baek (Korean Drama - 2018) - 톱스타 유백이". HanCinema. Archived from the original on 2018-08-31. Retrieved 2018-09-11.
- ^ POP, 헤럴드 (2018-10-18). "촌티 작렬"…'톱스타 유백이' 전소민, 마성의 섬소녀로 변신 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
- ^ '톱스타 유백이' 11월 16일 첫방, 김지석·전소민·이상엽 대본 리딩 공개. tvdaily.asiae.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-10-19. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
- ^ "BBC Studios Builds Team In Western Europe; ZDF Studios Behind UK Whodunnit Drama; CJ ENM Mandarin Series Remake — Global Briefs". Deadline.
- ^ Kim Hyun-jung (2018-08-08). [공식입장] 김지석, '톱스타 유백이' 주인공으로 안방 컴백. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
- ^ Yoon Hyo-jung (2018-09-17). "[공식입장]전소민, tvN '톱스타 유백이' 여주인공…김지석과 호흡". News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
- ^ Park Hye-mi (2018-07-19). 이상엽, '톱스타 유백이' 캐스팅…한국의 잭스패로우 최마돌 役 [공식입장]. Stoo Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2021-12-07. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
- ^ ‘톱스타 유백이’ 이상엽 “김지석 복근에 아재美로 맞설 것” [일문일답]. Sports Donga (in Korean). 2018-11-08. Archived from the original on 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
- ^ "'톱스타 유백이' 김지석-전소민-이상엽, '코믹력X꿀케미 만렙' 뿜뿜". Sports Chosun (in Korean). 2018-11-08. Archived from the original on 2018-11-27. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
- ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ Whittlock, Jesse; Goldbert, Max (November 2, 2023). "BBC Studios Builds Team In Western Europe; ZDF Studios Behind UK Whodunnit Drama; CJ ENM Mandarin Series Remake — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ Alfano, Alexa (September 5, 2024). "CJ ENM Hong Kong Readies Breeze By The Sea". WorldScreen. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Korean)
- Top Star U-back at HanCinema