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]
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| 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 (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.[15][16] The series was set to be premiered on December 14, 2024.[17]
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.
- ^ "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 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). October 27, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). November 22, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Korean)
- Top Star U-back at HanCinema