# Backstreet Rookie (2020) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/backstreet-rookie/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 70/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% |
| Metascore | 58/100 |
| IMDb | 7.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 80% |
| Creator | Lee Myung-woo & Son Geun-joo |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Backstreet Rookie (2020) is a Comedy, Drama series created by Lee Myung-woo & Son Geun-joo, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (70%), Metascore (58/100), IMDb (7.2/10), TMDB fan (80%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 78%.

## Celluloid verdict

A convenience-store rom-com with Kim Yoo-jung’s Jung Saet-byul — bright workplace chemistry opposite Ji Chang-wook.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Kim Yoo-jung, Ji Chang-wook, Kim You-jung, Do Sang-woo, Han Seon-hwa, Ahn Sol-bin, Kim Min-gue, Lee Byung-joon, Kim Sun-young, Woo Hyeon, Lee Yoon-hee, Kyeon Mi-ri

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Backstreet Rookie worth watching?**
Yes — Backstreet Rookie earns a 70% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 70%, Metascore 58/100, IMDb 7.2/10, TMDB fan 80%. Audience snapshot is separate (78%). A convenience-store rom-com with Kim Yoo-jung’s Jung Saet-byul — bright workplace chemistry opposite Ji Chang-wook.

**Is Backstreet Rookie on Prime Video?**
No — Backstreet Rookie is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Backstreet Rookie come out?**
Backstreet Rookie first aired in 2020 (2020). Created by Lee Myung-woo & Son Geun-joo; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Backstreet Rookie on Netflix?**
Yes — Backstreet Rookie is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Backstreet Rookie are there?**
Backstreet Rookie has 1 season across 16 episodes (2020). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Backstreet Rookie?**
Backstreet Rookie streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Backstreet Rookie?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Backstreet Rookie’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Backstreet Rookie?**
Backstreet Rookie stars Kim Yoo-jung, Ji Chang-wook, Kim You-jung, Do Sang-woo, Han Seon-hwa, and others. Created by Lee Myung-woo & Son Geun-joo.

**How many episodes are in Backstreet Rookie?**
Backstreet Rookie has 16 episodes across 1 season (2020).

**What is Backstreet Rookie about?**
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 Hy…

**Who created Backstreet Rookie?**
Backstreet Rookie was created by Lee Myung-woo & Son Geun-joo. It is a comedy, drama series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after Backstreet Rookie?**
Browse more comedy series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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