Backstreet Rookie (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2020, Backstreet Rookie is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s 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 Hyun runs for a part-time job, their hilarious romantic story starts.
Who’s in it. Backstreet Rookie stars Ji Chang-wook as Choi Dae-Hyun, Kim You-jung as Jung Saet-Byul, Do Sang-woo as Jo Seung-Jun and Han Seon-hwa as Yoo Yeon-Joo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Backstreet Rookie has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backstreet Rookie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Backstreet Rookie tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backstreet Rookie (2020)?
- In US, Backstreet Rookie is available to stream on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Backstreet Rookie worth watching?
- Backstreet Rookie holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Backstreet Rookie?
- Backstreet Rookie stars Ji Chang-wook, Kim You-jung, Do Sang-woo, Han Seon-hwa and Ahn Sol-bin.
- When was Backstreet Rookie released?
- Backstreet Rookie was released in 2020.