Backstreet Rookie
Created by Son Geun-joo, Lee Myung-woo
A light, affectionate romantic comedy set in a convenience store where two mismatched people rediscover each other through daily interactions and gentle humor.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamRakuten Viki, iQIYI
- AdsRakuten Viki
Questions people ask
Is Backstreet Rookie one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of series.
Is Backstreet Rookie scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Does Backstreet Rookie leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Backstreet Rookie easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.
Is Backstreet Rookie violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Backstreet Rookie sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Everything like Backstreet Rookie, and what each one shares →
Like Backstreet Rookie
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Backstreet Rookie
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Backstreet Rookie, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Backstreet Rookie, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Backstreet Rookie, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
