Top Star U-back () 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.
Synopsis
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
Main
Kim Ji-seok 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 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 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
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
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
The first script reading for the drama was held on September 5, 2018 with the attendance of cast and crew.