# Top Star U-back

Top Star U-back (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.

## 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.

## Ratings

| Season | Season | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Average |
| Season | Season | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Average |
| | 1 | 570 | 603 | 630 | 592 | 528 | 484 | 472 | 449 | 442 | 486 | 760 | 547 |

## Adaptation

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. The series was set to be premiered on December 14, 2024.