
Strongest Deliveryman
7.3
7.3
Two determined food delivery workers struggling against their humble circumstances chase big dreams and find romance along the way.
Ember's analysis
- MoodBright
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingBrisk
- IntensityMild
- ComplexitySimple
- ViolenceNone
More about the show
Overview
Two gutsy food delivery workers strive to overcome their socioeconomic disadvantages to achieve big goals -- and bump into love along the way.
Strongest Deliveryman (2017) is a South Korean romance drama series created by Lee Jeong-woo for KBS2. Filmed as a single sixteen-episode season, it follows two gutsy food delivery workers who are determined to overcome their socioeconomic disadvantages and reach ambitious goals. Go Kyung-pyo plays Choi Gang-soo, a delivery rider whose hustle drives the show, while Chae Soo-bin plays Lee Dan-a, the spirited counterpart whose own aspirations collide with his. Kim Seon-ho plays Oh Jin-gyu, adding a further layer of rivalry and romantic tension among the young workers. The engine of the story is the daily grind of routes, tight deadlines, and small-scale ambitions, with each episode built from ordinary work moments that gradually turn into love. The setting is contemporary urban South Korea, where money worries and job insecurity shape every decision. The tone is warm, earnest, and hopeful, with comedic beats softening the hardship and a steady undercurrent of longing. Viewers who enjoy Reply 1988, Itaewon Class, and Business Proposal will find a similar blend of youthful striving and sweet romance. Rated 15 in Korea, it is a light, character-driven slice of life that rewards patience and emotional investment.
Shows like Strongest Deliveryman, and why
- Reply 1988shared light romance, working class young adult struggles, slice of life tone
- Itaewon Classshared workplace hustle, underdog ambition, romance among working class characters
- Business Proposalshared romantic comedy warmth, everyday struggles, lighthearted tone
TV Show Details
- Created by
- Lee Jeong-woo
- Release Date
- 2017-08-04
- Episode runtime
- 60 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (37)
Common questions
- What is Strongest Deliveryman about?
- Two determined food delivery workers struggling against their humble circumstances chase big dreams and find romance along the way.
- What is Strongest Deliveryman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Strongest Deliveryman as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Strongest Deliveryman violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Strongest Deliveryman.
- Which shows are like Strongest Deliveryman?
- Shows with a similar feel include Reply 1988, Itaewon Class, and Business Proposal.
- How long is Strongest Deliveryman?
- Strongest Deliveryman: 1 season, 16 episodes.
- Is Strongest Deliveryman still running?
- No, Strongest Deliveryman has ended.
- Where can I watch Strongest Deliveryman?
- In United States, Strongest Deliveryman streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa.
Cast
- Lee Jeong-wooCreator
- Go Kyung-pyoChoi Gang-soo
- Chae Soo-binLee Dan-a
- Kim Seon-hoOh Jin-gyu
- Go Won-heeLee Ji-yoon
- Nam Ji-hyunChoi Yeon-ji
- Heo Ji-wonMin-chan
- Kim Min-seokHo-young
- Lee Kan-heeJung-sook
- Kim Ki-dooBaek Gong-ki
- Kim Hye-riJung Hye-ran
- Jo Hee-bongJang Dong-soo
- Kang Bong-sungByeong-soo
Seasons and episodes
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