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Cheer Up

TV·2022–2022·1 season, 16 episodes·SBS·Drama, Mystery, Comedy·1h·6.5·Created by Lee Ok-gyu

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A renowned college cheerleading squad is about to go under. But love and mysteries occur within the team.

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  1. 01Cheer Up S01E01The Three Prophecies of TheiaS01E01 · 8.0The first year of Hae-yi’s Yonhee University life begins. On her first day, she runs into Jung-woo and hears about Theia. However, Theia is currently a squad that is about to go under due to a lack of members. Young-woong believes Hae-yi is the only person who can save the squad and tries to persuade her by offering what she needs most.
  2. 02Cheer Up S01E02Joint Pep RallyS01E02 · 8.0At the beginning of a new year, Yonhee and Hokyung compete in the joint pep rally. Whereas Hokyung has a powerful team, Theia lacks the minimum number of members. Therefore, Jung-woo decides to choose two freshmen to perform with the squad. Through a physical test, Hae-yi and Sun-ho get chosen. To prepare for the rally, the fiercest training awaits the two.
  3. 03Cheer Up S01E05Theia’s Field TripS01E05 · 8.0Although the joint pep rally is successful, Hae-yi could have been hurt badly if it wasn’t for Ha-jin and Sun-ho. Certain that this is not just an accident, Jung-woo digs in to find who is behind it. Theia goes on a field trip. The trip that should be filled with laughter and joy does not last that long. Someone is targeting Theia with bad intentions.

Castfull cast & details

Han Ji-hyeonHan Ji-hyeonDo Hae-yiBae In-hyukBae In-hyukPark Jung-wooKim Hyun-jinKim Hyun-jinJin Seon-hoJang Gyu-riJang Gyu-riTae Cho-heeLee Eun-saemLee Eun-saemJoo Seon-jaYang Dong-geunYang Dong-geunBae Young-woongHan Su-ahHan Su-ahChoi So-yoon / Choi Ji-yoonKim Shin-biKim Shin-biIm Yong-il

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2022Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Cheer Up S01E01Season's bestThe Three Prophecies of TheiaOctober 3, 2022 8.0The first year of Hae-yi’s Yonhee University life begins. On her first day, she runs into Jung-woo and hears about Theia. However, Theia is
  2. S01E02Cheer Up S01E02Joint Pep RallyOctober 4, 2022 8.0At the beginning of a new year, Yonhee and Hokyung compete in the joint pep rally. Whereas Hokyung has a powerful team, Theia lacks the mini
  3. S01E03Cheer Up S01E03Hae-yi's ChoiceOctober 10, 2022 7.5The squad is busy getting ready for the joint pep rally. Jung-woo asks Hae-yi to overwork herself, and this leads the two on bad terms. Mean
  4. S01E04Cheer Up S01E04Joint Pep Rally D-dayOctober 11, 2022 7.0Hae-yi becomes sad for a bit to know that Jung-woo has a girlfriend. However, she then learns from Sun-ja that the two captains have already
  5. S01E05Cheer Up S01E05Theia’s Field TripOctober 17, 2022 8.0Although the joint pep rally is successful, Hae-yi could have been hurt badly if it wasn’t for Ha-jin and Sun-ho. Certain that this is not j
  6. S01E06Cheer Up S01E06Yoo-min's ReturnOctober 18, 2022 7.0Yoo-min returns to the school saying that she has something left to do. Her sudden return is mysterious to everyone. Meanwhile, Theia is put
  7. S01E07Cheer Up S01E07MisunderstandingOctober 24, 2022 7.0Jung-woo’s actions keep giving Hae-yi the wrong idea. But despite what he says, Jung-woo is also not sure what kind of emotions he has for H
  8. S01E08Cheer Up S01E08Sun-ho's WeaknessOctober 25, 2022 8.0Everyone has their own weakness, and so does Sun-ho. Although he is trying to find his own soft spot just to get Hae-yi’s attention, he actu
  9. S01E09Cheer Up S01E09Glorious, Yonhee FestivalNovember 8, 2022 7.5The day of the Yonhee Festival has come. The freshmen of Theia are extremely nervous as they will perform officially on stage. However, ther
  10. S01E10Cheer Up S01E10Theia’s Field TripNovember 14, 2022 7.5After the successful performance of Theia, the squad heads to Cheers to celebrate. However, everyone gets overwhelmed by excitement and drin
  11. S01E11Cheer Up S01E11The Final ChoiceNovember 15, 2022 7.5The trip to Busan only makes it harder for Hae-yi to make her choice. Sun-ho kisses her and Jung-woo says he likes her. Although she tries t
  12. S01E12Cheer Up S01E12Summer TrainingNovember 29, 2022 8.0Sun-ho is rejected by Hae-yi for the last time. Hae-yi and Jung-woo are now a couple but decide to keep it a secret from the others. Theia g
  13. S01E13Cheer Up S01E13Jin-il’s ReasonsDecember 5, 2022 7.0Jin-il is the one who locked Hae-yi up and caused the fire. Thankfully, she makes it out in one piece. Jung-woo does not consider this an ac
  14. S01E14Cheer Up S01E14Yonhee-Hokyung RivalryDecember 6, 2022 7.5The Hokyung University Cheering Squad visits Yonhee to prepare for the rivalry. The SBC Broadcast Station also wishes to film them and air t
  15. S01E15Cheer Up S01E15Hae-yi’s TragedyDecember 12, 2022 7.0Despite the happiness that Hae-yi is having with Jung-woo, she asks him to break up with her. It is because Chun-yang is diagnosed with brea
  16. S01E16Cheer Up S01E16The Future of TheiaDecember 13, 2022 7.0Jung-woo finds Hae-yi in time and saves her from life-threatening danger. Although he gets hospitalized for getting stabbed, he is just happ

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