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Misaeng: Incomplete Life

“Sweat, tears, and frustration. How much more I should shed?”

8.62014Ended1 season

ComedyDrama

Since he was a child, the board game baduk has been everything to Jang Geu-rae. But when he fails at achieving his dream of becoming a professional baduk player, Geu-rae must leave his isolated existence and enter the real world armed with nothing but a high school equivalency exam on his resume.

About the series

Since he was a child, the board game baduk has been everything to Jang Geu-rae. But when he fails at achieving his dream of becoming a professional baduk player, Geu-rae must leave his isolated existence and enter the real world armed with nothing but a high school equivalency exam on his resume.

Created by: Kim Won-suk, Yoon Tae-ho
Network: tvN
Episodes: 20

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Episodes

Season

Episode 1

Episode 1

2014-10-17 90 min

Misaeng: Incomplete Life | ORYVE

Given up on becoming a pro board game player, Jang Geu-rae is now an intern struggling to handle corporate life, reliant on his coworker Ahn Young-yi.

Episode 2

Episode 2

2014-10-18 65 min

Working alone after hours, Geu-rae finds he is isolated from his coworkers despite his boss’s advice on teamwork. Talks of a co-presentation come up.

Episode 3

Episode 3

2014-10-24 68 min

Geu-rae is left to do all the work when he partners with Han Seok-yool. Kim Dong-shik faces disciplinary action for an issue involving product export.

Episode 4

Episode 4

2014-10-25 72 min

Geu-rae and Seok-yool stumble in their presentation speech but still impress in their engagement of ideas. A week later, Geu-rae waits for results.

Episode 5

Episode 5

2014-10-31 71 min

When important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.

Episode 6

Episode 6

2014-11-01 71 min

After learning that the client is his old schoolmate, Oh is certain the deal will go smoothly, until he is made to wait and pay for a high-end club.

Episode 7

Episode 7

2014-11-07 71 min

Geu-rae is uneasy when Oh chooses a risky project at a team meeting. Young-yi is ordered to get approval for a project that Finance already rejected.

Episode 8

Episode 8

2014-11-08 72 min

Oh is given the lead on a project recommended by the IT Sales division. He can hire more personnel if successful, but the client refuses to meet him.

Episode 9

Episode 9

2014-11-14 71 min

When Park joins the 3rd Sales division, he mocks and overworks Geu-rae. It turns out Geu-rae’s coworkers have also been struggling under the new boss.

Episode 10

Episode 10

2014-11-15 71 min

After Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.

Episode 11

Episode 11

2014-11-21 71 min

After revealing Park’s misconduct, Oh is promoted to deputy manager. The 3rd Sales division’s new chief is Chun Kwan-woong, who intimidates Geu-rae.

Episode 12

Episode 12

2014-11-22 71 min

Restarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.

Episode 13

Episode 13

2014-11-28 69 min

The CEO attends the used car export project presentation, which is a success thanks to Oh’s unusual style. The CEO praises Geu-rae for this proposal.

Episode 14

Episode 14

2014-11-29 74 min

Geu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.

Episode 15

Episode 15

2014-12-05 76 min

Geu-rae continues to work diligently despite learning he can’t become a permanent employee. He goes to town with Baek-gi on an assignment from Oh.

Episode 16

Episode 16

2014-12-06 77 min

A year and five months after being hired, Geu-rae’s proposal finally gets approved, but Oh is told to remove him as head of the project.

Episode 17

Episode 17

2014-12-12 81 min

The Director offers the 3rd Sales division a major project, but Oh is suspicious. Kim Dong-shik gets into an argument with coworkers who insulted Oh.

Episode 18

Episode 18

2014-12-13 80 min

Oh decides to accept the Director’s proposal, but the team quickly runs into difficulties. Kim and the others suggest to withdraw, but Oh is not sure.

Episode 19

Episode 19

2014-12-19 83 min

The 3rd Sales division is uneasy after Geu-rae voices suspicions about the Director’s project with Seok. The head office launches an investigation.

Episode 20

Episode 20

2014-12-20 89 min

After the turmoil, the 3rd Sales division finally returns to normal. A new boss arrives with new methods. Meanwhile, Geu-rae’s contract nears its end.

Cast

Yim Si-wan

Yim Si-wan

Jang Geu-rae

Lee Sung-min

Lee Sung-min

Oh Sang-shik

Kang So-ra

Kang So-ra

Ahn Young-yi

Kang Ha-neul

Kang Ha-neul

Jang Baek-gi

Byun Yo-han

Byun Yo-han

Han Seok-yool

Kim Dae-myung

Kim Dae-myung

Kim Dong-sik

Park Hae-joon

Park Hae-joon

Chun Kwan-woong

Lee Kyung-young

Lee Kyung-young

Choi Young-hoo

Shin Eun-jung

Shin Eun-jung

Sun Ji-young

Tae In-ho

Tae In-ho

Sung Joon-sik

Ryu Tae-ho

Ryu Tae-ho

Go Dong-ho

Jun Seok-ho

Jun Seok-ho

Ha Sung-joon

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