Misaeng: Incomplete Life
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Misaeng: Incomplete Life

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

2014 · 1 season · 20 episodes   ·  Comedy, Drama

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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.

Seasons

1 season · 20 episodes
  1. 1

    Episode 1

    17 Oct 2014 1h 30m

    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.

  2. 2

    Episode 2

    18 Oct 2014 1h 5m

    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.

  3. 3

    Episode 3

    24 Oct 2014 1h 8m

    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.

  4. 4

    Episode 4

    25 Oct 2014 1h 12m

    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.

  5. 5

    Episode 5

    31 Oct 2014 1h 11m

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

  6. 6

    Episode 6

    1 Nov 2014 1h 11m

    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.

  7. 7

    Episode 7

    7 Nov 2014 1h 11m

    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.

  8. 8

    Episode 8

    8 Nov 2014 1h 12m

    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.

  9. 9

    Episode 9

    14 Nov 2014 1h 11m

    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.

  10. 10

    Episode 10

    15 Nov 2014 1h 11m

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

  11. 11

    Episode 11

    21 Nov 2014 1h 11m

    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.

  12. 12

    Episode 12

    22 Nov 2014 1h 11m

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

  13. 13

    Episode 13

    28 Nov 2014 1h 9m

    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.

  14. 14

    Episode 14

    29 Nov 2014 1h 14m

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

  15. 15

    Episode 15

    5 Dec 2014 1h 16m

    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.

  16. 16

    Episode 16

    6 Dec 2014 1h 17m

    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.

  17. 17

    Episode 17

    12 Dec 2014 1h 21m

    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.

  18. 18

    Episode 18

    13 Dec 2014 1h 20m

    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.

  19. 19

    Episode 19

    19 Dec 2014 1h 23m

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

  20. 20

    Episode 20

    20 Dec 2014 1h 29m

    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.

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