Series

Misaeng: Incomplete Life

2014 · 1 season · 20 episodes · Ended · tvN

Comedy, Drama

TMDB 8.6 · 77 votes

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

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.

Episodes

  • S01E01Episode 12014-10-1790m

    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.

  • S01E02Episode 22014-10-1865m

    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.

  • S01E03Episode 32014-10-2468m

    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.

  • S01E04Episode 42014-10-2572m

    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.

  • S01E05Episode 52014-10-3171m

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

  • S01E06Episode 62014-11-0171m

    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.

  • S01E07Episode 72014-11-0771m

    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.

  • S01E08Episode 82014-11-0872m

    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.

  • S01E09Episode 92014-11-1471m

    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.

  • S01E10Episode 102014-11-1571m

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

  • S01E11Episode 112014-11-2171m

    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.

  • S01E12Episode 122014-11-2271m

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

  • S01E13Episode 132014-11-2869m

    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.

  • S01E14Episode 142014-11-2974m

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

  • S01E15Episode 152014-12-0576m

    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.

  • S01E16Episode 162014-12-0677m

    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.

  • S01E17Episode 172014-12-1281m

    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.

  • S01E18Episode 182014-12-1380m

    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.

  • S01E19Episode 192014-12-1983m

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

  • S01E20Episode 202014-12-2089m

    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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