
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
Sweat, tears, and frustration. How much more I should shed?
Synopsis
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

Episode 1
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.
2014-10-17 · 90 min
Episode 2
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.
2014-10-18 · 65 min
Episode 3
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.
2014-10-24 · 68 min
Episode 4
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.
2014-10-25 · 72 min
Episode 5
When important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.
2014-10-31 · 71 min
Episode 6
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.
2014-11-01 · 71 min
Episode 7
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.
2014-11-07 · 71 min
Episode 8
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.
2014-11-08 · 72 min
Episode 9
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.
2014-11-14 · 71 min
Episode 10
After Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.
2014-11-15 · 71 min
Episode 11
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.
2014-11-21 · 71 min
Episode 12
Restarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.
2014-11-22 · 71 min
Episode 13
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.
2014-11-28 · 69 min
Episode 14
Geu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.
2014-11-29 · 74 min
Episode 15
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.
2014-12-05 · 76 min
Episode 16
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.
2014-12-06 · 77 min
Episode 17
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.
2014-12-12 · 81 min
Episode 18
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.
2014-12-13 · 80 min
Episode 19
The 3rd Sales division is uneasy after Geu-rae voices suspicions about the Director’s project with Seok. The head office launches an investigation.
2014-12-19 · 83 min
Episode 20
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.
2014-12-20 · 89 minCast
Yim Si-wanJang Geu-rae
Lee Sung-minOh Sang-shik
Kang So-raAhn Young-yi
Kang Ha-neulJang Baek-gi
Byun Yo-hanHan Seok-yool
Kim Dae-myungKim Dong-sik
Park Hae-joonChun Kwan-woong
Lee Kyung-youngChoi Young-hoo
Shin Eun-jungSun Ji-young
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