
Misaeng: Incomplete Life
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Creator Kim Won-suk, Yoon Tae-ho · Channel tvN · Starring Yim Si-wan, Lee Sung-min, Kang So-ra
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.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: Episode 1October 17, 2014 · 90 minGiven 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 2October 18, 2014 · 65 minWorking 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 3October 24, 2014 · 68 minGeu-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 4October 25, 2014 · 72 minGeu-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 5October 31, 2014 · 71 minWhen 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 6November 1, 2014 · 71 minAfter 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.
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- Episode 7: Episode 7November 7, 2014 · 71 minGeu-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 8November 8, 2014 · 72 minOh 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 9November 14, 2014 · 71 minWhen 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 10November 15, 2014 · 71 minAfter 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 11November 21, 2014 · 71 minAfter 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 12November 22, 2014 · 71 minRestarting 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 13November 28, 2014 · 69 minThe 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 14November 29, 2014 · 74 minGeu-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 15December 5, 2014 · 76 minGeu-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 16December 6, 2014 · 77 minA 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 17December 12, 2014 · 81 minThe 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 18December 13, 2014 · 80 minOh 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 19December 19, 2014 · 83 minThe 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 20December 20, 2014 · 89 minAfter 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.
Trailers and images
Credits
- Yim Si-wanJang Geu-rae · 20 episodes
- Lee Sung-minOh Sang-shik · 20 episodes
- Kang So-raAhn Young-yi · 20 episodes
- Kang Ha-neulJang Baek-gi · 20 episodes
- Byun Yo-hanHan Seok-yool · 20 episodes
- Kim Dae-myungKim Dong-sik · 20 episodes
- Kim Won-sukCreator · Director · 20 episodes
- Yoon Tae-hoCreator
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 75 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- October 17, 2014
- LAST AIRED
- December 20, 2014
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- No.3 Pictures, CJ ENM, Studio Dragon
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