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Misaeng: Incomplete Life
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
- Cast:
- Yim Si-wan, Lee Sung-min, Kang So-ra, Kang Ha-neul
- Language:
- Korean
- Country:
- South Korea
- Network:
- tvN
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 10.0Episode 1
2014-10-17 · 90mGiven 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 9.0Episode 2
2014-10-18 · 65mWorking 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 10.0Episode 3
2014-10-24 · 68mGeu-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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Episode 4
2014-10-25 · 72mGeu-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.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0Episode 5
2014-10-31 · 71mWhen important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Episode 6
2014-11-01 · 71mAfter 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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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.0Episode 7
2014-11-07 · 71mGeu-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.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.0Episode 8
2014-11-08 · 72mOh 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.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 9.0Episode 9
2014-11-14 · 71mWhen 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 8.0Episode 10
2014-11-15 · 71mAfter Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 8.0Episode 11
2014-11-21 · 71mAfter 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.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 10.0Episode 12
2014-11-22 · 71mRestarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 10.0Episode 13
2014-11-28 · 69mThe 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.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 8.0Episode 14
2014-11-29 · 74mGeu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 10.0Episode 15
2014-12-05 · 76mGeu-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.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 9.0Episode 16
2014-12-06 · 77mA 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.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 9.0Episode 17
2014-12-12 · 81mThe 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.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 10.0Episode 18
2014-12-13 · 80mOh 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.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 10.0Episode 19
2014-12-19 · 83mThe 3rd Sales division is uneasy after Geu-rae voices suspicions about the Director’s project with Seok. The head office launches an investigation.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 10.0Episode 20
2014-12-20 · 89mAfter 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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Yim Si-wan
Jang Geu-rae
Lee Sung-min
Oh Sang-shik
Kang So-ra
Ahn Young-yi
Kang Ha-neul
Jang Baek-gi
Byun Yo-han
Han Seok-yool
Kim Dae-myung
Kim Dong-sik
Park Hae-joon
Chun Kwan-woong
Lee Kyung-young
Choi Young-hoo
Shin Eun-jung
Sun Ji-young
Tae In-ho
Sung Joon-sik