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Misaeng: Incomplete Life: Season 1

20 episodes Premiered Oct 17, 2014 Updated Jul 30, 2026

Misaeng: Incomplete Life is a television series. The show follows an office intern who is equipped with a GED and strategies for the board game Go as he navigates the corporate world. The intern is introduced to the challenges of this environment, where he must adapt to new situations and learn from his experiences. The series explores themes related to the corporate world and the personal growth of its characters.

Season overview

Misaeng: Incomplete Life is a television series. The show follows an office intern who is equipped with a GED and strategies for the board game Go as he navigates the corporate world. The intern is introduced to the challenges of this environment, where he must adapt to new situations and learn from his experiences. The series explores themes related to the corporate world and the personal growth of its characters.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Episode 1

Oct 17, 2014 · 90 min

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.

S1·E2

Episode 2

Oct 18, 2014 · 65 min

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.

S1·E3

Episode 3

Oct 24, 2014 · 68 min

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.

S1·E4

Episode 4

Oct 25, 2014 · 72 min

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.

S1·E5

Episode 5

Oct 31, 2014 · 71 min

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

S1·E6

Episode 6

Nov 1, 2014 · 71 min

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.

S1·E7

Episode 7

Nov 7, 2014 · 71 min

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.

S1·E8

Episode 8

Nov 8, 2014 · 72 min

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.

S1·E9

Episode 9

Nov 14, 2014 · 71 min

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.

S1·E10

Episode 10

Nov 15, 2014 · 71 min

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

S1·E11

Episode 11

Nov 21, 2014 · 71 min

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.

S1·E12

Episode 12

Nov 22, 2014 · 71 min

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

S1·E13

Episode 13

Nov 28, 2014 · 69 min

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.

S1·E14

Episode 14

Nov 29, 2014 · 74 min

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

S1·E15

Episode 15

Dec 5, 2014 · 76 min

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.

S1·E16

Episode 16

Dec 6, 2014 · 77 min

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.

S1·E17

Episode 17

Dec 12, 2014 · 81 min

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.

S1·E18

Episode 18

Dec 13, 2014 · 80 min

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.

S1·E19

Episode 19

Dec 19, 2014 · 83 min

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

S1·E20

Episode 20

Dec 20, 2014 · 89 min

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.