Incomplete Life
Sweat, tears, and frustration. How much more I should shed?
TV-MA2014•1h 15m•8.6/10
ComedyDrama
Ratings
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8.6/10(72)
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.
Production
Number 3 Pictures, CJ ENM, Studio Dragon
Language
KO
Status
Ended
First Aired
October 17, 2014
Last Aired
December 20, 2014
Networks
tvN
Created By
Kim Won-suk, Yoon Tae-ho
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2014-10-17
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.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2014-10-18
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.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2014-10-24
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.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2014-10-25
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.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2014-10-31
When important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2014-11-01
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.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2014-11-07
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.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2014-11-08
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.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2014-11-14
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.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2014-11-15
After Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2014-11-21
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.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2014-11-22
Restarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2014-11-28
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.
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2014-11-29
Geu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2014-12-05
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.
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2014-12-06
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.
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2014-12-12
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.
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2014-12-13
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.
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2014-12-19
The 3rd Sales division is uneasy after Geu-rae voices suspicions about the Director’s project with Seok. The head office launches an investigation.
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2014-12-20
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.
Cast
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
Ryu Tae-ho
Go Dong-ho
Jun Suk-ho
Ha Sung-joon
Jung Hee-tae
Jung Hee-seok
Oh Min-suk
Kang Hae-joon
