Incomplete Life
Sweat, tears, and frustration. How much more I should shed?
TV-MA2014โข1h 15mโข8.6/10
ComedyDrama
Ratings
๐ฌTMDb
8.6/10(74)
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
No.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
Trailers & Videos
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 bossโs 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-raeโs 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 Parkโs misconduct, Oh is promoted to deputy manager. The 3rd Sales divisionโs new chief is Chun Kwan-woong, who intimidates Geu-rae.
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2014-11-22
Restarting Parkโs 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 Ohโs 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 canโt 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-raeโs 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 Directorโs 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 Directorโs 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-raeโs 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
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