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Incomplete Life(TV show/series, 2014)

Original title: "미생" (Korean/KO)
TV-MA
| 1h 15min per episode | Genres: Comedy, Drama

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 20 episodes

Incomplete LifeRating: 4.4/5 (with 25 votes)
Misaeng: Incomplete Life (Korean: 미생 - 아직 살아 있지 못한 자; RR: Misaeng - Ajik Sara Itji Mothan Ja) is a 2014 South Korean television series based on the eponymous webtoon series of the by Yoon Tae-ho. It aired on tvN from October 17 to December 20, 2014, on Fridays and Saturdays at 20:30 (KST) for 20 episodes. The title translates to Go terminology meaning "an incomplete life" (literally "not yet" (미) "living/birth" (생), meaning "not yet alive"). Misaeng: Incomplete Life was the first Korean drama to film on location in Jordan, where actors Im Si-wan and Lee Sung-min shot the series's prologue in Amman, Petra, and Wadi Rum. Yim reprised his role as the protagonist, which he played in an earlier film adaptation, Incomplete Life: Prequel (2013). The series became a cultural phenomenon and recorded high viewership ratings for a cable network program in Korea. tvN is known for its record breaking dramas. ()
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Where to watch Incomplete Life (streaming/download)?

"Incomplete Life" is currently available on 1 providers. Incomplete Life can be streamed on Netflix as part of a subscription.

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Duration: 1h 30min
Genres: K-Dramas based on Webtoon / TV Dramas
Keywords: Cerebral / Understated / Inspiring
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About 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.

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MISAENG: INCOMPLETE LIFE (2014) - Trailer(Trailer, 2:01)

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Incomplete Life Seasons and Episodes

10/17/2014Season 1 - 20 episodes
Equipped with nothing more than a GED and strategies for the board game Go, an office intern gets thrown into the cold reality of the corporate world.
#1 | 10/17/2014Episode 1
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#2 | 10/18/2014Episode 2
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#3 | 10/24/2014Episode 3
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#4 | 10/25/2014Episode 4
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#5 | 10/31/2014Episode 5
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
When important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.
#6 | 11/01/2014Episode 6
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#7 | 11/07/2014Episode 7
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#8 | 11/08/2014Episode 8
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#9 | 11/14/2014Episode 9
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#10 | 11/15/2014Episode 10
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
After Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.
#11 | 11/21/2014Episode 11
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#12 | 11/22/2014Episode 12
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Restarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.
#13 | 11/28/2014Episode 13
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#14 | 11/29/2014Episode 14
4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Geu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.
#15 | 12/05/2014Episode 15
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#16 | 12/06/2014Episode 16
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#17 | 12/12/2014Episode 17
4.5/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#18 | 12/13/2014Episode 18
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
#19 | 12/19/2014Episode 19
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
The 3rd Sales division is uneasy after Geu-rae voices suspicions about the Director’s project with Seok. The head office launches an investigation.
#20 | 12/20/2014Episode 20
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
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.
10/15/2014Specials - 3 episodes

Additional Information

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Production country: South Korea
Plays in: Seoul
Based on: "Misaeng" (find it on Amazon)
Original language: Korean (KO)
Spoken languages: Korean (KO)
Translated into 13 languages: German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Thai (TH), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 10/17/2014
Last episode released on: 12/20/2014
Cast: Yim Si-wan, Kang So-ra, Lee Sung-min, Kang Ha-neul, Byun Yo-han, Park Hae-joon, Kim Hee-won, Lee Geung-young, Kim Dae-myung, Shin Eun-jung, Seong Byeong-sook, Nam Myung Ryul
Director: Kim Won-seok
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"ミセン"
"ミセン 未生"
"Misaeng"
"Misaeng"
"Misaeng: Incomplete Life"

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