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Sweat, tears, and frustration. How much more I should shed?
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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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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Episode 1
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.
Guest stars Lee Jun-hyeok, Kim Ki-bang, Kim Ho-chang, Choi Jae-woong, Seong Byeong-suk, Yoon Jong-hoon, Song Jae-ryong, Kim Ga-young
Episode 2
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.
Guest stars Yoon Jong-hoon, Choi Ha-ho, Kim Ga-young, Jo Hyun-sik, Kim Jong-soo, Moo Jin-sung
Episode 3
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.
Guest stars Seong Byeong-suk, Yoon Jong-hoon, Choi Ha-ho, Kim Ye-jun, Kim Jong-soo, Jo Hun-hyeon
Episode 4
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.
Guest stars Seong Byeong-suk, Yoon Jong-hoon, Jo Hyun-sik, Kim Ye-jun, Nam Myung-ryeol, Kim Jong-soo, Moo Jin-sung, Maeng Bong-hak
Episode 5
When important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.
Guest stars Son Jong-hak, Oh Youn-hong, Lee Si-won, Kim Jong-soo, Lee Go-eun, Shin Jae-hoon
Episode 6
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.
Guest stars Kim Jong-soo, Shin Jae-hoon, Lee Dal-hyung, Choi Gwi-hwa, Kim Jung-hak, Cha Soon-bae
Episode 7
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.
Guest stars Oh Youn-hong, Kim Jong-soo, Shin Jae-hoon, Hwang Seok-jeong
Episode 8
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.
Guest stars Jeong Ui-gap, Lee Seung-joon, Kim Hie-won, Oh Youn-hong, Kim Ye-jun, Nam Myung-ryeol, Kim Jong-soo, Choi Su-rin
Episode 9
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.
Guest stars Seong Byeong-suk, Choi Ha-ho, Kim Hie-won, Kim Ye-jun, Kim Jong-soo, Shin Jae-hoon
Episode 10
After Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.
Guest stars Jeong Seok-yong, Kim Hie-won, Kim Jong-soo, Shin Jae-hoon
Episode 11
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.
Guest stars Son Jong-hak, Kim Hie-won, Kim Ga-young, Oh Youn-hong, Kim Jong-soo, Shin Jae-hoon, Bae Yu-ram, Nam Kyung-eup
Episode 12
Restarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.
Guest stars Seong Byeong-suk, Son Jong-hak, Lee Seung-joon
Episode 13
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.
Guest stars Son Jong-hak, Jang Hyuk-jin, Kim Gyeong-ryong, Shin Jae-hoon, Nam Kyung-eup, Han Gab-soo
Episode 14
Geu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.
Guest stars Seong Byeong-suk, Son Jong-hak, Jang Hyuk-jin, Kim Ga-young, Lee Si-won, Shin Jae-hoon, Nam Kyung-eup, Park No-shik
Episode 15
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.
Guest stars Seong Byeong-suk, Yoon Jong-hoon, Choi Ha-ho, Song Yeong-jae, Son Jong-hak
Episode 16
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.
Guest stars Son Jong-hak, Jang Hyuk-jin, Min Bok-gi, You Chea-myung, Song Young-gyu, Kim Gyeong-ryong
Episode 17
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.
Guest stars Song Jae-ryong, Kim Ga-young, Kim Gyeong-ryong, Oh Youn-hong
Episode 18
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.
Guest stars Lee Seung-joon, Kim Gyeong-ryong, Oh Youn-hong, Lee Si-won, Jeon Jin-gi
Episode 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.
Guest stars Seong Byeong-suk, Son Jong-hak, Song Young-gyu, Kim Ga-young, Oh Youn-hong, Shin Jae-hoon, Nam Kyung-eup, Jang Jun-whee
Episode 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.
Guest stars Oh Jung-se, Kim Won-hae, Choi Jae-woong, Seong Byeong-suk, Son Jong-hak, Jang Hyuk-jin, Min Bok-gi, Song Young-gyu
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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Yim Si-wanJang Geu-rae
Lee Sung-minOh Sang-shik
Kang So-raAhn Young-yi
Kang Ha-neulJang Baek-gi
Byun Yo-hanHan Seok-yool
Kim Dae-myungKim Dong-sik
Park Hae-joonChun Kwan-woong
Lee Kyung-youngChoi Young-hoo
tvNSouth Korea
No.3 PicturesSouth Korea
CJ ENMSouth Korea
Studio DragonSouth Korea
