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.
Episode 1 10.0
Air date: 2014-10-17
Runtime: 90 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 2 9.0
Air date: 2014-10-18
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 3 10.0
Air date: 2014-10-24
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 4 9.0
Air date: 2014-10-25
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 5 8.0
Air date: 2014-10-31
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: When important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.
Episode 6 8.0
Air date: 2014-11-01
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 7 8.0
Air date: 2014-11-07
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 8 8.0
Air date: 2014-11-08
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 9 9.0
Air date: 2014-11-14
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 10 8.0
Air date: 2014-11-15
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: After Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.
Episode 11 8.0
Air date: 2014-11-21
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 12 10.0
Air date: 2014-11-22
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: Restarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.
Episode 13 10.0
Air date: 2014-11-28
Runtime: 69 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 14 8.0
Air date: 2014-11-29
Runtime: 74 min
Overview: Geu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.
Episode 15 10.0
Air date: 2014-12-05
Runtime: 76 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 16 9.0
Air date: 2014-12-06
Runtime: 77 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 17 9.0
Air date: 2014-12-12
Runtime: 81 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 18 10.0
Air date: 2014-12-13
Runtime: 80 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 19 10.0
Air date: 2014-12-19
Runtime: 83 min
Overview: The 3rd Sales division is uneasy after Geu-rae voices suspicions about the Director’s project with Seok. The head office launches an investigation.
Episode 20 10.0
Air date: 2014-12-20
Runtime: 89 min
Overview: 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.