
8.6
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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1Episode 1Episode 1
90 min
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.
2Episode 2Episode 2
65 min
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.
3Episode 3Episode 3
68 min
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.
4Episode 4Episode 4
72 min
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.
5Episode 5Episode 5
71 min
When important materials go missing, Section Chiefs Oh and Chun get into an argument. Young-yi cries after being unfairly scolded by her boss.
6Episode 6Episode 6
71 min
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.
7Episode 7Episode 7
71 min
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.
8Episode 8Episode 8
72 min
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.
9Episode 9Episode 9
71 min
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.
10Episode 10Episode 10
71 min
After Park sexually harasses an employee, Oh declares that he cannot work with him. Oh realizes something after looking at a project Park recommended.
11Episode 11Episode 11
71 min
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.
12Episode 12Episode 12
71 min
Restarting Park’s used car export project, the 3rd Sales division faces opposition. When the Director shows interest, they must give a presentation.
13Episode 13Episode 13
69 min
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.
14Episode 14Episode 14
74 min
Geu-rae once again remembers that he is the only intern among his peers. He asks Oh if he can become a permanent employee.
15Episode 15Episode 15
76 min
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.
16Episode 16Episode 16
77 min
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.
17Episode 17Episode 17
81 min
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.
18Episode 18Episode 18
80 min
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.
19Episode 19Episode 19
83 min
The 3rd Sales division is uneasy after Geu-rae voices suspicions about the Director’s project with Seok. The head office launches an investigation.
20Episode 20Episode 20
89 min
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.

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 Seok-ho
Ha Sung-joon
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