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Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014)

Korean · Comedy / Drama · 75 min · 15
★ 8.6 Moderate ratings 79 ratings
Released 17 Oct 2014
Page updated 18 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Must watch

Audiences love it.

Audience★ 8.6 from 79 ratings on TMDB
Loved
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Misaeng: Incomplete Life is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, TVING.

What the audience says

Misaeng: Incomplete Life has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It's sitting at 8.6/10 on TMDB across 79 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 75 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, TVING.

Is it worth starting?

This is a first season — Korean comedy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.

Why
Currently 8.6/10 from 79 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
Skip if
you're in the mood for something with weight
Best for
A slow burn across the week

Story

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.

Good to know

Runtime~75 min per episode
Watch with family?15 · Older kids & up
GenreComedy / Drama
LanguageKorean
Best screenStream at home

Director

Kim Won-suk

Cast

Yim Si-wan
Jang Geu-rae
Lee Sung-min
Oh Sang-shik
Kang So-ra
Kang So-ra
Ahn Young-yi
Kang Ha-neul
Jang Baek-gi
Byun Yo-han
Byun Yo-han
Han Seok-yool
Kim Dae-myung
Kim Dae-myung
Kim Dong-sik

Where to watch in South Korea

NetflixwavveTVINGWeTV

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is Misaeng: Incomplete Life worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.6/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean comedy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Misaeng: Incomplete Life?
You can stream Misaeng: Incomplete Life in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, TVING, WeTV.
Is Misaeng: Incomplete Life family friendly?
Misaeng: Incomplete Life is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Misaeng: Incomplete Life in?
Misaeng: Incomplete Life is a Korean series (Comedy / Drama).
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