Episode 19&20: Rules Were Meant to be Broken
One of the characteristics of Korean culture is the preference to conform rather than stand out; which means it is rarely alright to...
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Episode 18: Shame on You!
In episode 18, viewers see several types of shame felt within Korean society. Though shame is universally felt across all cultures, the...
Episode 16&17: Generational Difference Within South Korean Work Culture
Episode 16 and 17 of “Misaeng: An Incomplete Life” show persistence of generational difference within South Korean work culture....
Episode 14&15: Job Stress Among Temporary Workers in South Korea
One of the most prominent topics that is portrayed throughout the episodes 14 and 15 of “Misaeng: An Incomplete Life” is the job stress...
Episode 11&12&13: The Disadvantaged Group in the Workplace
Episode 13 of “Misaeng: An Incomplete Life” brings up a sensitive but realistic topic: contract employee VS. permanent employee. Contract...
Episode 9&10: Biri, The Unstoppable Attraction of Money
Recently, the term biri is repeatedly mentioned and has become one of the most common terminologies that are heard on the news. Biri is...
Episode 7&8: Bitter but Tasty: Hoesik Culture in South Korea
Episode 7 and 8 of “Misaeng: Un Incomplete Life” portray drinking culture that is heavily embedded in the context of South Korean work...
Episode 6: Korea’s Workplace Bullying: Known as Gapjil
In the sixth episode of “Misaeng: An Incomplete Life,” the harsh reality of workplace bullying in South Korea’s work environment is well...
Episode 5: To Be a Working Mom
Episode 5 of “Misaeng: An Incomplete Life,” shows the realities of being a female in corporate Korean. The corporate world in Korea is...
Episode 4: The Key to Meet Competition in Good Faith: Cooperation
In the drama “Misaeng: An Incomplete Life,” episode four could be the most important episode in the series. This is because, in this...
Episode 2&3: You Don’t Work Alone
Part of the reason that “Misaeng: An Incomplete Life” is so popular, even today, is because of its authentic portrayal of the working...
Episode 1: The Stable and Rigid Social Hierarchy in South Korea
“Misaeng: Incomplete Life” was published and broadcasted in 2014, and still is recognized as one of the most successful K-Dramas of all...
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