About this season
Kim Nak-su is a middle-aged man who loses everything he once considered valuable in an instant. After a long journey, he finally discovers his true self, beyond his role as a department manager at a large corporation.
Episodes (12)
1. Threshold
Aired 25 October 2025 • 72 min
Serious about corporate life, Kim Nak-su sets his sights on upward mobility — but finds himself weighed down by favored juniors and office politics.
2. Caught in the Middle
Aired 26 October 2025 • 62 min
Nak-su's ruthless ambition breeds tension for those around him, including his family. Soon, a sudden corporate scandal makes him HR's target.
3. MVP
Aired 1 November 2025 • 66 min
Nak-su's corporate disaster worsens as he scrambles for damage control — forcing Baek Jeong-tae to make a decisive choice about his career.
4. Hanging by a Thread
Aired 2 November 2025 • 64 min
Forced into a career crisis, Nak-su tries to make the best out of his situation. But he soon faces Jeong-tae — who delivers a momentous blow.
5. Serving My Own Bowl
Aired 8 November 2025 • 62 min
Now officially demoted, Nak-su agonizes over a daily grind that feels punishing. But just when he can't take it anymore, he finds a glimmer of hope.
6. Lifeline
Aired 9 November 2025 • 61 min
Nak-su, full of new energy, pushes to return to headquarters. Meanwhile, his family faces changes unfolding in their own lives that test their bonds.
7. Caught in the Downpour
Aired 15 November 2025 • 65 min
As Nak-su's behavior grows erratic, he manages rising employee anxiety amid a concerning company-wide notice — forcing him to make a bold decision.
8. All In
Aired 16 November 2025 • 64 min
As Nak-su tries to adjust to his bleak new reality, he searches for ways to get back on his feet — betting everything he has on a risky new venture.
9. Worst Enemy
Aired 22 November 2025 • 61 min
Even as stress takes a physical toll, Nak-su hides his struggles from those around him — enduring humiliation to survive and keep up appearances.
10. Patient in Unit 102
Aired 23 November 2025 • 70 min
When the truth comes to light, Park Ha-jin confronts Nak-su over betrayal. While apart from his wife, he finds courage to contact his estranged brother.
11. B+
Aired 29 November 2025 • 74 min
Nak-su's pride crumbles as he endures humiliating moments at his brother's workplace. Then Baek Jeong-tae reappears — with an irresistible offer.
12. Rain Shower
Aired 30 November 2025 • 69 min
With peace in mind, Nak-su returns to his old company in a completely new role — standing tall before his former colleagues with renewed pride.