TV series
History of the Salaryman
2012, Korean, on SBS.
History of a Salaryman is a 2012 South Korean television series that aired on SBS from January 2 to March 31, 2012 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 22 episodes. Starring Lee Beom-soo, Jung Ryeo-won, Jung Gyu-woon, Hong Soo-hyun, Lee Deok-hwa, and Kim Seo-hyung, the series is a quirky comedy and murder mystery about an ordinary salaryman who finds himself involved with corporate spies and rival pharmaceutical companies. It satirizes the historical events during China's Chu–Han Contention to become a parody of modern office politics.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 70 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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History of the Salaryman is streaming on Kocowa in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E22: Episode 22
Aired 13 March 2012
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 2 January 2012
- Last aired
- 13 March 2012
- Network
- SBS
- Original title
- 샐러리맨 초한지
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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History of the Salaryman: quick answers
Is History of the Salaryman worth watching?
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How many seasons of History of the Salaryman are there?
History of the Salaryman has 1 season and 22 episodes, about 70 minutes each.
Is History of the Salaryman finished?
Yes. History of the Salaryman ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is History of the Salaryman on?
History of the Salaryman is streaming on Kocowa in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
History of the Salaryman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
History of the Salaryman is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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