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The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

12+2025โ€ข8.5/10
ComedyDrama

Ratings

๐ŸŽฌTMDb
8.5/10(12)

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.

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Production

Varo Entertainment, Drama House, SLL

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 25, 2025

Last Aired

November 30, 2025

Networks

JTBC

Created By

Jo Hyun-tak

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US ยท Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Threshold
E1
Threshold
Air date: 2025-10-25
Serious about corporate life, Kim Nak-su sets his sights on upward mobility โ€” but finds himself weighed down by favored juniors and office politics.
Caught in the Middle
E2
Caught in the Middle
Air date: 2025-10-26
Nak-su's ruthless ambition breeds tension for those around him, including his family. Soon, a sudden corporate scandal makes him HR's target.
MVP
E3
MVP
Air date: 2025-11-01
Nak-su's corporate disaster worsens as he scrambles for damage control โ€” forcing Baek Jeong-tae to make a decisive choice about his career.
Hanging by a Thread
E4
Hanging by a Thread
Air date: 2025-11-02
Forced into a career crisis, Nak-su tries to make the best out of his situation. But he soon faces Jeong-tae โ€” who delivers a momentous blow.
Serving My Own Bowl
E5
Serving My Own Bowl
Air date: 2025-11-08
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.
Lifeline
E6
Lifeline
Air date: 2025-11-09
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.
Caught in the Downpour
E7
Caught in the Downpour
Air date: 2025-11-15
As Nak-su's behavior grows erratic, he manages rising employee anxiety amid a concerning company-wide notice โ€” forcing him to make a bold decision.
All In
E8
All In
Air date: 2025-11-16
As Nak-su tries to adjust to his bleak new reality, he searches for ways to get back on his feet โ€” betting everything he has on a risky new venture.
Worst Enemy
E9
Worst Enemy
Air date: 2025-11-22
Even as stress takes a physical toll, Nak-su hides his struggles from those around him โ€” enduring humiliation to survive and keep up appearances.
Patient in Unit 102
E10
Patient in Unit 102
Air date: 2025-11-23
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.
B+
E11
B+
Air date: 2025-11-29
Nak-su's pride crumbles as he endures humiliating moments at his brother's workplace. Then Baek Jeong-tae reappears โ€” with an irresistible offer.
Rain Shower
E12
Rain Shower
Air date: 2025-11-30
With peace in mind, Nak-su returns to his old company in a completely new role โ€” standing tall before his former colleagues with renewed pride.

Cast

Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong

Kim Nak-su

Myung Se-bin

Myung Se-bin

Park Ha-jin

Cha Kang-yoon

Cha Kang-yoon

Kim Su-gyeom

Yoo Seung-mok

Yoo Seung-mok

Baek Jung-tae

Lee Shin-ki

Lee Shin-ki

Do Jin-woo

Shin Dong-won

Shin Dong-won

Song Ik-hyun

Jung Soon-won

Jung Soon-won

Jung Sung-gu

Ha Seo-yoon

Ha Seo-yoon

Kwon Song-hee

Lee Kang-wook

Lee Kang-wook

Han Sang-cheol

Lee Se-hee

Lee Se-hee

Park Ha-young

Lee Jini

Lee Jini

Lee Han-na

Ko Chang-seok

Ko Chang-seok

Kim Chang-su

Park Soo-young

Park Soo-young

Nom-paeng-yi

Park Seong-hyeon

Park Seong-hyeon

Ethan

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