The Dream Life of Mr. Kim (2025)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2025-10-25
Last Air Date: 2025-11-30
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 12
Created By: Jo Hyun-tak
Networks: JTBC
Top Cast
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Kim Nak-su
- Myung Se-bin as Park Ha-jin
- Cha Kang-yoon as Kim Su-gyeom
- Yoo Seung-mok as Baek Jung-tae
- Lee Shin-ki as Do Jin-woo
- Shin Dong-won as Song Ik-hyun
- Jung Soon-won as Jung Sung-gu
- Ha Seo-yoon as Kwon Song-hee
- Lee Kang-wook as Han Sang-cheol
- Lee Se-hee as Park Ha-young
Seasons
None (2025)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Threshold
Serious about corporate life, Kim Nak-su sets his sights on upward mobility — but finds himself weighed down by favored juniors and office politics.
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Ep. 2: Caught in the Middle
Nak-su's ruthless ambition breeds tension for those around him, including his family. Soon, a sudden corporate scandal makes him HR's target.
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Ep. 3: MVP
Nak-su's corporate disaster worsens as he scrambles for damage control — forcing Baek Jeong-tae to make a decisive choice about his career.
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Ep. 4: Hanging by a Thread
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.
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Ep. 5: Serving My Own Bowl
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.
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Ep. 6: Lifeline
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.
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Ep. 7: Caught in the Downpour
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.
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Ep. 8: All In
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.
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Ep. 9: Worst Enemy
Even as stress takes a physical toll, Nak-su hides his struggles from those around him — enduring humiliation to survive and keep up appearances.
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Ep. 10: Patient in Unit 102
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.
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Ep. 11: B+
Nak-su's pride crumbles as he endures humiliating moments at his brother's workplace. Then Baek Jeong-tae reappears — with an irresistible offer.
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Ep. 12: Rain Shower
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.
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