The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

Name: The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
Released: 2025-10-25
Rating: 8.286

2025 · TMDB 8.3/10 (14 votes)

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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About The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

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.

Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 8.3/10 from 14 votes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

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S1 E1Oct 25, 202572 min

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.

S1 E2Oct 26, 202562 min

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.

S1 E3Nov 1, 202566 min

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.

S1 E4Nov 2, 202564 min

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.

S1 E5Nov 8, 202562 min

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.

S1 E6Nov 9, 202561 min

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.

S1 E7Nov 15, 202565 min

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.

S1 E8Nov 16, 202564 min

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.

S1 E9Nov 22, 202561 min

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.

S1 E10Nov 23, 202570 min

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.