The Dream Life of Mr. Kim(2025)

8.3

1 Seasons

ComedyDrama

Overview

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.

Created By: Jo Hyun-tak

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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.

25/10/202572 min

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.

26/10/202562 min

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.

01/11/202566 min

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.

02/11/202564 min

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.

08/11/202562 min

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.

09/11/202561 min

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.

15/11/202565 min

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.

16/11/202564 min

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.

22/11/202561 min

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.

23/11/202570 min