The Dream Life of Mr. Kim (2025)

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20251 Season8.3

Comedy, Drama

TMDB8.3

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Genre: Comedy
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: KR

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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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Director: Jo Hyun-tak
Writing: Kim Hong-ki
Status: Ended
First aired: Oct 25, 2025
Network: JTBC
Studio: Varo Entertainment, Drama House

Time to finish

9 hrs

12 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

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Cast

Ryu Seung-ryong

Kim Nak-su

Myung Se-bin

Park Ha-jin

Cha Kang-yoon

Kim Su-gyeom

Yoo Seung-mok

Baek Jung-tae

Lee Shin-ki

Do Jin-woo

Shin Dong-won

Song Ik-hyun

Jung Soon-won

Jung Sung-gu

Ha Seo-yoon

Kwon Song-hee

Lee Kang-wook

Han Sang-cheol

Lee Se-hee

Park Ha-young

Lee Jini

Lee Han-na

Ko Chang-seok

Kim Chang-su

Park Soo-young

Nom-paeng-yi

Park Seong-hyeon

Ethan

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SERIES

20251 Season8.3

Comedy, Drama

TMDB8.3

Votes15

Your rating

Genre: Comedy
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: KR

About

Where to watch

Region

Stream

Netflix

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Oct 25, 2025 · 1h 12m
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.
E2 · Airs Oct 26, 2025 · 1h 2m
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.
E3 · Airs Nov 1, 2025 · 1h 6m
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.
E4 · Airs Nov 2, 2025 · 1h 4m
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.
E5 · Airs Nov 8, 2025 · 1h 2m
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.
E6 · Airs Nov 9, 2025 · 1h 1m
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.
E7 · Airs Nov 15, 2025 · 1h 5m
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.
E8 · Airs Nov 16, 2025 · 1h 4m
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.
E9 · Airs Nov 22, 2025 · 1h 1m
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.
E10 · Airs Nov 23, 2025 · 1h 10m
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.
E11 · Airs Nov 29, 2025 · 1h 14m
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.
E12 · Airs Nov 30, 2025 · 1h 9m
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.

Details

Director: Jo Hyun-tak
Writing: Kim Hong-ki
Status: Ended
First aired: Oct 25, 2025
Network: JTBC
Studio: Varo Entertainment, Drama House

Time to finish

9 hrs

12 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Ryu Seung-ryong

Kim Nak-su

Myung Se-bin

Park Ha-jin

Cha Kang-yoon

Kim Su-gyeom

Yoo Seung-mok

Baek Jung-tae

Lee Shin-ki

Do Jin-woo

Shin Dong-won

Song Ik-hyun

Jung Soon-won

Jung Sung-gu

Ha Seo-yoon

Kwon Song-hee

Lee Kang-wook

Han Sang-cheol

Lee Se-hee

Park Ha-young

Lee Jini

Lee Han-na

Ko Chang-seok

Kim Chang-su

Park Soo-young

Nom-paeng-yi

Park Seong-hyeon

Ethan

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