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Drama: The Dream Life of Mr. Kim (English title) / The Story of Manager Kim, Who Owns His Home and Works for a Large Company in Seoul (literal title)
Revised romanization: Seoul Jagae Daekieob Danineun Kim Bujang Yiyaki
Hangul: 서울 자가에 대기업 다니는 김 부장 이야기
Director: Jo Hyun-Tak
Writer: Song Hee-Gu (webcomic), Kim Byeong-Gwan (webcomic), Kim Hong-Ki, Yoon Hye-Seong
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 12
Release Date: October 25 - November 30, 2025
Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 22:40
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Since joining a large company, Kim Nak-Su (Ryu Seung-Ryong) has worked tirelessly for the company and his family. As a result, he now holds the position of department manager and owns his own home, but he faces a turning point of his life. He loses everything that he considered valuable in an instant. He finally discovers his true self after a long journey.

Notes

"The Dream Life of Mr. Kim" takes over JTBC's Saturday & Sunday 22:40 time slot previously occupied by "A Hundred Memories" and followed by "Surely Tomorrow" in 2025.
Based on webcomic "Seoul Jagae Daekieob Danineun Kim Bujang Yiyaki” written by Song Hee-Gu & illustrated by Kim Byeong-Gwan (first published December 25, 2023 via Naver).

Cast



Ryu Seung-Ryong	Myung Se-Bin	Cha Kang-Yoon
Kim Nak-Su	Park Ha-Jin	Kim Su-Gyeom

ACT



Yoo Seung-Mok	Lee Shin-Ki	Lee Seo-Hwan	Shin Dong-Won	Jung Soon-Won
Baek Jeong-Tae	Do Jin-Woo	Heo Tae-Hwan	Song Ik-Hyeon	Jung Sung-Gu



Ha Seo-Yoon	Lee Hyung-Joo	Kim Tae-Yoon	Seo Soo-Hee	Lee Hyun-Kyun
Kwon Song-Hee	Lee Myung-Heon	Shin Jun-Seop	Chae So-Yeon	Choi Jae-Hyeok



Lee Joon-Gyu	Lee Jae-Ha	Jung Woo-Young	Jang Won-Young	Kim Byung-Cheol
supervisor (ep.1)	interviewer (ep.2)	interviewer (ep.2)	interviewer (ep.2)	interviewer (ep.2)



Kim Jung-Ho	Lee Joo-Young	Yun Ki-Chang
Hwang Tae-San (ep.3)	Ham Hyeon-Gyeong (ep.3)	legal team staff (ep.3)

ACT Asan Factory



Jung Eun-Chae	Kim Yoon-Bae	Kim Jin-Wook	Kim Hyun-Kyu	Yoon Hyo-Sik
Lee Ju-Young (ep.5-6)	Dal-Jae (ep.5-6)	safety manager (ep.5)	employee (ep.5)	employee (ep.5)



Yoon Tak	Park Chan-Kuk	Park Jong-Bum	Le Anh Ton	Song Won-Su
employee (ep.5)	employee (ep.5)	employee (ep.5)	employee (ep.5)	security guard (ep.5)

Jealousy, My Strength



Lee Jini	Kim Su-Gyeom	Kim Seong-Jae	Ham Jae-Hyun
Lee Han-Na	Lee Jeong-Hwan	Jacob Lee	Ash

Park Ha-Jin's Family



Lee Se-Hee	Lee Kang-Wook
Park Ha-Yeong	Han Sang-Cheol

Kim Nak-Su's Family



Ko Chang-Seok	Jung Si-Yul
Kim Chang-Su	Kim Nak-Su (child) (ep.1)

Kim Nak-Su's Group



Park Soo-Young	Kim Jeong-Han	Nam Dae-Hyub
Nompaengi	Kim Nak-Su's friend (ep.1)	Kim Nak-Su's friend (ep.1)

Others

Lee Kyu-Sung

salesman



Shin Mun-Sung	Jung Jong-Yul	Oh Ki-Hwan	Lee Sang-Jin	Lee Dong-Hee
Choi Sang-Pil	telecom executive (ep.1)	teacher (ep.1)	T-Boy (ep.2-3)	Chinese restaurant owner (ep.2)



Shin Mi-Young	Uhm Tae-Ok	Lee Kyung-Wook	Kim Tae-Moon	Park Jae-Wan
real estate academy staff (ep.3-4)	Yangpyeong Dream Center staff (ep.3)	T-Boy's friend (ep.3)	FTC employee (ep.3)	golfer (ep.3)



Kim Shin-Yul	Kim Young-Joon	Lee Joong-Yul	Min Sang-Chul	Yoon Boo-Jin
golfer (ep.3)	Kukkiwon executive (ep.4)	company director (ep.4)	KKE executive (ep.4)	real estate exam taker (ep.5)

Chae Yoon-Hee

real estate exam taker (ep.5)

Additional Cast Members:

Roh Eun-Jung - ACT cleaning lady
Kim Eun-Kyung - Kim Nak-Su's mom (ep.1)
Yang Hee-Won - Park Gyeong-Tae (p.1)
Kim Hyo-Jin - Park Ha-Jin's mom (ep.4)
Kim Jun-Seok - ACT mechanic (ep.4)

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2025-10-25	1	2.894%	3.068%
2025-10-26	2	3.540%	3.508%
2025-11-01	3	3.159%	3.380%
2025-11-02	4	-	-
2025-11-08	5	-	-
2025-11-09	6	-	-
2025-11-15	7	-	-
2025-11-16	8	-	-
2025-11-22	9	-	-
2025-11-23	10	-	-
2025-11-29	11	-	-
2025-11-30	12	-	-

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

v Jun 05 2026 1:37 am When I first saw this on Netflix, I wasn't interested. The good reviews I read made me try watching it. I'm glad I did. The story touched upon many realistic facets of an ordinary person's working life, aspirations and family relationships At times, Kim Naksu could be a very frustrating character and it was disheartening how unfortunate incidents seem to befall him one after another. He is a very flawed character who grew to accept the realities of his situation, learned to love his family more and became at peace with who he os and where he is in life. It was a bittersweet story that made me reflect on my own life and place in the world.

Kona May 20 2026 9:30 am The story same like my life.

Mom property agent, dad unemployed, we always move from one house to another, savings are used for my dad health problems.

Dad ever get dizzy and faint in front of me and when we about to bring him to hospital suddenly he wake up and said "everything's alright nothing happen let's go back home"

He is very dictator and very strict. He love himself and also he will choose pride over everything. He doesn't really care what i like or what i want to do. As long as, it gives him pride. He will accept him. Oh also he want me to go his way, not my way, his way.

For Mr. Kim, he still help his wife to do the chores. While my dad will never touch any home chores, never help my mom or me, always asking to prioritize him, always need someone to be his assistant 24/h or he will disturb you until you scream and he will still disturb you. Also, he always said "this home from this spot to that edge is all because of me because i bought this home everyone should listen me"

But, i think i like Kim Nak Su better, while my dad is a toxic guy who married my mom because he need to reproduce.

Oh naksu will find a way to get money, while my dad will be stay at home dad, command everyone to listen and do for him, don't care what happen to you as long as you do what he says.

Febrylian Yovita Jan 20 2026 12:57 am At first I wasn't sure I would like this film, but after trying to watch a few episodes, I was curious and was very impressed with the moral story of this film, that we have to learn to accept ourselves, not just want to be more like what we dream of. I highly recommend this film.

Theresa Jan 14 2026 9:38 am I’m really going to miss Mr Kim & his family - one of the best dramas I’ve watched recently. Ryu Seung-ryong’s portrayal of Kim Nak-su was brilliant, and he truly deserves a Best Actor award. The storyline was well-crafted and thoughtfully written, with not a single boring episode. Unlike some good dramas with disappointing endings, this one was so nicely wrapped up (I love that “lunchtime” haha)! Highly recommended!

PLLI Dec 15 2025 6:19 am Recommended by Hamin of PLAVE! Must watch this!

US K-Drama Fan Nov 30 2025 12:59 pm So well done and cast. One of my favorites this year. Reminds me a little of Its A Wonderful Life. Rather than an angel showing him what is truly important in life, he figured it out by being honest with himself.

Su-Sa Nov 23 2025 5:14 pm Very cute and understandable Mr. Kim. His sister-in-law is a disgusting nature. Mr Ryu Seung-Ryung is a perfect choice. If an unsympathetic person were to portray Mr. Kim, then I might have a different opinion, but in summary: The perfectly glory of the day, when I sit down to watch the new episode. Congratulations, I hope the series will win awards!

Old Guy Nov 22 2025 2:06 pm 9 episodes in and still spiralling down...I wonder when will Kim's redemption journey begin. Will the psychiatrist be his angel...or will he still think he knows it all? I hope his son will wise up too.

Old Guy Nov 17 2025 2:04 am Kim's old school chauvinism and bravado was his downfall. But being a corporate animal all his life, he wasn't trained to be street smart in other arenas. Even when his jobless buddy advised him...his ego wanted to prove others wrong...after all he was a General Manager who's an expert in sales. Scammers have tailored tactics to handle targets who are "all knowing experts". 8 episodes for his fall...4 more episodes for his redemption...hopefully.

mike Nov 09 2025 11:08 am finished ep5. i look how this drama is going. the ML was sent to exile but he still thinks he got a chance. perfectly portrayed how disillusioned with this current gen old ppl..thinking they rule the world and always will have chance for them if they just remain as it is.

mike Nov 02 2025 8:42 pm very surprising drama.

the ML act really good that i think any1 watching will root for his downfall.

the plot is good too and reflect really 100% on big corporations and their styles. u r out if u r old.

Fanks Oct 26 2025 1:15 am 12 episodes

Jillibean Oct 21 2025 3:12 pm How many episodes will it have? That fact is missing.

Oops Sep 09 2025 9:06 am The title hahaha, hope it will create noise

Jajang Aug 12 2025 7:46 pm Its like the titles of some isekai novels lol

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Difference between revisions of "The Dream Life of Mr. Kim"

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

ACT

ACT Asan Factory

Jealousy, My Strength

Park Ha-Jin's Family

Kim Nak-Su's Family

Kim Nak-Su's Group

Others

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Comments

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