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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:
Release Date: October 25, 2025 --
Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 22:40
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Since joining a large company, Kim Nam-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 "Waiting for Gyeong-Do" 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 - Kim Nam-Su
Myung Se-Bin - Park Ha-Jin
Cha Kang-Yoon - Kim Su-Gyeom

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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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