What if all the success you've built up over decades suddenly felt empty? This question is at the heart of the latest K-drama, The Dream Life of Mr. Kim. Serial live-action adapted from the popular webtoon is now available in theaters. Netflix, brings a story of mid-life crisis and self-discovery.
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
The story centers on Kim Nak-su, a top manager at ACT Corporation who has dedicated 25 years of his life to climbing the corporate ladder. He is known as a sharp, reliable, and successful professional, living in a beautiful apartment in Seoul with his wife, Park Ha-jin, and their teenage son.
However, his world begins to crumble when his career is threatened by younger colleagues and the pressure to stay on top begins to weigh on him. At the same time, his relationship with his wife becomes strained due to his obsession with work.
Forced to confront the emptiness behind his accomplishments, Nak-su embarks on a journey to rediscover who he really is beyond the title of “manager” that has been attached to him.
Production Team and Cast
The series is directed by Jo Hyun-tak, who is known for his works such as Sky Castle and Snowdrop. The production team stated, “This drama presents an entertaining and sincere portrait of people who begin to search for true happiness after an unexpected crisis shakes up their monotonous lives.”
Here is the list of the cast involved:
- Ryu Seung-ryong as Kim Nak-su
- Myung Se-bin as Park Ha-jin
- Cha Kang-yoon as Kim Su-gyeom
- Yoo Seung-mok as Baek Jeong-tae
- Lee Shin-ki as Do Jin-u
- Lee Seo-hwan as Heo Tae-hwan
- Jung Soon-won as Jung Seong-gu
- Ha Seo-yoon as Kwon Song-hui
- Lee Jin-yi as Lee Han-na
- Lee Se-hee as Park Ha-yeong
- Lee Kang-wook as Han Sang-heol
- Ko Chang-seok as Kim Chang-su
Broadcast Schedule and Details
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim is a JTBC K-drama that had its global premiere on Netflix on October 25, 2025. Series genre slice-of-life comedy It will run for 12 episodes.
The release schedule follows a twice-weekly format, with new episodes available every Saturday and Sunday. The finale episode of the series is scheduled to air on November 30, 2025.
About The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
The series was adapted from the best-selling novel by Hee-gu Song. The popularity of this story expanded after it was made into a movie. webtoon drawn by Byung-gwan Kim. The webtoon version, serialized since 2023, has attracted a wide audience, surpassing 10 million views within a month of its release thanks to its down-to-earth and emotional storytelling.
With a strong and relevant premise, the series is set to be a touching watch for drama lovers around the world.
Source: Asian Lifestyle, JTBC (Ji-hye Yoo) via Anime News Network
