The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim is a South Korean television drama series that premiered on JTBC on October 25, 2025. Directed by Jo Hyun-Tak, the series consists of 12 episodes and aired in the Saturday and Sunday 22:40 time slot. The drama is based on the webcomic Seoul Jagae Daekieob Danineun Kim Bujang Yiyaki, written by Song Hee-Gu and illustrated by Kim Byeong-Gwan, which was first published on Naver on December 25, 2023.
Plot
The story follows Kim Nak-Su, played by Ryu Seung-Ryong, a dedicated employee at a large corporation. Having spent his career prioritizing his company and family, he achieves the rank of department manager and secures home ownership. However, his life reaches a critical turning point when he experiences a sudden loss of everything he previously valued. The narrative tracks his journey toward self-discovery.
Cast
The series features a large ensemble cast, including:
- Ryu Seung-Ryong as Kim Nak-Su
- Myung Se-Bin as Park Ha-Jin
- Cha Kang-Yoon as Kim Su-Gyeom
Production
The drama was produced for the JTBC network. It occupied the time slot previously held by A Hundred Memories and was followed by Surely Tomorrow, which began airing on December 6, 2025.