The Dream Life of Mr. Kim () is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Myung Se-bin, and Cha Kang-yoon. It aired on JTBC from October 25, to November 30, 2025, every Saturday at 22:40 (KST) and Sunday at 22:30 (KST). It also streams globally on Netflix.
Synopsis
The drama follows Director Kim, who begins work at a large company in Seoul, navigating both corporate politics and personal challenges.
Cast
Main
A veteran sales manager who built his life on success now faces the slow collapse of everything he has earned.
Nak-soo's devoted wife who always lived in his shadow now decides to build her own future.
Nak-soo's son who rejects his path, chasing freedom in a startup.
Supporting
People at ACT
An executive who rose through office politics, outwardly loyal to Nak-soo but driven enough to betray him for his own ambition.
A sharp manager who rose quickly and quietly aligns with power to secure his place at the top.
A kind but slow-working longtime employee, stuck as a perpetual mid-level manager.
- Shin Dong-won as Song Ik-hyeon
A dependable worker who sometimes acts as Nak-soo's right-hand man.
A mid-level employee who dislikes Nak-soo's old-fashioned behavior, but finds himself mirroring him.
A young employee who questions authority and corporate nonsense.
People at Soo-gyeom's startup
Soo-gyeom's first love in middle school.
A charismatic startup founder who hides ruthless ambition behind charm.
Park Ha-jin's family
Ha-jin's younger sister.
Ha-young's husband and successful fintech CEO.
People around Kim Nak-soo
Nak-soo's older brother and humble auto shop owner.
Nak-soo's childhood friend who knows him better than anyone else.
Special appearance
Production
The series is directed by Cho Hyun-tak, known for Sky Castle (2018), Snowdrop (2021), The Atypical Family (2024), and written by Kim Hong-gi and Yoon Hye-sung. The series is produced by SLL, Drama House Studio, and .
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