[JTBC/Netflix 2025] THE DREAM LIFE OF MR KIM - Ryu Seung Ryong, Myung Se Bin, Cha Kang Yoon ~ 25 October 2025

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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.

Following the story of a middle-aged man who loses everything he once valued. After a long journey, he finds his true self, no longer defined by his job as a manager at a major corporation.


Synopsis
Kim Nak Su, a salesman with 25 years of experience. Known for his exceptional skills and sales success, he has never missed a promotion. He owns a prime apartment in Seoul, has a wife and son, and enjoys an enviable life. However, over time, he begins to lose his footing both at work and at home.

A heartfelt journey of resilience and survival — one that evokes both tears and laughter in the pursuit of happiness.

(Source: Soompi; edited by MyDramaList)


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

Source: Asianwiki, Mydramalist

Rahah

OFFICIAL TRAILER...

Rahah

OFFICIAL CLIP...

RoseBL

Looks like a touching drama—Kim Nam-Su’s journey of loss and self-discovery seems really compelling! Infinite Craft

xyla73

Eh, takde ke org tgk citer ni?
Iols baru je start, masih epi 1 lagi...

Btw, chukkae sebab tercalon dalam 5 kategori Baeksang Arts Awards 2026!

• Best Drama
• Best Director (Cho Hyun Tak)
• Best Actor (Ryu Seung Ryong)
• Best Supporting Actor (Yoo Seung Mok)
• Best Supporting Actress (Myung Se Bin)
  

Rahah

xyla73 replied at 13-4-2026 02:26 PM
Eh, takde ke org tgk citer ni?
Iols baru je start, masih epi 1 lagi...

Iols drop citer ni... tak ingat tengok sampai episod berapa... citer ni bagus tapi agak berat, slow & depressed... tu malas nak continue... kena ada mood tengok citer ni...

Rahah

Chukkae tercalon Baeksang Awards...

xyla73

Wah, Ryu Seung Ryong menang daesang utk kategori drama…

Chukkae!

Iols baru sampai epi 2 tgk citer ni…sebab watchlist iols byk yg heavy, itu yg tak mampu nak sambung tgk tu…

Twitter

zehra2

ada thread rupa nya.. nak masuk list tgk ni

xyla73

Lupa lak nak tepek…ahjussi ni pun menang utk kategori best supporting actor (drama)…

Chukkae, Yoo Seung Mok…

  

Rahah

Nak kena tengok jugak la citer ni... rugi pulak iols tak continue masa ongoing haritu... lagi best layan ongoing... ni nak tengok semua episod ambil masa sikit sebab heavy drama...

Chukkae Ryu Seung Ryong!

Rahah

xyla73 replied at 9-5-2026 08:58 AM
Lupa lak nak tepek…ahjussi ni pun menang utk kategori best supporting actor (drama)…

Chukkae, Yoo ...

Appa Cha... chukkae!

Banyak citer dia berlakon... citer Moving pun dia ada...