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The Dream Life of Mr. Kim — Season 1

202512 episodes8.5/10 (12 votes)

About this season

Kim Nak-su is a middle-aged man who loses everything he once considered valuable in an instant. After a long journey, he finally discovers his true self, beyond his role as a department manager at a large corporation.

Episodes (12)

Threshold
E1

1. Threshold

Aired 25 October 2025 • 72 min

Serious about corporate life, Kim Nak-su sets his sights on upward mobility — but finds himself weighed down by favored juniors and office politics.

Caught in the Middle
E2

2. Caught in the Middle

Aired 26 October 2025 • 62 min

Nak-su's ruthless ambition breeds tension for those around him, including his family. Soon, a sudden corporate scandal makes him HR's target.

MVP
E3

3. MVP

Aired 1 November 2025 • 66 min

Nak-su's corporate disaster worsens as he scrambles for damage control — forcing Baek Jeong-tae to make a decisive choice about his career.

Hanging by a Thread
E4

4. Hanging by a Thread

Aired 2 November 2025 • 64 min

Forced into a career crisis, Nak-su tries to make the best out of his situation. But he soon faces Jeong-tae — who delivers a momentous blow.

Serving My Own Bowl
E5

5. Serving My Own Bowl

Aired 8 November 2025 • 62 min

Now officially demoted, Nak-su agonizes over a daily grind that feels punishing. But just when he can't take it anymore, he finds a glimmer of hope.

Lifeline
E6

6. Lifeline

Aired 9 November 2025 • 61 min

Nak-su, full of new energy, pushes to return to headquarters. Meanwhile, his family faces changes unfolding in their own lives that test their bonds.

Caught in the Downpour
E7

7. Caught in the Downpour

Aired 15 November 2025 • 65 min

As Nak-su's behavior grows erratic, he manages rising employee anxiety amid a concerning company-wide notice — forcing him to make a bold decision.

All In
E8

8. All In

Aired 16 November 2025 • 64 min

As Nak-su tries to adjust to his bleak new reality, he searches for ways to get back on his feet — betting everything he has on a risky new venture.

Worst Enemy
E9

9. Worst Enemy

Aired 22 November 2025 • 61 min

Even as stress takes a physical toll, Nak-su hides his struggles from those around him — enduring humiliation to survive and keep up appearances.

Patient in Unit 102
E10

10. Patient in Unit 102

Aired 23 November 2025 • 70 min

When the truth comes to light, Park Ha-jin confronts Nak-su over betrayal. While apart from his wife, he finds courage to contact his estranged brother.

B+
E11

11. B+

Aired 29 November 2025 • 74 min

Nak-su's pride crumbles as he endures humiliating moments at his brother's workplace. Then Baek Jeong-tae reappears — with an irresistible offer.

Rain Shower
E12

12. Rain Shower

Aired 30 November 2025 • 69 min

With peace in mind, Nak-su returns to his old company in a completely new role — standing tall before his former colleagues with renewed pride.

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