

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…
TV-MA • Comedy, Drama • Series • 2025 • 1 season
Starring: Ryu Seung-ryong, Myung Se-bin, Cha Kang-yoon
Created by: Jo Hyun-tak

S1 E1 - Threshold
Serious about corporate life, Kim Nak-su sets his sights on upward mobility — but finds himself weighed down by favored juniors and office politics.
Oct 25, 2025 • 1h 12m

S1 E2 - Caught in the Middle
Nak-su's ruthless ambition breeds tension for those around him, including his family. Soon, a sudden corporate scandal makes him HR's target.
Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 2m

S1 E3 - MVP
Nak-su's corporate disaster worsens as he scrambles for damage control — forcing Baek Jeong-tae to make a decisive choice about his career.
Nov 1, 2025 • 1h 6m

S1 E4 - Hanging by a Thread
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.
Nov 2, 2025 • 1h 4m

S1 E5 - Serving My Own Bowl
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.
Nov 8, 2025 • 1h 2m

S1 E6 - Lifeline
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.
Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 1m

S1 E7 - Caught in the Downpour
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.
Nov 15, 2025 • 1h 5m

S1 E8 - All In
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.
Nov 16, 2025 • 1h 4m

S1 E9 - Worst Enemy
Even as stress takes a physical toll, Nak-su hides his struggles from those around him — enduring humiliation to survive and keep up appearances.
Nov 22, 2025 • 1h 1m

S1 E10 - Patient in Unit 102
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.
Nov 23, 2025 • 1h 10m

S1 E11 - B+
Nak-su's pride crumbles as he endures humiliating moments at his brother's workplace. Then Baek Jeong-tae reappears — with an irresistible offer.
Nov 29, 2025 • 1h 14m

S1 E12 - Rain Shower
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.
Nov 30, 2025 • 1h 9m
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim
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.
TV-MA • Comedy, Drama • TV Series • 2025