How many episodes are in The Dream Life of Mr. Kim?

The Dream Life of Mr. Kim has 12 episodes in this listed season.

When does The Dream Life of Mr. Kim premiere?

The Dream Life of Mr. Kim premieres on 2025-10-25.

Is The Dream Life of Mr. Kim a new series?

The Dream Life of Mr. Kim is a new series (Season 1).

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The Dream Life of Mr. Kim(2025)

Also known as The Story of Manager Kim, Who Works for a Large Company in Seoul • The Story of Manager Kim, Who Works at a Large Corporation in Seoul • Seoul Jagae Daegieop Danineun Kim Bujang Iyagi

Archived · JTBC

7.2

1512 eps

S01

ComedyDrama

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.

Feels like

midlife reinventionquiet self-discoveryworkplace rivalryfamily conflict

ON AIR: OCT 25Season 1Archived listing

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