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The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

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The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

2025- 2025

1 Seasons

12 Episodes

8.3(14 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Social & External

Production Companies

Varo Entertainment

Drama House

SLL

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong

Kim Nak-su

Myung Se-bin

Myung Se-bin

Park Ha-jin

Cha Kang-yoon

Cha Kang-yoon

Kim Su-gyeom

Yoo Seung-mok

Yoo Seung-mok

Baek Jung-tae

Lee Shin-ki

Lee Shin-ki

Do Jin-woo

Shin Dong-won

Shin Dong-won

Song Ik-hyun

Jung Soon-won

Jung Soon-won

Jung Sung-gu

Ha Seo-yoon

Ha Seo-yoon

Kwon Song-hee

Lee Kang-wook

Lee Kang-wook

Han Sang-cheol

Lee Se-hee

Lee Se-hee

Park Ha-young

Creative team

Created by: Jo Hyun-tak
Written by: Kim Hong-ki

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