{"id":2597,"date":"2025-12-01T14:52:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itaba.com\/?p=2597"},"modified":"2026-02-21T15:13:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T06:13:40","slug":"thedreamlifeofmrkim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itaba.com\/en\/blog\/thedreamlifeofmrkim\/","title":{"rendered":"I highly recommend The Story of Manager Kim, a Homeowner in Seoul Working for a Major Corporation!"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\nMr. Kim, a mid-level manager at the large corporation ACT, has finally achieved what many would envy\u2014a home of his own in Seoul and what appears to be a \u201cstable life.\u201d However, at work he struggles under performance-based pressure and complicated office politics, while at home the responsibilities of being a husband and father weigh heavily on him. Amid these daily challenges, small misunderstandings and troubles continue to arise, and the life he once envisioned gradually begins to drift out of alignment with reality.<\/p>\n

Even so, Mr. Kim presses on, striving each day to find a balance between work, family, and his own happiness. Through moments of laughter and tears, he slowly comes to realize what it is he truly wants to protect.<\/p>\n

This drama stars the highly acclaimed Ryu Seung-ryong in the lead role. Opposite his strong and charismatic presence, Myung Se-bin plays his wife with a graceful and refined charm, while Cha Kang-yoon delivers a natural performance as their son. The casting feels perfectly matched.<\/p>\n

In addition, the supporting cast also deliver remarkable performances. The drama stands out for its high quality, with little of the awkwardness or unnecessary exaggeration often seen in TV series.<\/p>\n

It is especially recommended for viewers who connected with \u201cMisaeng\u201d or \u201cMy Mister.\u201d\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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👥 Characters & Cast<\/h3>\n

Below is an introduction to the main cast and their roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Actor<\/b><\/td>\nRole<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Ryu Seung-ryong<\/td>\nKim Nak-soo<\/td>\nThe protagonist. Head of ACT Sales Team 1 (General Manager). A 25-year veteran salesman with outstanding practical skills who never misses a promotion opportunity. Husband of Ha-jin and father of Su-gyeom.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Myung Se-bin<\/td>\nPark Ha-jin<\/td>\nNak-soo\u2019s wife and Su-gyeom\u2019s mother. A strong and wise homemaker who supports her family and does not fear crises.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cha Kang-yoon<\/td>\nKim Su-gyeom<\/td>\nThe son of Nak-soo and Ha-jin. A university student striving to find confidence about his future.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yoo Seung-mok<\/td>\nBaek Jung-tae<\/td>\nExecutive Director Baek. Head of ACT Sales Division. A 27-year company veteran and Nak-soo\u2019s superior.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lee Shin-gi<\/td>\nDo Jin-woo<\/td>\nManager Do. Head of ACT Sales Team 2. A self-made man who rose quickly to a managerial position despite graduating from a junior college.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lee Seo-hwan<\/td>\nHeo Tae-hwan<\/td>\nSection Chief Heo. Manager in the ACT Sales Support Division. Joined the company at the same time as Nak-soo but has remained at the same rank.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lee Se-hee<\/td>\nPark Ha-young<\/td>\nHa-jin\u2019s younger sister and Sang-cheol\u2019s wife. A much younger sister whom Ha-jin practically helped raise.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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🎬 Basic Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Japanese Title (tentative)<\/td>\nThe Story of Manager Kim Who Owns a Home in Seoul and Works for a Major Corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Korean Title<\/td>\n\uc11c\uc6b8 \uc790\uac00\uc5d0 \ub300\uae30\uc5c5 \ub2e4\ub2c8\ub294 \uae40\ubd80\uc7a5 \uc774\uc57c\uae30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English Title<\/td>\nThe Dream Life of Mr. Kim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Network \/ Streaming<\/td>\nJTBC \/ Netflix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Broadcast Period<\/td>\nOctober 25, 2025 \u2013 November 30, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Episodes<\/td>\n12 episodes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Genre<\/td>\nFamily Drama \/ Human Drama \/ Human Comedy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Director<\/td>\nJo Hyun-tak<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Writers<\/td>\nKim Hong-gi, Yoon Hye-sung<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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