New series The Dream Life Of Mr. Kim arrives with a Korean title as attention-grabbing as it is telling: The Story Of General Manager Kim Who Goes To A Big Company With A House In Seoul – a phrase that encapsulates the aspirations of everyday Koreans.
The dramedy delivers a mix of comedy, melancholy and realism. It follows Kim Nak-soo, a man who is confident he’s checked off every box on the societal scorecard. He has a house in Seoul’s fiercely competitive housing market, a secure gig at a major corporation and has made a comfortable life for his family.
