The Dream Life of Mr. Kim Episode 7-8: Release date news, time, streaming details, cast, and more 

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Mr.Kim faces setbacks in his career (Image via X @jtbclove)

The heartfelt plot in The Dream Life of Mr. Kim continues with a focus on Mr. Kim Nak-su, once a man with a perfect career, who suddenly lost his job. Many fans have found the story relatable, as it shows what happens to a person when the life they’ve carefully built suddenly falls apart.

Another thing that sets the plot of this K-drama apart from other shows is that it highlights moments of sadness, humor, and warmth in Nak-su's life. As seen in the latest episodes, Nak-su has finally been demoted to a lower level where he works with factory workers and tries to motivate them and himself.

His challenges will continue in episodes 7 and 8 of The Dream Life of Mr. Kim, arriving on November 15 and 16, 2025. These chapters will mark a turning point in the K-drama, as it only has twelve episodes.

The show began with the introduction of Mr. Kim, who has a senior position in a well-known company, along with a caring wife and son. He even owns an apartment, and all his employees respected Nak-sun until his mistakes and selfishness came to light.

Find out complete details below.


The Dream Life of Mr. Kim episodes 7-8: Everything to know

Mr. Kim's emotional transformation will continue in episodes 7 and 8 of The Dream Life of Mr. Kim, scheduled for Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16 on the JTBC TV channel in Korea. Fans can also find the K-drama on TVING for local viewers and Netflix for the global audience.

Each episode is about 70 minutes, giving a deeper look into Nak-su's life. The K-drama premiered in October 2025 and has since followed the same pattern. All episodes are available in high definition with multilingual subtitles and can also be downloaded for offline viewing on the Netflix app.

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Exploring the cast of The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

Lee Ju-yeong works at the factory (Image via X @jtbclove)
Lee Ju-yeong works at the factory (Image via X @jtbclove)

At the heart of the K-drama is Ryu Seung-ryong, who brings Kim Nak-su to life. Other cast members include Myung Se-bin as Nak-su's wife and Cha Kang-yoon as his only son, Kim So-gyeom.

The remaining actors involved are Yoo Seong-mok, Lee Shin-ki, Lee Seo-hwan, Jung Soon-won, and others. Actress Jung Eun-chae, who has appeared in acclaimed K-dramas like The King: Eternal Monarch, also makes a guest appearance.


What to expect from The Dream Life of Mr. Kim episodes 7-8?

The next episode will feature Nak-su facing challenges while doing his new job at the factory level. He can be seen guiding the workers to exercise, and when everyone takes him lightly, Nak-su shouts.

The preview shows him ordering the factory workers, which is something they aren't used to. At the same time, there are whispers at the office that Mr. Kim might come back. Now that he has been demoted, Nak-su is trying to do everything he can to get his senior position back.

The employees are seen discussing his return, with some being disappointed even with the idea of Nak-su returning to his old job. However, this won't be easy for him. Nak-su has made notable reckless decisions in life, and his habit of not seeking advice from anyone has contributed to his downfall.


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Edited by Alisha Khan