The Dream Life of Mr. Kim and Misaeng: Incomplete Life are similar in their exploration of the Korean salaryman’s struggle within a rigid and demanding corporate culture. Both center on quiet, ordinary office workers whose lives are defined by monotonous routines, social hierarchies, and a constant sense of pressure and inadequacy. While Misaeng portrays these realities through gritty realism and emotional authenticity, The Dream Life of Mr. Kim uses surreal, dreamlike sequences to express the same internal conflict and yearning for escape. Together, they offer a powerful critique of modern work life, showing how individuals fight to maintain dignity, identity, and hope within systems that often overlook their humanity.
Depicts the bromance of Goo Pil Soo, a breadwinner in his 40s who dreams for his second heyday, and Jung Seok, a genius in his 20s who dreams of his own start-up company. The drama will realistically portray relatable stories, including the recent social and education problems and the employment and start-up wars. At the same time, it will draw a harmony between different generations and create a warm comedy drama that everyone can sympathize with and watch comfortably.
A hyperrealistic comedy-drama depicting the crisis of each generation living in the present era. It tells the story of a simpleton, Mr. A, who suddenly has to struggle to survive after being faced with a three-tier combo, being urged to resign, going from rags to riches, and facing the realities of aging.
