Not a "dream life" at all.... too realistic
My viewing preferences keep me away from the “slice of life” dramas because they tend to be too realistic. Entertainment is what I want, not a living reminder of 3 decades in the corporate world.
This drama was a deep dive into the sociological and psychological complexities of one fifty-something old man named Mr. Kim. It was neither dreamy, nor light and unencumbered as the title suggests. The screenplay is well written, and Mr. Kim’s personality did not entice my sympathy. Instead, I felt compassion for his wife and son who stood in stark contrast to the ML.
To be honest, I was halfway through episode 10 but decided to finish watch ONLY to see how Mr. Kim’s wife and son fared after facing so many difficulties. IT WAS WORTH finishing! This story was much more to my liking for the resolution and outcome than for the long, difficult (sad and uncomfortable) life choices Mr. Kim made. He could be a study for several psychological complexes: Inferiority or Megalomania.
Although I recommend The Dream Life of Mr. Kim as a very good drama to watch, don’t be fooled by the title chosen. It could have been more accurately titled Mr. Kim's Megalomania.
This drama was a deep dive into the sociological and psychological complexities of one fifty-something old man named Mr. Kim. It was neither dreamy, nor light and unencumbered as the title suggests. The screenplay is well written, and Mr. Kim’s personality did not entice my sympathy. Instead, I felt compassion for his wife and son who stood in stark contrast to the ML.
To be honest, I was halfway through episode 10 but decided to finish watch ONLY to see how Mr. Kim’s wife and son fared after facing so many difficulties. IT WAS WORTH finishing! This story was much more to my liking for the resolution and outcome than for the long, difficult (sad and uncomfortable) life choices Mr. Kim made. He could be a study for several psychological complexes: Inferiority or Megalomania.
Although I recommend The Dream Life of Mr. Kim as a very good drama to watch, don’t be fooled by the title chosen. It could have been more accurately titled Mr. Kim's Megalomania.
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