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Desperate Mr. X

6.320221 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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…

DirectorKim Joung-hoon
WriterKwak Kyeong-yoon

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OnDemandKoreaOnDemandKoreaKocowa Amazon ChannelKocowa Amazon ChannelKocowaKocowa
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 2, 2022
E2
Episode 2
Sep 2, 2022
E3
Episode 3
Sep 2, 2022
E4
Episode 4
Sep 9, 2022
E5
Episode 5
Sep 9, 2022
E6
Episode 6
Sep 9, 2022

Cast · Directed by Kim Joung-hoon

Kwon Sang-woo
Kwon Sang-woo
Yoon Dae-wook
Lim Se-mi
Lim Se-mi
Mi-jin
Sung Dong-il
Sung Dong-il
Heo Jun
Shin Hyun-soo
Shin Hyun-soo
Andy Jung
Park Jin-joo
Park Jin-joo
Assistant manager Kim
Lee Yi-kyung
Lee Yi-kyung
Woo-jin
Ryu Yeon-seok
Ryu Yeon-seok
Seok-ho
Kim Seung-oh
Kim Seung-oh
Seung-il
Kim Ki-bang
Kim Ki-bang
Myung-soo
Kim Han-joon
Kim Han-joon
Sung-wook

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Desperate Mr. X — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Mr. X?

Desperate Mr. X is streaming on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desperate Mr. X on Netflix?

No, Desperate Mr. X is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa.

Is Desperate Mr. X on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Desperate Mr. X isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa instead.

Where can I watch Desperate Mr. X for free?

Desperate Mr. X is available on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Desperate Mr. X?

Desperate Mr. X has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of Desperate Mr. X out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Desperate Mr. X are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Desperate Mr. X?

No — Desperate Mr. X ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.