Agent Kim Reactivated goes undercover as ratings surge to 26.2%
SBS drama Agent Kim Reactivated hits a 2026 mini-series high and tops Netflix's non-English TV chart across 19 countries.
Breaking 26.2% Viewership Rating with Simultaneous Domestic and Global Success
SBS Friday-Saturday drama Agent Kim Reactivated is recording historic achievements with only two episodes left until its finale. The 8th episode, aired on the 18th, shattered its own previous records by reaching a nationwide viewership rating of 23.1% and a peak viewership rating of 26.2%. This marks the highest figure among 2026 mini-series.
The momentum in the global market is equally intense. According to Tudum, Netflix's official site, the series has held the No. 1 spot in the non-English TV show category for three consecutive weeks. It reached the top in a total of 19 countries, including Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Qatar, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Bolivia, and Peru, and made its way into the TOP10 list in 73 countries worldwide.
Agent Kim's Team Faces Crisis, Launching Full-Scale Undercover Operations
At the end of episode 8, Agent Kim (So Ji-sub) and his team, who were protecting high-ranking North Korean defector Ri Eung-ryeong (Lee Jae-yong), faced a crisis as they were caught in the crosshairs of Special Mission Bureau agents. In the tense situation where even his daughter Min-ji (Seo Su-min) is held hostage, the story will shift from episode 9 into full-scale undercover operations as the team attempts to carry out their mission while hiding their identities.
Stills released by the production team on the 23rd captured the characters transformed in various ways. The tension increased as the images revealed Agent Kim (So Ji-sub) showing a cold, calculated side in a black suit, Park Jin-cheol (Yoon Kyung-ho) blending into the scene as a hotel chef, and Seong Han-su (Choi Dae-hoon) huddling in a car trunk.
The Pleasant Teamwork of the 'Dad Universe'
Even amidst the high-stakes espionage within the drama, the actors' strong chemistry draws significant attention. In a recently released making-of video, actress Seo Su-min shared the cheerful atmosphere on set, calling Yoon Kyung-ho 'Big Auntie,' Choi Dae-hoon 'Dad,' and So Ji-sub 'Grandfather.' So Ji-sub, in particular, showcased the team's bond by playing along with Yoon Kyung-ho's jokes.
Cast members So Ji-sub, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Joo Sang-wook are dominating the top ranks of popularity indices, supporting the show's immersive quality. Agent Kim Reactivated, which depicts the desperate struggle of a former special agent who risks everything to save his daughter, is racing toward its final phase where the characters' conflicts and choices will collide.
