Ahjussis, Chemistry, and What’s Next: The “Agent Kim Reactivated” Trio Gets Real

Fresh off their record-setting run, the leading men of “Agent Kim Reactivated” sat down with Allure Korea for a pictorial and candid interview. So Ji Sub, Choi Dae Hoon, and Yoon Kyung Ho opened up about their on-set bond, their acting philosophies, and where they want to go next.

Why So Ji Sub Signed On Agent Kim Reactivated?

So Ji Sub shared that his enthusiasm for action grew after working on “Mercy for None,” which had him looking for another project in the genre. What ultimately hooked him on “Agent Kim Reactivated” wasn’t just the action, though — it was the emotional core of a father driven by desperation after losing his daughter, a story he found genuinely powerful once he read deeper into the script.

He also praised his co-stars’ talent and the natural chemistry the trio built while portraying ordinary men — middle-aged friends and fathers navigating everyday life. On his approach to quieter, less talkative characters, he expressed a belief that performances audiences can understand without heavy dialogue make for compelling acting, and shared interest in eventually tackling another noir project alongside a romance or rom-com suited to his age.

Choi Dae Hoon on Trusting His Co-Stars

Choi Dae Hoon didn’t hesitate once he learned So Ji Sub and Yoon Kyung Ho were attached to the project, describing how heavily he leaned on both actors for ideas while shaping his scenes. He picked their first meal together at a grilling restaurant as one of his most memorable filming moments, and revealed his next creative goal is exploring genres he hasn’t tried yet, including romance.

Yoon Kyung Ho on Range and Growth

Yoon Kyung Ho reflected on the trio’s chemistry, including their collaborative presentation at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards. He also compared his contrasting roles across projects — noting how differently his character in “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” approached risk compared to his “Agent Kim Reactivated” role — and credited encouragement from actor Cho Jung Seok on the set of “My Daughter Is a Zombie” with helping him grow more comfortable commanding the camera.

Both Choi Dae Hoon and Yoon Kyung Ho also spoke about fatherhood, reflecting on the fulfillment of watching their children grow and the relatable moments of loneliness the drama captured around adolescence.

So Ji Sub has built a decades-long, celebrated acting career across Korean film and television — you can read more about his filmography on Wikipedia.

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A Fitting Wrap-Up

With “Agent Kim Reactivated” having closed out its run at No. 1 in the ratings, this candid interview offers a warm look at the bond between its three leads — and hints at exciting new directions each actor hopes to explore next.

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