# Agent Kim Reactivated: Why So Ji Sub’s Comeback Drama Is Breaking Records

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Published: 2026-07-04  
Updated: 2026-07-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Three episodes in, and **Agent Kim Reactivated** has already claimed the title of 2026’s highest-rated miniseries. SBS’s new action revenge drama, marking So Ji Sub’s return to television after 13 years, is proving that a father-daughter story with a lethal secret past is exactly what audiences wanted this summer.

## A Ratings Juggernaut

According to Nielsen Korea, the show’s third episode pulled an average nationwide rating of 18.8 percent, making it the most-watched program of any kind to air that Friday. That figure caps a remarkable climb: the series premiered at 9.5 percent, then jumped to 15.7 percent in episode two — becoming the fastest drama on any channel to cross 15 percent since [The Penthouse 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Penthouse:_War_in_Life) five years earlier.

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## Agent Kim Reactivated: Ratings Climb at a Glance

| Episode | Nationwide Rating | Milestone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 1 | 9.5% | Highest miniseries premiere of 2026 |
| Episode 2 | 15.7% | Fastest drama to hit 15% since The Penthouse 3 (2021) |
| Episode 3 | 18.8% | Most-watched program of the week; highest 2026 miniseries rating |

## What’s the Show About?

Based on the popular Naver Webtoon “Manager Kim,” the series follows Kim Do-hyeon, a seemingly ordinary single father and office worker who is secretly a former inter-Korean covert operative. When his daughter goes missing, he’s forced to resurrect his old identity and skills to bring her home — a premise drawing comparisons to Taken. So Ji Sub leads an ensemble cast that includes Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Joo Sang-wook.

## Why It’s Resonating

Beyond the numbers, fans have rallied around So Ji Sub personally, celebrating his known off-screen support for independent and international films. Combined with his trademark intense action style and a fast-paced, emotionally driven story, the show has become one of the clearest breakout hits of the year.

## Where to Watch

Agent Kim Reactivated airs on SBS every Friday and Saturday and is also available for streaming on Netflix.

## FAQs

### **Q1. Who stars in Agent Kim Reactivated?**

 So Ji Sub leads the series as Manager Kim, alongside Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Joo Sang-wook.

### **Q2. Where can I stream Agent Kim Reactivated?**

The series is available on Netflix, alongside its SBS broadcast in South Korea.