SBS’s Agent Kim Reactivated starring the legendary So Ji Sub has taken Korean television by storm, and the numbers aren’t just impressive — they’re historic.
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Agent Kim Reactivated Ratings Snapshot — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Drama | Agent Kim Reactivated |
| Network | SBS |
| Star | So Ji Sub |
| Episode 2 Rating | 15.7% (nationwide avg.) |
| Key Demo (20–49) | 5.8% — #1 for the week |
| Record Broken | Fastest to 15% in 5 years |
| Last Drama to Do It | The Penthouse 3 (2021) |
| Genre | Revenge / Action Thriller |
What’s Making This Drama Explode?
It’s rare for a K-drama to debut as the highest-rated miniseries premiere of the year — and then keep climbing. That’s exactly what Agent Kim Reactivated has done.
After kicking off with the highest premiere ratings of any miniseries in 2026, the revenge drama starring So Ji Sub continued to soar with its second episode, which became the most-watched show of any kind to air on June 27.
According to Nielsen Korea, the drama jumped to an average nationwide rating of 15.7% for its second episode, breaking the record for the highest rating achieved by any SBS drama in 2026, and becoming the fastest drama on any channel to surpass 15% since The Penthouse 3 five years ago.
That’s not just a K-drama milestone — that’s a full-on television event.
How Does It Stack Up Against the Competition?
The same night told an even clearer story about just how dominant Agent Kim Reactivated has become:
MBC’s Fifties Professionals, airing in the same time slot, wrapped its series finale at just 5.0% nationwide. JTBC’s Reborn Rookie hit its highest Saturday rating at 10.4%, while KBS 2TV’s Recipe for Love scored 14.4%.
Nothing came close. Not even the competition’s best numbers.
So Ji Sub’s return to the small screen isn’t just a comeback — it’s a coronation. If you’re a fan of intense, plot-driven K-dramas that dominate the ratings charts, this is the one to watch right now.
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FAQs
Q: Where can I watch Agent Kim Reactivated?
The drama airs on SBS in South Korea and is available internationally on streaming platforms including Viki.
Q: Who is So Ji Sub?
So Ji Sub is a veteran Korean actor known for hits like Master’s Sun and Oh My Venus, widely regarded as one of Hallyu’s most bankable stars.
