Agent Kim Reactivated Finale Hits 23% Rating, Tops Netflix Global Chart
The K-drama "Agent Kim Reactivated" concluded its successful 10-episode season, earning an impressive 23% viewership rating in South Korea, positioning it among the top shows of the year. It performed consistently well on Netflix, featuring in the Global Top 10 Non-English Shows for three weeks and regularly in the U.S. rankings. Starring So Ji-sub as a former North Korean spy who becomes an office worker and single father, the series debuted on June 26. Following significant viewership growth, a two-part special aired in late July. Talks for a second season are underway amidst its popularity and innovation with AI-generated scenes.
Key facts
- Finale recorded 23% nationwide viewership rating in South Korea.
- Topped Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English Shows for three straight weeks.
- Premiered June 26 on SBS with 9.5% rating, surpassed 20% by fourth episode.
- Written by Nam Dae-joong, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun.
- Stars So Ji-sub as Mr. Kim, a former North Korean spy.
- Adapted from Naver webtoon Manager Kim by Toy and Jeong Jong-taek.
- First K-drama with a scene created entirely using AI by Morpheus Studio.
- SBS aired a two-episode special on July 31 and August 1.
Entities
Artists
- So Ji-sub
- Nam Dae-joong
- Lee Seung-young
- Lee So-eun
- Choi Dae-hoon
- Yoon Kyung-ho
- Joo Sang-wook
- Ok Taec-yeon
- Toy
- Jeong Jong-taek
- Taejun Pak
- Ryu Jae-hwan
Institutions
- SBS
- Netflix
- Nielsen Korea
- Naver
- Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA)
- Morpheus Studio
- The Korea Times
- MBC
- KBS
- Disney+
- Hulu
Locations
- South Korea
- United States