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So Ji-sub Is Back: High-Octane Action Meets Heart-Wrenching Drama in 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

Kang Sun-ae

Published : Jun 26, 2026 4:31 PM

The legendary actor returns to the small screen tonight as a father pushed to the edge in SBS's highly anticipated action thriller.


So Ji-sub (Photo=Getty Images Korea)Actor So Ji-sub is set to make his highly anticipated return to the small screen, bringing his signature, unmatched aura to a gripping new action drama.

With anticipation reaching a fever pitch for SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama *Agent Kim Reactivated*, which premieres tonight (June 26), excitement is building over So Ji-sub's powerhouse performance in the title role. *Agent Kim Reactivated* is an action thriller about the world's most ordinary father who becomes the world's most dangerous man, embarking on a desperate struggle to rescue his only daughter.

Over the years, So Ji-sub has carved out his own unique brand of action across various genres, starring in projects like *Plaza*, *Alienoid*, and *A Company Man*. Known for his commanding physical presence and intense charisma, he has consistently delivered legendary, distinct action sequences in every project. As a result, drama fans are eagerly focusing on the next-level action performance he will showcase in *Agent Kim Reactivated*.
Agent Kim Reactivated (Photo=Getty Images Korea)
The anticipation for his comeback goes far beyond just high-octane, hard-hitting action. Having previously won hearts by delicately portraying complex human emotions in the legendary drama *I'm Sorry, I Love You* and the film *Be With You*, So Ji-sub is expected to fully utilize his signature restrained gaze and nuanced acting in this new series. He will bring depth and conviction to the character, portraying everything from a father's tender, heartbreaking love for his only daughter to the raw desperation triggered by extreme crises, as well as the deep-seated wounds and history buried in his heart.

By promising a powerful acting masterclass on the small screen—fueled by limitless, diverse action sequences and deeply moving emotional performances—So Ji-sub has set expectations sky-high. All eyes are on how he will bring his unique color to a character who constantly oscillates between the extremes of being ordinary and dangerous.

*Agent Kim Reactivated*, which is set to once again prove the true value of actor So Ji-sub, will premiere tonight at 9:50 PM as the follow-up to *My Royal Nemesis*.