SBS’s revenge action thriller Agent Kim Reactivated continues its impressive run on television, recording a 21.6% nationwide viewership rating just four episodes into its broadcast. On July 6, 2026, SBSNOW has shared the latest ratings milestone on X, highlighting the drama’s rapid rise and calling it a “real mega-hit drama.”
According to the broadcaster, Agent Kim Reactivated also recorded a 22.7% in Seoul, based on Nielsen Korea data. The drama reached a peak instantaneous rating of 25.1% during its latest episode. Among viewers aged 20 to 49, it generated an average rating of 7.6%, with a peak of 8.81%, continuing its dominance in the key demographic.
SBS stated that the series had broken its own ratings record while achieving the highest ratings among all programs aired across every channel on the same day. The broadcaster also noted that the drama crossed the 20% nationwide mark in just four episodes and currently ranks first among Friday-Saturday dramas in trending discussions.
The show’s steady climb has drawn attention online. The first episode opened with a nationwide rating of 9.5%, followed by 15.7% for episode 2, 18.8% for episode 3, and 21.6% for episode 4, reflecting consistent growth with each broadcast.
Based on the Naver Webtoon Manager Kim by Toy and Jeong Jong-taek, Agent Kim Reactivated is an action drama centered on Kim Jae-hwan, portrayed by So Ji-sub. The story follows the former special agent as he becomes one of the world’s most dangerous men while pursuing revenge and rescuing his only daughter.
The ratings update quickly spread across social media, where viewers celebrated the drama’s success and its continued upward trajectory. Many described the performance as an unexpected breakthrough, with some expressing confidence that the numbers could continue rising through the remainder of the series. One fan commented,
“it just gets better each episode.”
Fans credited the drama’s success to its veteran cast, engaging storyline, and high production quality. Others praised its balance of action, emotional characters, and suspense, with many saying each episode leaves them eager for the next.
Several viewers said they have been thoroughly enjoying the series. Others shared their excitement for the upcoming episodes and expressed hope that its viewership would continue to climb.
What happened in the last episodes of Agent Kim Reactivated and what to expect next in brief
As of July 6, 2026, Agent Kim Reactivated remains a strong global performer on Netflix too. The drama ranks No. 1 in 26 countries, including South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates. It also continues to chart in the Top 10 across more than 80 countries, with an average global ranking of 3.6.
In the last two episodes of Agent Kim Reactivated, the search for Min-ji takes several dramatic turns as Kim Do-hyeon follows every possible lead to find his daughter. After receiving a brief call from her phone that ends abruptly, he reunites with former teammate Seong Han-su to trace the signal.
Meanwhile Park Jin-cheol escapes from prison to protect him from North Korean operatives. The episode also reveals Do-hyeon’s past.
Raised in North Korea, he inherited the Agent 66 codename after the original operative was killed. He later defected and worked with the South Korean government alongside Han-su and Jin-cheol before living under a hidden identity.
Once his cover is exposed, both North Korean operatives and South Korean intelligence begin hunting him. Do-hyeon and Han-su recover Minji’s phone from a warehouse, but their investigation is interrupted by an attack from the younger brother of the original Agent 66. After escaping, they identify the kidnappers through a witness and CCTV footage, leading them to a port where they believe Min-ji is being held.
Meanwhile, Gold Tooth assuming Min-ji has died locks her inside a freezer. However, she regains consciousness and attempts to escape, leaving him stunned when he discovers she is still alive.
Joo Kang-chan also learns that his daughter is connected to Min-ji’s disappearance and heads to confront Gold Tooth. Agent Kim Reactivated‘s episodes 4 of end with Do-hyeon reaching the port and fighting his way through Gold Tooth’s men as multiple groups converge at the same location.
The preview suggests that the upcoming episodes will center on a major confrontation at the port. Do-hyeon will continue fighting Gold Tooth’s men as Joo Kang-chan’s forces, Park Jin-cheol, Seong Han-su, and the returning North Korean operative all become involved in the battle.
The preview also hints at an emotional turning point. Do-hyeon discovers a message Min-ji carved into the ice inside the freezer, confirming that she survived. He then also spots her trying to escape in the rain, setting up what could be a long awaited reunion, though it remains uncertain whether father and daughter will make it out safely.
Agent Kim Reactivated returns with episodes 5 and 6 on July 10 and July 11, respectively. Both episodes will also be available for streaming on Netflix.
Edited by Adrija Chakraborty
