"Agent Kim Reactivated" Sets New Series Record With 23.1% Ratings in Episode 8
The phenomenon isn't slowing down—it's getting even stronger.
SBS action drama Agent Kim Reactivated achieved another personal best with Episode 8, recording 23.1% nationwide and 23.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area, according to Nielsen Korea. The latest episode gained 1.2 percentage points nationwide and 1.0 point in Seoul compared to Episode 7, marking the highest ratings of the series so far.
Eight Episodes, A Historic Climb
The drama has delivered one of the most remarkable ratings trajectories of 2026:
- Episode 1: 9.5% nationwide | 9.8% Seoul
- Episode 2: 15.7% nationwide | 15.9% Seoul
- Episode 3: 18.8% nationwide | 19.6% Seoul
- Episode 4: 21.6% nationwide | 22.7% Seoul
- Episode 5: 20.5% nationwide | 21.0% Seoul
- Episode 6: 22.3% nationwide | 23.2% Seoul
- Episode 7: 21.9% nationwide | 22.6% Seoul
- Episode 8: 23.1% nationwide | 23.6% Seoul ⭐
After a slight dip in Episode 7, the series immediately bounced back to set a new all-time ratings record, further cementing its position as one of South Korea's biggest television successes this year.
One Of 2026's Biggest K-Drama Phenomena
Starring So Ji Sub, Choi Dae Hoon, and Yoon Kyung Ho, Agent Kim Reactivated has dominated its Friday-Saturday time slot since its premiere while also becoming a global hit on Netflix. Its blend of high-stakes action, emotional storytelling, and consistent ratings growth has made it one of the defining K-dramas of 2026.
With only two episodes remaining, attention is now turning to whether Agent Kim Reactivated can finish its run by setting yet another ratings record.