SBS’s hit drama “Agent Kim Reactivated” has set another personal ratings record as it heads into its final two episodes.
According to Nielsen Korea, Episode 8, which aired on July 18, recorded an average nationwide rating of 23.1% and 23.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area. The episode’s highest rating reached 26.2%, marking the drama’s best result so far.
With these numbers, “Agent Kim Reactivated” maintained its position as the highest rated miniseries of 2026.
Episode 7 also performed strongly, earning a metropolitan area rating of 22.6%. Its rating was reportedly higher than the results recorded by SBS hits “Hot Stove League”, “The Penthouse 2”, and “Taxi Driver 2” at the same point in their broadcasts.
Fantagio, which produced the drama, credited its continued success to the show’s tense story and memorable episode endings.
A company representative said, “‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ has secured both strong ratings and public attention through its tense developments and powerful endings in every episode. It has become one of the most talked about dramas of the year.”
The representative added, “With only two episodes remaining, attention is focused on whether the drama will set another record before its finale.”
Fantagio Chairman Namgoong Kyeon also said, “The success of ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’ shows that our content planning and production abilities have been recognized by the market.”
He added that the company plans to continue developing original stories in different genres and producing high quality projects for global audiences.
With its ratings continuing to rise, viewers are now watching closely to see whether “Agent Kim Reactivated” can achieve an even higher record during its final week.
