Agent Kim Reactivated is an action thriller comedy-drama series written by Nam Dae-joong. Based on the Naver webtoon Manager Kim by Jeong Jong-taek and Toy, the SBS TV series follows Kim Do-hyeon, a former covert operative now leading a peaceful life as a single father, but when his daughter suddenly disappears, he goes on a bloody journey with his two friends to rescue her, while being chased by operatives from both South and North Korea. Agent Kim Reactivated stars So Ji-sub, Choi Dae-hoon, Yoon Kyung-ho, Joo Sang-wook, and Son Na-eun. So, if you loved the incredible action, occasional humor, and entertaining story in Agent Kim Reactivated, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Fiery Priest (Netflix, Hulu, Kocowa, & Rakuten Viki)
The Fiery Priest is a South Korean action crime comedy series written by Park Jae-beom. The SBS TV series follows Kim Hae-il, a short-tempered priest who was once an elite NIS agent. When his mentor is killed by ruthless criminals, he decides to work with a pushover detective to punish those who are responsible. The Fiery Priest stars Kim Nam-gil, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Hanee, Ko Jun, Keum Sae-rok, Sung Joon, Seo Hyun-woo, and Kim Hyeong-seo.
Heroes Next Door (Not Available on Streaming)
Heroes Next Door is a South Korean action comedy series co-written by Ban Gi-ri and Kim Sang-yoon. The ENA series revolves around a group of reserve special forces operatives who work together to protect their families and neighborhood after a series of deadly incidents puts their families in danger. Heroes Next Door stars Yoon Kye-sang, Jin Seon-kyu, Kim Ji-hyun, Ko Kyu-pil, and Lee Jung-ha.
Mercy for None (Netflix)
Mercy for None is a South Korean revenge action noir series written by Yoo Ki-seong. Based on the webtoon Plaza Wars: Mercy for None by Oh Se-hyung and Kim Gyun-tae, the Netflix series follows Nam Gi-jun, a former gangster trying to lead a peaceful life, but when his brother is brutally killed, he returns to avenge him. Mercy for None stars So Ji-sub, Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Gil-kang, Lee Beom-soo, Gong Myung, Choo Young-woo, and Jo Han-chul.
Fifties Professionals (Rakuten Viki)
Fifties Professionals is a South Korean action comedy-drama series created by Son Jung-woo. The MBC TV series revolves around three seemingly ordinary middle-aged men with a past filled with blood and danger as circumstances bring them together once again for an all-out fight. Fifties Professionals stars Shin Ha-kyun, Oh Jung-se, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Hak-joo, Kwon Yul, Kim Sang-ho, and Shin Dong-mi.
Echo 3 (Apple TV)
Echo 3 is an action thriller drama series created by Mark Boal. Based on Omri Givon’s Israeli TV series When Heroes Fly, the Apple TV series revolves around the abduction of American scientist Amber Chesborough, who is taken during a research trip in Colombia, and her US Army Delta Force operator brother and husband put their lives at risk to rescue her. Echo 3 stars Jessica Ann Collins, Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, Temuera Morrison, and Elizabeth Anweis.
A Shop for Killers (Hulu)
A Shop for Killers is a South Korean action drama series co-created by Lee Kwon and Lee Eon-hee. Based on Kang Ji-young’s novel The Murderer’s Shopping Mall, the Disney+ series follows a teenage girl raised by her mysterious uncle, and when her uncle suddenly disappears, she discovers a dark secret that causes her to become the target of deadly assassins. A Shop for Killers stars Lee Dong-wook, Kim Hye-jun, Seo Hyun-woo, and Jo Han-sun.
Family: The Unbreakable Bond (Hulu)
Family: The Unbreakable Bond is a South Korean spy action comedy series written by Jeong Yoo-seon. The TVN series follows Kwon Do-hoon, an NIS secret agent leading a double life as a family man, but his job makes it hard for him to give his family enough time, which irks his wife, Kang Yoo-ra, who dreams of a perfect family. Family: The Unbreakable Bond stars Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra, Chae Jung-an, and Kim Nam-hee.