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So Ji-sub on 'Agent Kim Reactivated' breakout, being called Korea's Liam Neeson
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So Ji-sub on 'Agent Kim Reactivated' breakout, being called Korea's Liam Neeson

Actor So Ji-sub discusses his role in the South Korean action series 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' which became a significant hit with peak ratings of 23.1%. The show, which stars So as a former special operative trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter, gained widespread attention and earned him comparisons to international action icons like Liam Neeson. Despite the success, So expressed surprise at the show's popularity, noting that he had no expectations for its reception. He previously played a similar type of character in 'Mercy for None,' earning him the nickname 'Korean John Wick,' and now faces a new moniker due to his performance in 'Agent Kim Reactivated.'

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So Ji-sub on 'Agent Kim Reactivated' breakout, being called Korea's Liam Neeson

Actor So Ji-sub discusses his role in the South Korean action series 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' which became a significant hit with peak ratings of 23.1%. The show, which stars So as a former special operative trying to rescue his kidnapped daughter, gained widespread attention and earned him comparisons to international action icons like Liam Neeson. Despite the success, So expressed surprise at the show's popularity, noting that he had no expectations for its reception. He previously played a similar type of character in 'Mercy for None,' earning him the nickname 'Korean John Wick,' and now faces a new moniker due to his performance in 'Agent Kim Reactivated.'

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