On July 27, actress Seo Soo Min met with reporters in Seoul to reflect on her experience starring in Agent Kim Reactivated.

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama concluded on July 25, recording an impressive 23% nationwide viewership rating, making it one of the year’s biggest television hits.

Seo Soo Min admitted she expected the drama to perform well because of its experienced cast, but its overwhelming popularity still came as a surprise. “I knew it would probably do well because I was working with such incredible senior actors, but I never imagined it would become this successful. It felt like a miracle.” She also praised the atmosphere on set, saying she was grateful to have worked alongside supportive cast members and staff throughout filming.

When asked whether the drama’s popularity had changed her daily life, Seo Soo Min shared that she has recently begun experiencing moments of public recognition. “Even after Agent Kim Reactivated aired, I still wore a hat and mask and went about my daily life normally. But sometimes people recognize me on the subway or while I’m working at my part-time job.” Although she remains relatively new to the industry, she said these encounters have made her realize how many people watched the drama.

Perhaps the biggest surprise from the interview was Seo Soo Min’s revelation that she is still employed at a takoyaki restaurant. She explained that she plans to leave the job soon but has continued working because she hasn’t yet begun filming another project. “I’ll probably quit soon, but I’m still working at a takoyaki shop. I’m not filming another drama right now, and I didn’t want to just stay home doing nothing. I wanted to keep myself busy.”

Rather than viewing the job as a necessity alone, Seo Soo Min said she believes ordinary work experiences are also valuable. “I love acting and living as an actress, but I also think it’s important to experience everyday work. If I have the opportunity, I’d even consider continuing part-time jobs.”

Agent Kim Reactivated follows the story of an ordinary father who becomes an extraordinarily dangerous man in order to rescue his only daughter, delivering a blend of revenge, action, and emotional family drama.

Seo Soo Min played Min Ji, the daughter whose kidnapping becomes the central motivation for the protagonist’s relentless fight for justice. Her character served as the emotional core of the father-daughter storyline, earning viewers’ sympathy throughout the series.

Although Agent Kim Reactivated has become a major breakthrough in her acting career, Seo Soo Min’s decision to continue working an ordinary part-time job has drawn attention for its humility. With the drama’s success introducing her to a much wider audience, many fans are now looking forward to seeing what project the rising actress takes on next.

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