Some of South Korea’s most iconic protagonists are enjoying a major resurgence on both the big and small screens. Go Soo, So Ji Sub and Namgoong Min are once again captivating audiences with new hit projects, proving that their timeless visuals and refined acting continue to make them among the most respected Korean stars.
Go Soo’s film reaches 6 million viewers
According to the Korea Film Council’s integrated box office system, Go Soo’s latest film Colony surpassed 5.74 million viewers, maintaining its position at the top of the box office more than a month after its release. Having already broken even in just 10 days, the film is now approaching the 6 million ticket milestone.
Go Soo plays Han Gyu Sung, a man struggling to take responsibility during a mysterious infectious epidemic. Rather than rely on dramatic dialogue, the actor earned the praise conveying complex emotions through subtle facial expressions and understated performances, adding emotional depth to the thriller.
So Ji Sub gets great marks with Agent Kim reactivated
Meanwhile, So Ji Sub is back on television in the SBS action drama Agent Kim reactivatedwhere he plays the main character. According to Nielsen Korea, the series surpassed 15% ratings nationwide in its second episode, while So Ji Sub also topped the hottest drama chart.
Adapted from the popular webtoon, the drama follows an ordinary office worker who secretly has a past as a former elite black ops agent. So Ji Sub impressed viewers by balancing heartfelt family moments with intense action sequences as he fights to save his missing daughter.
Namgoong Min returns to KBS after seven years
Competing against Agent Kim reactivated is Namgoong Min, making his long-awaited return to KBS after seven years with the crime thriller The husband.
The actor plays Kang Tae Joo, a neurosurgeon desperate to find his kidnapped wife while dealing with an impending divorce. Speaking at the drama’s press conference, Namgoong Min revealed that he was so fascinated by the script that he read the first four episodes without stopping.
Unlike his previous action roles, he explained that this series focuses on more realistic physical fights, emphasizing exhaustion and vulnerability over stylized fight scenes.
With Go Soo scoring another box office hit and So Ji Sub and Namgoong Min competing on primetime television, the three veteran actors are once again proving why they remain among Korea’s most reliable leading men.
Sources: Daum | Television reportage
