Agent Kim Reactivated, Filming Location Guide
Agent Kim Reactivated (Korean title: Kim Bujang) premiered on June 26, 2026 as an SBS Friday–Saturday drama, adapted from the hit webtoon of the same name. It streams worldwide on Netflix simultaneously with its Korean broadcast, under the international title Agent Kim Reactivated. Built on a single irresistible premise — "the most ordinary dad in the world becomes the most dangerous man in the world to get his only daughter back" — it blends comedy, hard-hitting action, and noir into what fans have dubbed a "dad-universe" thriller.
On the surface, Kim is an unremarkable middle-aged family man. In truth he is the legendary operative once known as "Codename 66," reputedly the single most dangerous agent on either side of the Korean peninsula. When his daughter is dragged into danger, he unseals skills he had long buried. Actor So Ji-sub takes the title role, moving from bare-knuckle action to raw paternal emotion, alongside Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho. The series is directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun, and written by Nam Dae-joong.
The response was immediate. Ratings cleared 15.7% by just the second episode — surpassing the network's previous drama — and climbed to a peak in the low-to-mid 20% range as the series went on. So Ji-sub's crisp, physical action paired with a genuine father-daughter emotional core drew praise as "the real deal for a network action drama." The 10-episode run can be watched on SBS and streamed on Netflix.
Behind the Scenes
The world of Agent Kim Reactivated was built along two tracks. Classified interiors such as the drama's fictional Korea Special Mission Agency were created on sets at the SBS Ilsan Production Center, with VFX adding imaginary forests and buildings. Much of the outdoor action and the quieter emotional beats, however, were shot on location across Geoje Island in South Gyeongsang Province.
Geoje was an ideal stage for action-noir: sea cliffs, working harbors, tunnels, and hanok pensions all sit within easy reach of one another, each offering a different texture. The production's principal backdrops included the Geunpo Village Tunnels, Hotel Riviera Geoje, Sonanggu Pension, and the former Geoje Reserve Forces Training Center. The Geunpo tunnels in particular retain the cold, weathered feel of their colonial-era origins as gun emplacements, visually amplifying the isolation and tension around the characters. An early hostage sequence set at a military unit in Gangwon Province also features in the opening episodes.
Travel Guide to Filming Locations
An Agent Kim Reactivated pilgrimage centers on southern and eastern Geoje. It is most efficient to combine the Jeogu-ri area of Nambu-myeon — home to the Geunpo Village Tunnels — with Iryun-myeon in the east, where Hotel Riviera Geoje and Sonanggu Pension are located, into a single day's route.
Public transit on Geoje is sparse, so a rental car is strongly recommended. From Gohyeon Bus Terminal, it is roughly 40–50 minutes by car to Nambu-myeon (Geunpo/Jeogu) and about 25 minutes to the eastern Iryun-myeon area. The Geunpo tunnels have a free parking lot, and it is a five-minute walk from there to the celebrated spot where the cave frames the sea. Light inside the tunnels is low, so watch your footing; the backlight near sunset is the most photogenic. In peak summer the southern coastal road gets busy, so a morning visit is more comfortable.
Fan Pilgrimage
Even before the drama, the Geunpo Village Tunnels were famous as a spot for "silhouette-against-the-sea" photos, so visits combining a filming-location pilgrimage with photography have risen noticeably since Agent Kim Reactivated aired. Composing the sea and sky within the dark frame of the cave mouth is the signature shot.
Because Hotel Riviera Geoje and Sonanggu Pension are places you can actually stay, they are popular with fans who want to book "a night at a filming location" and handle both the visit and lodging in one trip. On social media, visitors are tagging their trips with hashtags like "#KimBujang filming location" and "#Geoje Geunpo tunnels." When visiting, please respect residents' living spaces and posted safety guidance.
Nearby Food and Attractions
If you are in southern Geoje, Myeongsa Beach near the Geunpo tunnels (Jeogu-ri, Nambu-myeon), the Windy Hill, and the archipelago views from Yeocha and Hongpo are all worth adding. In the east, the Geoje POW Camp Historic Park, which preserves Korean War history, is a standout.
For food, Geoje is known for meongge bibimbap (sea squirt rice bowl), daegu-tang (cod soup), and seasonal sashimi and seafood pulled straight from the surrounding waters. You'll find fresh catches at harbor restaurants around Geunpo and Jeogu, and a range of eateries and cafes in the Gohyeon and Jangseungpo town centers. For lodging, basing yourself at the filming locations themselves — Hotel Riviera Geoje or Sonanggu Pension — lets you enjoy the pilgrimage and a Geoje getaway at once.