'Agent Kim Reactivated' actor Bae Ji-wan spent 13 hours on dreadlocks

Actor Bae Ji-wan is drawing attention by revealing the behind-the-scenes story of his 'reggae hair' character, which left a powerful impression in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated'. To ensure high immersion, he invested a whopping 13 hours to complete actual dreadlocks rather than using a wig, and even maintained the style for about two months during filming, highlighting his extraordinary passion and professional dedication to the project.

On the 6th, Bae shared photos on his social media (SNS) documenting the entire transformation into a reggae-style dreadlock for the filming of 'Agent Kim Reactivated'. The post caught eyes by detailing everything from prepping voluminous hair to the meticulous process of braiding dozens of strands to complete the look.

The unique hairstyle, completed after hours of styling, served as a key visual element that maximized the character's rough atmosphere and personality. Upon revealing the finished look, Bae expressed his satisfaction with a short caption, "Total 13 hours... complete," sharing the result of the long styling session with fans.

Recalling the filming period, he shared, "Living with the dreadlock style for two months caused a lot of hair damage, but it was a truly happy and grateful time." His sincere confession—prioritizing his affection for the work and his responsibility as an actor despite the hair damage—has drawn positive responses from fans.

This revelation has highlighted the efforts of both the production team and the actor to enhance the realism of the work, as the hairstyle was actual hair rather than a wig or makeup effect. Bae's professional attitude in investing significant time and effort for visual perfection is being credited with further heightening immersion in the production.

In 'Agent Kim Reactivated', Bae left a strong impression as a member of the organization following Sin Seong-ho (played by Won Tae-min). Despite his limited screen time, his unique visuals and rough persona increased the drama's tension and imprinted his presence on viewers.

In particular, a high-intensity action sequence with So Ji-sub, who plays Agent Kim, in the recently aired episode 3 garnered significant attention. The scene, where Agent Kim forcefully grabs the scalp and hair while subduing the character, focused viewers' attention. Because the filming used actual dreadlocks, the scene is being praised for its heightened sense of realism.

Bae contributed to the quality of the work by undergoing both an external transformation and long-term maintenance of the style. This is being cited as a prime example of how the detailed preparation of supporting actors, not just the leads, constitutes the reality of a production.

Born in 1994, Bae began his acting career through the 2020 JTBC drama 'Hanging On'. Since then, he has steadily built his filmography through various dramas and is currently active under Fantagio. Having proven his ability to handle strong characters in 'Agent Kim Reactivated', he is expected to continue his career with a wide acting spectrum.