Joo Sang-wook stuns with transformed physique for 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

Actor Joo Sang-wook has once again proven his presence, showcasing a solid physique on the set of the drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated'. The 28th-year veteran actor is capturing attention with his rigorous self-discipline and dramatic character transformation.

On the 14th, Joo shared behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated' via his SNS, writing, "The special makeup team worked so hard. The sauna scene... I'll keep it a secret that it was actually a cold bath."

The released photos show Joo, who plays Joo Kang-chan, receiving special makeup before filming a sauna scene. He shared the process of applying makeup to represent wounds and scars, expressing gratitude to the production team for their efforts to ensure the quality of the production.

Joo's overwhelming physique, in particular, drew significant attention. Revealing his upper body, he showcased his consistent dedication to fitness, displaying clearly defined abs, firm chest muscles, and broad shoulders.

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the photos, commenting, "As expected of an actor who manages himself," "It seems like he even built his body for the character," and "It's hard to believe this is the body of an actor in his 40s." His Wife, actress Cha Ye-ryun, also cheered for her husband, commenting, "Fighting, Chairman Joo. My Wish is that 'Agent Kim Reactivated' never ends."

This transformation carries weight beyond mere aesthetics. Through 'Agent Kim Reactivated', Joo is reaching a new turning point in his career by challenging himself with a full-scale villain role for the first time since his debut.

Having started his acting career in 1997 with the KBS drama 'New Generation Report - Adults Don't Know,' Joo primarily appeared in youth dramas with a slim build and a soft image. After completing his military service, he built a strong masculine image through systematic exercise and weight gain, expanding his presence on screen and earning the nickname "the professional manager actor."

He has demonstrated a wide acting spectrum in various works such as 'Giant', 'Good Doctor', 'Temptress in the Single Life', 'My Fair Lady', and 'The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won'. Notably, he was recognized for his acting prowess when he played Lee Bang Won in the 2022 KBS historical drama 'The King of Tears, Lee Bang Won', winning the Grand Prize at the KBS Drama Awards 25 years after his debut.

In 'Agent Kim Reactivated', he is showing a new side of himself, shedding his gentle image to play Joo Kang-chan, a character defined by intense charisma and a cold-blooded nature.

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated' is a revenge action drama depicting an ordinary father's transformation into a dangerous figure to reclaim his daughter. According to Nielsen Korea, within just 6 episodes of broadcast, the series has maintained high topicality, recording a nationwide viewership rating of 22.3%, 23.2% in the Seoul metropolitan area, and a peak instantaneous viewership rating of 26.4%.