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• The SBS action thriller 'Agent Kim Reactivated' has become the highest-rated Netflix K-drama of 2026 after airing only three episodes. • The series marks the comeback of actor So Ji-sub and has already achieved an impressive 18.8% nationwide viewership rating. • This rapid success highlights the strong market demand for high-stakes thrillers and the enduring popularity of So Ji-sub's return to the screen.

• The fridge-sized Hayabusa2 space probe performed a flyby of the near-Earth asteroid Torifune on Sunday. • JAXA scientists directed the probe to skim within 800 meters (0.5 miles) of the asteroid as part of a specialized test mission. • This operation serves as a trial run for planetary defense technology designed to determine if probes can successfully deflect dangerous space rocks away from Earth.

• Agent Kim Reactivated, a revenge thriller starring So Ji Sub, has broken a 5-year ratings record in Korea with a 15.7 percent nationwide rating. • The drama, streaming on Netflix, achieved this milestone just two episodes into its run, making it the fastest to cross the 15 percent mark since The Penthouse 3. • This surpasses previous records, with the show's early success indicating a strong start to its run on SBS and Netflix.

• On the 25th, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced that the government will not submit the prosecution reform plan developed by the Prosecution Reform Promotion Team, despite maintaining a basic position to abolish the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority. • Advisory committee members condemned the decision as "irresponsible," claiming Kim abandoned his official duties to prioritize his political ambitions for the Democratic Party's leadership election in August. • This conflict highlights a significant rift between the government's executive leadership and the specialized team tasked with implementing legal reforms.

• A new wave of K-dramas is premiering this week, featuring titles such as *See You at Work Tomorrow!*, *Notes From The Last Row*, and *Agent Kim Reactivated*. • These releases, which include suspense thrillers and workplace romances, are available across major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Viki. • The launch marks a return to high activity for Korean television following a relatively quiet period for fresh premieres.

• Jimmy Kimmel is departing for his annual summer break, leaving his late-night talk show to be managed by a series of guest hosts. • The selection of guest hosts is drawing significant attention due to Kimmel's recent shift toward frequent political commentary and open criticism of Donald Trump. • This transition highlights the intersection of entertainment and politics, as the show continues to address major American political developments during the host's absence.

• Mexico secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea to finish at the top of Group A. • With this win, Mexico becomes the first team to officially qualify for the round-of-32 in the FIFA World Cup 2026. • The match highlights Mexico's early dominance in the tournament and sets a benchmark for other competing nations.