Retired Agent Management Team

• Original title : 은퇴요원 관리팀
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• Number of episodes: 12
• Release date: December 2026
• Broadcaster: tvN
• Directed by Jin Chang Gyu
• Screenwriter: Song Han-na and Kim Min-sung
• Genre: thriller, mystery, crime, drama
• Casting: Cha Seung-won, Kim Do-hoon, Jeon So-young

The drama is described as a "bromance" spy thriller between a retired Gen X agent and a gifted Gen Z youngster. The two join forces to track down a mole who has been undercover in a criminal organization for over 25 years.

For one, it's a chance to recapture his former glory; for the other, an opportunity to prove his worth as a true field agent.

The project will be directed by Jin Chang-kyu, known for his work on “Military Prosecutor Doberman” and “Buried Hearts”.

Two opposing agents on the same mission

The story follows 2 agents at very different points in their careers. On one side, a former spy now retired, on the other, a promising talent sidelined. Together, they must join forces to track down a hidden threat.

Cha Seung-won plays Kim Chul-soo, a retired elite agent of the National Intelligence Service. Now the owner of a simple neighborhood carwash, he leads a seemingly quiet life. Yet behind the routine, he retains an undiminished passion for his old profession.

Opposite him, Kim Do-hoon plays Go Yo-han, a brilliant agent considered a “super recruit”. Despite his outstanding performance, he finds himself relegated to a secondary unit in charge of managing retired agents. Frustrated by this situation, he is desperate to regain his place in the field.

The production team also emphasizes the importance of their dynamic, describing it as “chemistry born of arguments and raw teamwork,” which is expected to add an entertaining element to the drama.