Disney+'s 'Knock-Off' put on hold amid controversy surrounding Kim Soo-hyun

연합뉴스 / 2025-03-21 14:48:29

▲ South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun (L) attends the Disney Content Showcase 2024 in this photo provided by Walt Disney. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The release of Disney+'s Korean original series "Know-off" has been postponed amid an ongoing controversy surrounding its lead actor Kim Soo-hyun.

"After careful consideration, we have paused plans to release 'Knock-Off,'" the streaming company told Yonhap News Agency on Friday.

Kim faces allegations of having dated late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was underage.

The series was initially expected to premiere as early as April, with filming nearly completed.

Set during the economically tumultuous times in the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, "Knock-Off" follows Seong-jun, portrayed by Kim, whose ordinary life is upended by the crisis, propelling him to the top of the global counterfeit market.

The series was one of the most highly anticipated series on Disney+'s slate for this year.