Actor Kim Soo Hyun Update One Year After Kim Sae Ron’s Passing Hit With Scathing Backlash

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun appears to be moving toward an industry comeback one year after the passing of Kim Sae Ron — and the response has been overwhelmingly negative.

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Last March, Disney+ indefinitely postponed the release of Knock-Off, a ₩60.0 billion KRW (about $41.7 million USD) original series led by Kim Soo Hyun, following controversy surrounding Kim Sae Ron’s passing and her family’s allegations. The decision effectively froze his next major project and placed his career on hold.

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Now, according to broadcasting and financial sources, Disney+ is reorganizing its 2026 lineup and reportedly adjusting the release schedule for Knock-Off in the first half of the year. Investor briefings in early March are expected to address remaining production details and streaming plans, signaling that the project is back under active consideration.

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Industry insiders point to the actor’s still-strong global fandom and the financial burden of shelving a high-budget series as key factors behind the shift. Related entertainment stocks have also begun trending upward amid speculation of the K-Drama revival.

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However, the move has sparked massive backlash among international netizens.

Source: TheFairNews
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