Disney+ has officially shut down rumors that Kim Soo Hyun led K-Drama Knock Off will air soon.
Despite recent reports claiming the series will “very likely” debut in 2026, Disney has put an end to the speculation. The platform confirmed there are no updates and the series remains on hold indefinitely.
Actor Kim Soo Hyun Update One Year After Kim Sae Ron’s Passing Hit With Scathing Backlash
The K-Drama — which tells the story of a man who rises to power in the counterfeit market during the IMF crisis — was set to release in 2025. Production and release were paused after controversies surrounding Kim Soo Hyun’s relationship with late actress Kim Sae Ron.
The show’s production, involving a large budget of ₩60.0 billion KRW (about $41.3 million USD), remains in limbo with no clear timeline for resumption. Recent speculation about a first-half release was quickly denied, prompting strong reactions online.
They really wanted to test the waters to see if it was ok to drop the drama, saw the backlash and backed off. Yes bihhh our eyes are on you and that man. https://t.co/QYKIsnGVIZ
— Unorthodox 🌬️🫧 (@kdrama_outofbox) March 3, 2026
I can’t prove it, but I know they released this statements because of the backlash https://t.co/a5cGAabb6T pic.twitter.com/LQsf9uHBOE
— Kay (@legendaarykay) March 3, 2026
They wanted to test the waters, saw the backlash and dipped https://t.co/t60smCHNQG
— 🗣 (@LetMeSnitch) March 3, 2026
Netizens expressed relief and approval at Disney+’s statement, with many criticizing the actor and calling for accountability.
I feel sorry for the staff and actors involved in this project but this show should be canceled ASAP because there is no excuse or second chance for a pedophile https://t.co/oAAKKVvjtg
— mir (@nturbizz) March 3, 2026
His delusional lawyer and fans made all this up expecting some support from public but got belt treatment instead 🤭
Send this pedo to jail and his fans to mental asylum asap https://t.co/dPHuvVKFxE
— Tee✨ (@ItsMeTee7) March 3, 2026
Disney+ has maintained that there are no changes to the project’s status, signaling that any rumors of an imminent release are unfounded.
