Kim Soo Hyun’s Knock Off moved to 2026? Disney+ is looking for an ideal release date

Sae Ron’s controversy has severely affected Soo Hyun’s career as numerous brands ended their ties with him. Soo Hyun’s Knock Off series has been removed from the Disney+ slate of 2025. Read on to know more.

Kim Soo Hyun’s controversy

Kim Soo Hyun has been embroiled in a high-profile controversy for months now, which has affected him on a personal as well as a professional level. Soo Hyun has been accused of dating the late Sae Ron when she was a minor.

Soo Hyun-Prada controversy

Amid the controversy, numerous popular brands ended their ties with Soo Hyun. As per reports, 25 brands ended their contract with Soo Hyun, including the luxurious global brand Prada, which removed Soo Hyun as ambassador and hired a 19-year-old American-Korean idol.

Soo Hyun’s Knock Off

Apart from this, Kim Soo Hyun’s upcoming project Knock Off, along with actress Jo Bo Ah, also faced challenges. Reportedly, Disney+ halted the production of the drama till unspecified dates.

Knock Off’s budget

The series has been made with a huge budget of 60 billion Korean won, which makes it one of the most expensive projects ever. However, if the project does not go on with Disney+, it will be a huge loss for producers Arc Media and SLL.

Soo Hyun’s conviction

Moreover, the producers can demand huge compensation from Soo Hyun if he gets convicted. The makers have the option to sell it on online streaming platforms like Netflix and Viki.

GaroSero AI usage controversy

However, GaroSero has been charged with using AI content in Soo Hyun’s case. The CEO of the YouTube channel has been accused of leaking fake AI-generated information and using it as evidence in the controversy. After the news, people’s opinion has shifted in favor of Soo Hyun.

Disney+ slate of 2025

Kim Soo Hyun’s Knock Off content has been removed from the Disney+ slate of 2025. Reportedly, the series might get shifted to the 2026 slot as the company is waiting for the right time to release the show. Moreover, posters of the drama have also been released on IMDb earlier this year after the controversy.

Knock Off’s cast

In the drama, Kim Soo Hyun played the character of a young man who enters the underworld to make a living. Apart from Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah, the series features Kwon Nara, Bang Hyo Rin, Yoo Jae Myung, Kim Hye Eun, and others.