This article is part of our coverage of Kim Soo Hyun And Kim Sae Ron’s Relationship. You can read more and view the entire timeline here.
As the controversy with actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron grows, an official statement has been released regarding his upcoming Disney+ drama, Knockoff.
On March 21, Disney+ revealed its position to media outlets.
After careful discussion, we have decided to put the release for ‘Knockoff’ on hold.
— Disney+
The show was originally scheduled to premiere this year, and there was speculation that it would be released as early as April as most of the production was complete.
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With these speculations, industry insiders revealed that being a global company like Disney+, Kim Soo Hyun would most likely be held liable for financial damages caused by personal issues.
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However, this also raised the possibility that the release date would not only be postponed, but could also never be released.
Many Korean netizens also voiced their opinions demanding that the show be canceled.
보류가 아니라 폐기해야지 ;;;; 일반인이 뭔죄를 지어서 페도필리아가 주연인 드라마를 마주쳐야하니;;;; https://t.co/yHzrp0Cl3C
— 강백호는구멍 (@BackhoRight) March 21, 2025
The show should be canceled and not put on hold. Why does the public have to watch a drama with a pedophile as the main lead…
보류가 아니라고요
10년 뒤에 공개해도 안 볼 거라고요 https://t.co/8ur5rFcndW— 냉철함 (@naengcheo1) March 21, 2025
This should not be put on hold. I won’t watch if even if it releases 10 years from now.
시간 간다고 잊혀지는건 없어요 걍 폐기하고 위약금 수백억 물리세요 https://t.co/ViHMiEL0A8
— 사필귀정 (@huimmo56531208) March 21, 2025
This isn’t something that will be forgotten with time. Just cancel it and pay the penalty fee.
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