Disney+ responds to Kim Soo Hyun's comeback rumors in series 'Knock Off' amid controversies

Actor Kim Soo Hyun, who paused his activities due to personal life controversies, was reported to be returning this year with the Disney+ series 'Knock Off.' Disney+ has now addressed these reports.

On March 3, Disney+ told iMBC Entertainment that there is “no change from the previous stance” regarding the release of the original series Knock Off.

The Disney+ original series 'Knock Off,' starring Kim Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah, is a black comedy crime drama set during the 1997 Korean financial crisis. It follows a man whose life is completely upended as he rises to become the king of the global counterfeit market.

With a reported production budget of 60 billion KRW (approx. 40.7 million USD), 'Knock Off' was originally scheduled to be released in the second quarter of last year. However, Disney+ halted production and indefinitely postponed the release due to Kim Soo Hyun’s personal controversies.

Speculation about a first-half 2026 release resurfaced after a recent media report. Kim Soo Hyun’s legal representative, lawyer Go Sang Rok, shared the article on his social media, noting that “it is highly likely to be true.”