Kim Soo-Hyun Case: Knock-Off's director longing for series to get back on track; media outlets face flak

Kim Soo-Hyun’s series with Disney+ was most affected due to the Kim Sae-ron controversy. Now, both sides are dealing with the matter in court. The actor has filed six to seven cases on Kim Se Ui of Garosero Research Institute, and family of the actress. The investigations have begun into the matter, and as per legal experts the whole thing might conclude in a year and a half. Knock-Off was supposed to come in June or July 2025. Now, there is no clarity on the release of the show. Kim Soo-Hyun is planning the role of Kim Seong-jun who rises through the ranks in the world of crime during the IMF crisis.

The director of Knock-Off put up a post saying how he missed the show. It seems a portion of it was remaining to be filmed. Everything is now on a halt due to the case. Fans saw his post and became emotional. The art director of Knock-Off has also put up a post on the series. Many are wondering if an announcement will be made soon. Even if Disney+ lets go of the series, they can always pitch it to other OTT platforms. Kim Soo-Hyun’s case has taken a turn in recent times.

The actor’s manager seemingly thanked fans in an Instagram post. In the meantime, the press ethics committee of South Korea has slammed over 20 media outlets for their sensational reporting on the case. They said the words used in headlines and copies were derogatory for the accused, as well as for the bereaved. They also said that sleazy words were used in the headlines to fire the sexual imagination of readers. This, they said, was opposite to the basic codes of journalism. They were also called out for not cross-checking some of the content on Garosero’s YouTube channel.

It was also written on a fan handle on X that Kim Soo-Hyun is gearing up for a comeback in 2026. He is now busy reading scripts. We know about the whole scandal around Kim Seon-Ho and his ex-girlfriend’s abortion. The actor took some time off and made a resounding comeback with When Life Gives You Tangerines.