Queen of Tears actor Kim Soo-Hyun was in news last year for a dating controversy involving the late actress Kim Sea-ron . Actor was accused of being in relationship while she was minor. However he denied the allegations during a press conference. After year long with controversy and backlash Soo-Hyun has been announced the series Knock off, which was postponed.
As reported in Hallyu Forum, this series is expected to premiere in 2026, reportedly in first half of the year. However the disney plus has not yet announced an official release date. Reportedly produced on a 60 billion won budget and set during the IMF crisis, Knock Off follows a man's ascent in the counterfeit goods market. While anticipated as Kim Soo Hyun's follow-up to Queen of Tears, Disney+ announced in early 2025 that they were postponing its release after careful consideration.
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In early 2025, Garo Sero Research Institute and Kim Sae-ron's family claimed Kim Soo-hyun dated her as a minor, sharing leaked photos, alleged KakaoTalk chats, and videos as evidence. These materials, widely circulated online, fueled public scrutiny and debate over the actor's conduct and the content's authenticity. Kim Soo-hyun and GOLDMEDALIST denied the allegations, stating the photos were taken after Kim Sae-ron reached adulthood and claiming some evidence was false or manipulated.
They filed defamation lawsuits against Garo Sero and others involved in disseminating the content. Despite these denials, the controversy impacted Kim Soo-hyun's career and public image, leading him to step back from the spotlight.