Actor Kim Soo Hyun appears to be moving toward an industry comeback one year after the passing of Kim Sae Ron — and the response has been overwhelmingly negative.
Last March, Disney+ indefinitely postponed the release of Knock-Off, a ₩60.0 billion KRW (about $41.7 million USD) original series led by Kim Soo Hyun, following controversy surrounding Kim Sae Ron’s passing and her family’s allegations. The decision effectively froze his next major project and placed his career on hold.
Now, according to broadcasting and financial sources, Disney+ is reorganizing its 2026 lineup and reportedly adjusting the release schedule for Knock-Off in the first half of the year. Investor briefings in early March are expected to address remaining production details and streaming plans, signaling that the project is back under active consideration.
Industry insiders point to the actor’s still-strong global fandom and the financial burden of shelving a high-budget series as key factors behind the shift. Related entertainment stocks have also begun trending upward amid speculation of the K-Drama revival.
However, the move has sparked massive backlash among international netizens.
Ill block everyone i see watching or posting about this pedo’s show.
I dont care if you are my mutual, if you support pedos, you are out https://t.co/fyxS58UriE
— Tee✨ (@ItsMeTee7) February 28, 2026
Mind you kim saeron was literally exiled from the industry and had to start working a 9 to 5. Men really have it so easy https://t.co/nqeYt3LQzX
— aj (@denimtokki) February 28, 2026
STILL A PEDO
Fk him
Fk his show
Fk his supporters
Fk Disney https://t.co/fyxS58UriE
— Tee✨ (@ItsMeTee7) February 28, 2026
fck him and everyone supporting this show https://t.co/EHLZFiQAQV
— MB (@marbffr) February 28, 2026