Kim Soo-hyun comeback rumors reignite as delayed show ‘Knock-Off’ eyes release
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Kim Soo-hyun may return to screens about a year after his career halted amid underage dating allegations, as his long-delayed Disney+ series “Knock-Off” is reportedly preparing for release.
On Feb. 28, the actor’s attorney Ko Sang-rok posted that if “Knock-Off” airs in the first half of 2026 as expected, it would be “a response to the voices of countless fans who waited and never gave up,” adding that it would “comfort the actor who endured pain while seeking the truth despite false accusations and threats.”
Industry reports said Disney+ is reorganizing its 2026 lineup and coordinating a release schedule for the unreleased drama, which had originally been slated for April 2025.
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Ko said allegations that Kim dated late actress Kim Sae-ron when she was a minor were based on fabricated evidence spread by a YouTube channel operator, who also threatened to release thousands of photos if Disney+ aired the series. He said prolonged investigations could reveal “serious crimes” by those involved, which would remove platform risk concerns and clear the way for release.
“Knock-Off,” starring Kim and Jo Bo-ah, was postponed in March 2025, a month before release,after the allegations surfaced. Kim denied wrongdoing but faced contract terminations and canceled fan meetings. He tearfully addressed the issue at a March 31, 2025, press conference, and legal disputes with Kim Sae-ron’s family are ongoing.
The prospect of the drama’s release has revived speculation about a possible comeback in Korea’s entertainment industry, where scandal-related hiatuses often hinge on legal outcomes and public sentiment.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.