Overview
- Disney+ told Soompi that reports it is preparing to schedule Knock-Off this year are not true and said there are no updates beyond the existing hold.
- The denial follows a Feb. 28 report from The Fair News that said the platform was reconsidering a first-half 2026 slot for the shelved series.
- Kim Soo-hyun’s lawyer, Kho Sang-rock, had shared that report and asserted there is no evidence of an underage relationship as investigations continue.
- Knock-Off, co-starring Cho Bo-ah, was postponed in 2025 about a month before its planned April debut, with production costs reported at roughly 60 billion won ($41 million).
- The situation has reignited debate over how streaming platforms balance reputational risk with sunk investments, with recent Disney+ decisions involving other scrutinized talent noted by observers.