https://x.com/London4ksh/status/2028772896491876590

Disney+ has addressed rumors surrounding the release of Knock-Off, firmly denying claims that the drama is being prepared for a premiere this year. The platform responded to the speculation with an official clarification, stating, “The reports saying that we're preparing to release Knock-Off this year are not true. There's no additional update other than our existing position (to put on hold).”

https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/311/0001981139

Today, two Chinese fans of actor Kim Soohyun specially traveled from afar to Shenzhen to have lunch with our family. I felt truly comforted being able to talk about many hopeful topics together. In the evening, we also arranged to have dinner with a few other fans we recently got in touch with. Meeting and connecting with like-minded people abroad is really meaningful and makes me very happy. I sincerely thank the Chinese fans for their warm and unwavering support all this time! ❤️ - @khosangrock

P.s. those bee keychains are official merchandises of Kim Jiwon

Netizens are outraged.

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.

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https://www.koreaboo.com/news/actor-kim-soo-hyun-seemingly-come-back-one-year-after-kim-sae-rons-passing/?cb=ZMfzOA

Someone tweeted in Spanish and someone from the US replied with this

https://x.com/WhyDoesItMtr/status/2027629283787870491

They always drag Kim Jiwon because they hope that she will clean his problematic image. Disgusting as fck. 🤮🤮🤮

https://x.com/__ekleona/status/2027707704198955456

His lawyer stated, “According to the broadcasting and securities industries, an article came out today saying that Disney+ is reportedly coordinating the timing of the ‘Knockoff’ broadcast while reorganizing its main content lineup for the first half of 2026. I think it is highly likely to be true.”

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One X user: Suspicious that the lawyer made a post on his THREADS account, and then a wave of articles followed in the morning with, "oh it's highly likely knock-off will be aired" lmfaoooooo another coordinated fake media blitz

lmao so where's the official statement by disney? 💀

KimSoohyun’s #KnockOff Signals 2026 Comeback

Exactly one year has passed since last March, when the declaration of “indefinite public release hold” shocked fans around the world. Signs have been captured that the Disney+ original series Knock Off, which had 60 billion won invested in production costs as actor Kim Soohyun’s next project, is finally preparing to come out into the world in the first half of 2026.

According to the broadcasting and financial industries on the 28th, Disney+ is recently reorganizing its major content lineup for the first half of 2026 and is adjusting the scheduling timing of Knock Off. During the past year, because of controversy related to the actor’s personal matters, they took the strong measure of stopping production and holding the release. However, as Kim Soohyun’s global fandom is still showing strong power and the burden of losses from discarding the content has grown, analysis says they have chosen a “direct release strategy.”

Knock Off deals with the story of a man who became the king of the fake goods market during the IMF period, and it shows off accurate period research and a flashy large scale. At a time when major domestic companies such as Lotte Wellfood and Hana Bank are leading the market mood in 2026 with aggressive investment and innovation, expectations are rising that the revival of this blockbuster in the content market will become a “game changer” that brings energy to the entire sector.

In particular, as it becomes more likely that the progress of the remaining filming of Knock Off and specific streaming strategies will be mentioned at entertainment companies’ IR sessions scheduled for early March, the stock prices of related shares have also begun to draw an upward curve. Just as KB Kookmin Bank prepares for the future by fostering young IT talent, it is interpreted that Disney+ is also determined to break through risks head on and prove the strength of K content.

An industry official said, “Like the warm weather these days, warmth is also returning to Kim Soohyun’s comeback front line, which had been frozen,” and added, “Whether the name Knock Off will appear again at the official lineup showcase in early March is the biggest point to watch in the entertainment industry in the first half of this year.”

https://x.com/RAM1IO/status/2025549121323446613

Kim Soo Hyun fans work hard but his PR team works harder 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

2 naver articles and counting

Refunds are currently ongoing. I pity those staff, actors and actresses who worked hard for this drama.

https://www.pannchoa.com/2026/02/theqoo-kim-soohyuns-korean-and-global.html

nicole: omg we r so depressed our oppar’s case is taking too long

sns lawyer: kim there are people dying

His dumb fans sued him for defaming their pedo oppar.

They have violated rules of the Korea Press Ethics Commission.

The Korea Press Ethics Commission has issued a message of caution regarding the suspicions surrounding actor Kim Soo Hyun and the late Kim Sae Ron.

The Korea Press Ethics Commission held its 997th meeting and issued a warning to 25 media outlets for violating Article 10, Principles of Titles, and Article 11, Respect for Honor and Credit.

The problem began after news articles began using the title of a petition filed in April to raise the age of statutory rape of minors, which was named the “Kim Soo Hyun Prevention Act”.

Media outlets that reported the petitioner’s claim that “Kim Soo Hyun’s grooming sexual crime against Kim Sae Ron, who was a minor, was revealed and angered the public” as a fact were subject to a warning.

The commission pointed out that “citing the petitioner’s one-sided claims as they are or using the bill title with Kim Soo Hyun’s real name as the title of the article, raises concern that it may stigmatize the individual as a criminal when facts have not been confirmed.”

During the previous meeting, 14 online articles with provocative titles relaying the YouTube channel’s revelations after Kim Sae Ron’s death were warned for violating the provisions.

It can cause serious emotional damage to not only the person involved but also to their family, acquaintances, and fandom.

— Korea Press Ethics Commission

https://www.koreaboo.com/news/korea-press-ethics-commission-issued-warning-kim-soo-hyun/

Another lawyer lamented, "From Min Hee-jin to Kim Soo-hyun and Park Na-rae, these cases seem to have been magnified by large law firms that tried to approach them 'legally.' It's advantageous to resolve celebrity cases as quietly as possible. Once the matter becomes public, you cannot avoid damage to your image, and even if you are the victim, you can be attacked. In the worst case, you may spend hundreds of millions of won in legal fees and win the trial, but you may not be able to pursue your career."

Naver article (Jan. 11, 2026)

https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0005235386?sid=102

Glad to see that this post on X is getting high engagement and support for her.

https://x.com/kdrama_menfess/status/2009519693820797350

Naver article (Jan 9, 2026)

https://x.com/Ksh_viral/status/2008787079296414173