Disney+’s New K-Drama Proceeds Filming In Light Of Queen Of Tears Star’s Massive Controversy, No Release Date Revealed At This Time

By Nick Bythrow

Published Mar 13, 2025

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Disney+'s new K-drama proceeds with filming despite its the K-drama series actor Kim Soo-hyun was in a relationship with actor Kim Sae-ron when he was an adult, and she was a minor. His agency has denied these allegations, even threatening legal action "against the spread of false information." Unfortunately, Kim Sae-ron tragically committed suicide on February 16, 2025 at the age of 24, leaving only her family to vouch for the alleged relationship truly happening.

According to Korean news outlet Hankook Ilbo (via The Korea Times), Disney+'s K-drama, Knock-Off, starring Kim Soo-Hyun, will continue filming despite the allegations surrounding its star. As of writing, there is no exact schedule as to when filming will continue, nor a release date for the show. However, the series is set to continue production in light of these accusations, even though it's not yet known when they'll be happening.

What Knock-Off's Continued Production Says About The Allegations

Are They Being Taken As Seriously As They Should Be?

Knock-Off, sees Kim take on the role of Kim Sung-joon, an office worker during the IMF crisis, who slowly begins growing into the leader of a counterfeit goods operation across Asia. The show is directed by Park Hyun-suk, whose latest work includes the drama shows Stranger 2 and Hometown, and written by Han Jung-hoon, who wrote two TV shows and one movie in The Bad Guys franchise. The Disney+ original show going into production despite the allegations, however, indicates they aren't being taken as seriously as they could be.

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According to Kim Sae-ron's family, she was only 15 when Kim Soo-hyun, then 27, started dating her. The pair were allegedly in a relationship for six years, until Kim Sae-ron was 21. These serious allegations are quite damaging for Kim Soo-hyun, whose decorated acting career includes award-winning shows like Moon Embracing the Sun, My Love from the Star, The Producers, and It's Okay to Not Be Okay. The actor, best known for romance K-dramas, has not directly addressed the allegations himself, which remain unresolved despite Knock-Off going back into production.

Our Take On Knock-Off Filming Amid Kim Soo-Hyun's Allegations

The Allegations Seemingly Haven't Been Investigated

Kim Soo-Hyun's allegations seemingly haven't been thoroughly investigated as of writing, yet there are still plans for Knock-Off to continue filming at some point. It seems the Disney+ original isn't going to be impacted by these severe allegations, despite Kim being accused of dating a minor who was nearly half his age. While more evidence has yet to be revealed for either side, the allegations against the Queen of Tears star are still serious enough to warrant an investigation, no matter what that would mean for the series' production.