The series, backed by a $40M budget, was abruptly shelved amid the scandal fallout.

Last updated: May 29, 2026 | 13:42

Knock-Off stars Kim soo-hyun and Jo Bo Ah.

The fate of Disney+’s high-profile Korean original series Knock Off , led by South Korean star Kim Soo-hyun , remains uncertain despite a recent development that cleared the actor of allegations, tied to a deepfake-related controversy.

According to a May 28 statement provided to Maeil Business Newspaper by a Disney+ official, there is “no change” to the show’s suspended release plan, with internal decision-makers continuing to take a cautious stance on its future.

The series, reportedly backed by a production budget of around 60 billion won (approximately $40 million), was abruptly shelved earlier amid the fallout from the scandal, halting momentum on what was positioned as one of Disney+’s most ambitious Korean originals.

Disney+'s stance

Despite the legal and reputation questions surrounding the lead actor now being addressed, the platform…