Actor Kim Soo-hyun becomes the king of the counterfeit world.
Disney Plus' new series 'Knockoff' has confirmed its release in 2025. The production team announced Kim Soo-hyun's appearance on the 26th. Jo Bo-ah will also be starring in it.
'Knockoff' is the story of a man whose life is turned upside down by the IMF. It depicts his transformation from an ordinary office worker to the king of the global counterfeit market.
Kim Soo-hyun plays the role of 'Kim Sung-joon'. After losing his job due to the IMF, he enters the world of counterfeit goods. He becomes the vice president of the counterfeit market 'Saemul Market'.
He has announced a unique character. Kim Sung-joon has an extraordinary brain, quick wit, and strong desire. He becomes the king of the counterfeit market not only in Korea but around the world.
An official pointed out, “Kim Soo-hyun guaranteed box office success with his acting skills in ‘Queen of Tears,’ ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,’ and ‘My Love from the Star.’ He will show his true value this time as well.” She is a special judicial police officer in charge of cracking down on counterfeit goods. She is also Kim Sung-joon's ex-lover. She is in a relationship of chasing and being chased by Kim Sung-joon, the king of the counterfeit world.
The production team emphasized, "Kim Soo-hyun and Jo Bo-ah will be acting together for the first time," and "Please look forward to the synergy that will be created by their fresh visual chemistry and new acting combination."
'Knockoff' is directed by Park Hyun-seok. He previously directed 'The Thief: The Sound of the Sword' and 'Secret Forest 2'. Han Jeong-hoon, the writer of 'Bad Guys' and '38 Task Force', was in charge of the script.