'Fake King' Kim Soo-hyun, the world waits [★FOCUS]

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Actor Kim Soo-hyun has resumed activities after being cleared of unjust accusations, sparking rising interest in his upcoming project 'Knock-Off'.

The allegations that actor Kim Soo-hyun had a romantic relationship with the late actress Kim Sae-ron during her minor years were revealed to be entirely fabricated rumors by Kim Se-e, operator of the YouTube channel 'Garo-Sero Research Institute' (commonly known as Gaseyeon). YouTuber Kim Se-e is under investigation for spreading false information about Kim Soo-hyun and damaging his reputation by manipulating Kim Sae-ron's voice using AI (artificial intelligence). Consequently, Kim Se-e was arrested and indicted in May.

After being cleared of the accusations after 1 year and 4 months, Kim Soo-hyun demonstrated the enduring strength of a Hallyu star without any sign of his time away. He resumed activities by filming an advertisement for a Philippine fashion brand in July, and on the 23rd, he appeared as a special guest on RCTI, Indonesia's private broadcaster, for its 37th-anniversary special live broadcast 'Mahakarya RCTI 37'. Kim Soo-hyun received overwhelmingly warm reception that stirred the local community, reaffirming his undiminished popularity. Furthermore, Kim Soo-hyun is preparing to host a large-scale fan meeting in the Philippines this October, expected to draw 20,000 attendees.

Indeed, as he continues to rise, the support and encouragement from fans eager for his return to his primary profession are growing stronger. Especially since Kim Soo-hyun was forced into an involuntary hiatus following the 2024 hit drama 'Queen of Tears' due to baseless rumors, fans' voices have become increasingly urgent.

Moreover, 'Knock-Off', which fans have been eagerly awaiting, is Disney+'s ambitious project. Known as a blockbuster worth over 60 billion won, it is already expected to mark a significant milestone in Kim Soo-hyun's filmography.

'Knock-Off' is a Disney+ original series that tells the story of a man whose life is completely turned upside down due to the IMF crisis, transforming from an ordinary office worker into the king of the global counterfeit market.

In the drama, Kim Soo-hyun plays the role of Kim Seong-jun, 'the king of the counterfeit world', promising a career-defining acting transformation. After losing his job during the IMF crisis, Kim Seong-jun enters the counterfeit world and becomes the vice president of Sammul Market, a major counterfeit hub. With his sharp intellect, quick wit, and intense ambition, he rises to become the king of the global counterfeit market, extending beyond South Korea.

Kim Soo-hyun's co-star Song Hye-jeong is played by Jo Bo-ah. Song Hye-jeong is Kim Seong-jun's former lover and a special judicial police officer tasked with cracking down on counterfeit goods. She forms a tense, cat-and-mouse relationship with Kim Seong-jun, the king of the counterfeit world, revolving around efforts to suppress counterfeit products.

The production team behind 'Knock-Off' is equally impressive. Park Hyun-seok, director of the drama 'Stranger 2', will helm the project, while writer Han Jeong-hoon, known for 'Bad Guys' and '38: The Fraud Squad', has written the screenplay.

Although the release date of 'Knock-Off' remains indefinitely postponed, the series continues to attract intense attention daily, further proving Kim Soo-hyun's powerful influence. It is widely anticipated as a decisive comeback project that could trigger a global sensation on living room screens worldwide.

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