Kim Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah are teaming up for the highly anticipated Disney+ series Knock Off, set to premiere in 2025.

In this exciting new show, Kim Soo Hyun plays 'Kim Seong Jun,' a man whose life is upended by the IMF crisis. From an ordinary office worker, Kim Seong Jun rises to become the king of the global counterfeit market.

The series will see Kim Soo Hyun stepping into the role of a mastermind who, after losing his job, enters the world of counterfeiting and climbs to the top of the 'Samul Market,' a major counterfeit hub.

Kim Soo Hyun, known for hits like Queen of Tears and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, is expected to deliver another standout performance as the cunning and ambitious Kim Seong Jun. His role as the ultimate counterfeit boss promises to showcase his incredible acting skills.

Jo Bo Ah, recognized for her roles in Tale of the Nine-Tailed and Military Prosecutor Doberman, joins Kim Soo Hyun as 'Song Hye Jung,' a dedicated judicial police officer tasked with controlling counterfeiting. She also happens to be Kim Seong Jun's former lover, setting up a tense and thrilling dynamic between the two.

The series teases a dramatic and action-packed storyline, with intense chase scenes and a complex relationship between Kim Seong Jun and Song Hye Jung. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see the chemistry between Kim Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah in their first collaboration.

Directed by Park Hyun Seok, known for The Thief: The Sound of the Sword and Secret Forest 2, and written by Han Jeong Hoon, famed for Bad Guys and 38 Task Force, Knock Off promises high-quality storytelling and excitement.

With its talented cast and creative team, Knock Off is set to be a major hit on Disney+ in 2025, bringing a captivating and unique story to global audiences.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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