Kim Soo Hyun’s highly anticipated drama Knock-Off is preparing for its grand press conference in April, but the timing couldn't be worse.

With his name now caught up in a growing controversy linked to the late Kim Sae Ron, the question remains—can he recover from this career-threatening scandal?

On March 10, the YouTube channel Garo Sero Institute (Gaseyeon) dropped shocking claims from Kim Sae Ron’s bereaved family. They alleged that Kim Soo Hyun had a six-year relationship with the late actress, starting when she was a minor.

The family also accused him of being involved in issues related to her agency transfer, her financial struggles after her DUI accident, and more. Since these claims reportedly came straight from the family via a phone call, many began taking them seriously.

Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, wasted no time in shutting down the rumors. They firmly stated, “This is an outright falsehood. We are considering the strongest possible legal action.”

However, just a day later on March 11, Gaseyeon struck again, releasing more material—including a photo of Kim Soo Hyun and underage Kim Sae Ron sharing a cheek kiss, as well as messages she had sent him before her passing.

This shocking reveal has led to intense debates online, with even some neutral fans questioning the situation.

With Knock-Off set to be a major Disney+ production, the timing of this scandal couldn’t be worse. Some netizens have already started filing complaints to the brands Kim Soo Hyun endorses, demanding action.

The drama itself is a big-budget black comedy that follows Kim Sung Joon, an ordinary office worker whose life is turned upside down by the IMF crisis. He ends up becoming a major player in the global counterfeit market, rising to power through sharp intellect and ambition.

Kim Soo Hyun’s role is crucial, making the controversy even more difficult for the production team. “A press conference was initially planned for mid-April,” a production insider revealed. With just a month left, dealing with the scandal has now become a top priority.

For now, the Knock-Off team is keeping quiet, focusing on finishing filming for Season 2. Replacing Kim Soo Hyun at this stage is impossible, and recent reports suggest that he is continuing to work on set despite the controversy.

The big question now is—will Kim Soo Hyun finally speak up himself? So far, his agency has only dismissed the claims as “groundless rumors” and threatened legal action. But as public opinion continues to shift, fans are waiting to see if a more detailed explanation will be given.

With everything on the line, how Kim Soo Hyun and his team handle this situation could determine the future of his career. Stay tuned for updates.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s recent controversy is now affecting his appearance on MBC’s Good Day, with some viewers demanding that he leave the show.

On March 12, a post titled "ㄱㅅㅎ should step down" appeared on the viewer feedback section of Good Day, sparking discussion online.

The post’s author wrote, "G-Dragon’s show is supposed to be for fun, so what’s this controversy with ㄱㅅㅎ? He should voluntarily step down," directly calling for Kim Soo Hyun’s removal from the program.

Good Day is a music project variety show led by G-Dragon, where he collaborates with well-known figures from different fields to create a song representing the year. Kim Soo Hyun, who shares the same birth year as G-Dragon, was added to the show as part of the ’88 line, winning fans over with his friendly and lighthearted image.

However, things took a turn when Kim Soo Hyun became embroiled in controversy regarding allegations of a past romantic relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron when she was still a minor. While his agency strongly denied the claims, calling them "false information," additional photos showing affectionate moments between the two—such as a cheek kiss—along with text messages sent by Kim Sae Ron, have only fueled the public’s doubts.

Although the viewer feedback post did not mention his full name, Kim Soo Hyun is the only cast member whose initials match "ㄱㅅㅎ," making it clear that the post was referring to him.

Meanwhile, Kim Soo Hyun is also set to star in Disney+’s upcoming drama Knock-Off, with the first season scheduled to be released soon. However, with his controversy continuing to spread, even Knock-Off is facing growing concerns.

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