Bollywood News Muhammad Qasim May 19, 2025 0 Comments

‘What I say could unintentionally hurt…’

Kim Soo Hyun and Jo Bo Ah starrer Knock Off series production was delayed following the actor’s high-profile controversy. Talking about the same, the lead actress has reacted to the situation. Read on to know more.

Kim Soo Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun has been surrounded in controversy for allegedly dating late actress Kim Sae Ron. The high profile has severely impacted his professional reputation of the actor especially in brand advertisements and upcoming projects.

Disney+’s high-budget K-drama

One such project is Disney+’s high-budget K-drama Knock Off starring actress Jo Bo Ah in the lead alongside Kim Soo Hyun. The drama was scheduled to premiere in April this year. However, following the ongoing controversy, the production has been halted for an indefinite period.

Jo Bo Ah

Jo Bo Ah, who is in the lead role, has finally addressed the halt on the Disney+ drama in a press conference. As quoted by Koreaboo, the 33-year-old actress said, “I know that a lot of you are curious to know, but I really can’t help but approach (talking about Knock Off) with a lot of caution. Just because what I say could unintentionally hurt someone, so I’d rather hold back on commenting,

Jo Bo Ah knock off

Talking about the project, Jo Bo Ah further said, “I will say Knock Off is a project where everyone involved poured a lot of energy and affection into, and I believe that effort will be recognized someday and lead to a good outcome.

Jo Bo Ah honeymoon plans

In the press conference, Jo Bo Ah was questioned about her honeymoon plans, which she cancelled due to her schedule. To this, the actress said that she doesn’t have any plans as of now. In October 2024, Jo Bo Ah got married to her non-celebrity husband in Seoul.

Knock Off i

Knock Off is a high-budget Disney+ series that was included in the streaming platform, set to launch in 2025. Jo Bo Ah was featured opposite Kim Soo Hyun. The Knock Off series revolves around the story of a man whose life changes after the 1997 Asian financial crisis.

Knock Off budget

The Knock Off series has been produced with a budget of $42 million. Kim Soo Hyun’s fees alone are said to be around $6.29 million. If Disney+ sued the Queen of Tears actor, he might have to pay a heavy penalty.

Jo Bo Ah upcoming drama

Talking about Jo Bo Ah, the actress was set to make her comeback in a Korean drama through Knock Off. However, after the halted production, Jo Bo Ah will be seen on screen with Tangeum, which is set to premiere on Netflix.