Disney+ is facing a growing series of setbacks in Korea as multiple high-profile actors become embroiled in personal controversies, forcing the global streaming platform to delay major projects and pull scheduled programs. One of the biggest blows came from “Knock-Off,” originally slated for release in the first half of 2025. The series follows a man whose life is upended by the Asian financial crisis and who rises from an ordinary office worker to the king of the global counterfeit market. Once considered among Disney+ Korea’s most anticipated titles, the project was halted after lead actor Kim Soo-hyun became embroiled in controversy. Although production cautiously resumed, filming was suspended indefinitely just one month later. Disney+ later revealed its lineup for the second half of 2025, with “Knock-Off” noticeably absent. Choi Yeon-woo, head of local content at Walt Disney Company Korea, said the platform decided to postpone the release “after careful internal review,” adding that there were “no further updates beyond the initial statement.” The streaming service