Disney+ Announcement Confirms K-drama Knock Off with Kim Soo Hyun will Air in 2025 and that Female Lead is Jo Boa

I don’t think any of this is a surprise but it’s certainly a welcomed confirmation. The K-drama Knock Off set in the late 90’s onward as a period story of the Korean fashion industry and the counterfeit goods world got mega attention due to the casting of Kim Soo Hyun as the male lead. It was never expected to air this year but could conceivably squeeze in a very late 2024 year end airing date if the production was ambition. But streaming platform Disney+ is saving a sure fire thing for next year as it confirmed this weekend with the release of its schedule that Knock Off will air sometime in 2025. The confirmation also put to rest the female lead question and its for sure Jo Boa, and Kwon Nara will be a supporting female lead with rising young actress Kim Shi Eun as her younger sister role. Now that doesn’t mean any of the actresses is the romantic interest for the male lead, just that Jo Boa is likely getting the most substantive role and screentime is all. For once K-netizens aren’t fighting or focusing on billing and just excited about such a star-studded cast and so am I!

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Kim Soo Hyun Leads Star Studded Recipients of the 2024 NEWSIS K-EXPO Awards

This week the event called the NEWSIS K-EXPO took place and was sponsored by many Korean agencies and government groups including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Seoul Metropolitan Council, Korea Creative Content Agency, and Seoul … Continue reading

Moon Embraces the Sun and Moonlight Drawn by Clouds Cast Reunite at VIP Premiere and Afterparty of K-movie Wonderland

So it’s a Moon kinda night at the VIP movie premiere and afterparty for the star studded sci-fi movie Wonderland starring Tang Wei, Jung Yumi, Park Bo Gum, Suzy, and Choi Woo Shik. Many cast members from two hit dramas … Continue reading

Moving Takes Home Drama Daesang, The Worst of Evil Wins Best Director, Namgoong Min Gets Long Awaited Best Actor, and Honey Lee Upsets for Best Actress in Fun Night at the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards

The 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards took place this Tuesday May 7th in Seoul and it was also the 60th year of the event so a milestone for sure. There is a lot to digest so let’s get to it! Moving … Continue reading

Filming Locations such as the Countryside and Germany and Brands like Mercedes Benz in Queen of Tears Gets Boost in Visitors and Customers in Wake of Hit Drama Ratings

K-ent is reporting that there is a real boost to the brands and locations in the hit tvN drama Queen of Tears and it’s exactly why it’s smart to promote with the right drama. Travel agents in South Korea have … Continue reading

Queen of Tears Special Episode 2 Reveals All the Kissing Scenes Between Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won Filmed in Germany and Not Shown in Drama

This has either been the best trolling or best less is more confidence by the production of Queen of Tears. The two special episodes this weekend was basically a nothingburger other than for the diehard fans who want any and … Continue reading