Kim Soo Hyun’s poster for K-drama ‘Knock Off' sparks criticism amidst ongoing controversy

Posters of actor Kim Soo Hyun which were shared online, sparked major debate online amongst netizens. The K-drama ‘Knock Off’ had been postponed as of late due to the actor’s ongoing controversy over his alleged involvement with late actress Kim Sae Ron.
On May 2, a set of promotional posters from the upcoming series were released online. The posters contained promotional content of the actor Kim Soo Hyun, which sparked a lot of debate online and caused netizens to criticise the distributors for their actions.
Since the streaming platform is extremely popular, the posters gained traction almost immediately. Many were seen criticising the OTT network of the K-drama for sharing the posters amid his scandal. However, others shared their opinions and wondered if the posters were official or fan-made.
Due to the criticism and backlash Kim Soo Hyun has been facing for the past month or so, the drama was officially postponed to an unannounced date. There have been no official reports on whether the drama will get an official release or if it will be stalled till the ongoing court drama dies down.
In March, it was announced that the series had officially been postponed. A representative from the online streaming platform where the show was meant to air shared that “After much contemplation, it has been decided that the release of 'Knock Off' will be postponed.” On a later date in the same month they had also shared that “'Knock-Off' is not on the current release schedule for Disney+.”
It was also then updated this month that the show has now also halted filming. The K-drama starring Kim Soo Hyun was in its final stages of production; however, as of right now, all production has been stopped. According to a report by Allkpop, the show’s budget reached around 60 billion KRW. It is being said by industry insiders that the actor may be liable for penalties if the drama gets cancelled altogether.