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Kim Soo Hyun, whose recent K-Drama ‘Queen of Tears’ catapulted him into the spotlight as one of the hottest actors in the industry, has secured his next major role alongside an exceptionally star-studded ensemble.
The upcoming series, titled ‘Knock Off’, made waves on July 13, with the announcement of actor Kim Mu Yeol joining its already impressive cast lineup.This addition brings the tally to the 12 confirmed roles, featuring heavyweights such as Kwon Na Ra, Jo Bo Ah, Lee Jung Eun, Jo Woo Jin, Kim Eui Sung, Kim Hye Eun, Kang Mal Geum, Go Gyu Pil, Yoo Jae Myung, and Choi Gyu Ri, alongside Kim Soo Hyun.
Meanwhile ‘Knock Off’ storyline revolves around Kim Sung Joon, an ordinary man thrust into the turmoil of the Asian financial crisis, famously referred to as the ‘IMF era’ in South Korea. Struggling after losing his job, Sung Joon decides to venture into the counterfeit industry, ultimately rising to prominence as a global ‘Counterfeit King’.
With filming scheduled to commence in August 2024, the series has already garnered immense anticipation, particularly with the revelation that it will debut on Disney+ for global audiences. The unveiling of its star-studded cast and the plot of the IMF era have ignited fervent excitement among K-Drama enthusiasts worldwide.
“Whoa, the cast lineup is on fire”, exclaimed one enthusiast. Another fan echoed the sentiment, calling the cast lineup “insane”. “With a cast lineup like that AND a plot about the IMF era… This is going to be big”, remarked a keen follower. Others expressed their anticipation, saying, “This is exciting! I hope it turns out good”, and “Looking forward to it so, so bad”.
The upcoming series, titled ‘Knock Off’, made waves on July 13, with the announcement of actor Kim Mu Yeol joining its already impressive cast lineup.This addition brings the tally to the 12 confirmed roles, featuring heavyweights such as Kwon Na Ra, Jo Bo Ah, Lee Jung Eun, Jo Woo Jin, Kim Eui Sung, Kim Hye Eun, Kang Mal Geum, Go Gyu Pil, Yoo Jae Myung, and Choi Gyu Ri, alongside Kim Soo Hyun.
Meanwhile ‘Knock Off’ storyline revolves around Kim Sung Joon, an ordinary man thrust into the turmoil of the Asian financial crisis, famously referred to as the ‘IMF era’ in South Korea. Struggling after losing his job, Sung Joon decides to venture into the counterfeit industry, ultimately rising to prominence as a global ‘Counterfeit King’.
With filming scheduled to commence in August 2024, the series has already garnered immense anticipation, particularly with the revelation that it will debut on Disney+ for global audiences. The unveiling of its star-studded cast and the plot of the IMF era have ignited fervent excitement among K-Drama enthusiasts worldwide.
“Whoa, the cast lineup is on fire”, exclaimed one enthusiast. Another fan echoed the sentiment, calling the cast lineup “insane”. “With a cast lineup like that AND a plot about the IMF era… This is going to be big”, remarked a keen follower. Others expressed their anticipation, saying, “This is exciting! I hope it turns out good”, and “Looking forward to it so, so bad”.
