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Knock-Off (TV series)

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Knock-Off
Hangul
넉오프
Revised RomanizationNeogopeu
McCune–ReischauerNŏgop'ŭ
Genre
Written byHan Jung-hoon
Directed byPark Hyun-seok
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+

Knock-Off (Korean: 넉오프) is an upcoming South Korean black comedy television series written by Han Jung-hoon, directed by Park Hyun-seok, and starring Kim Soo-hyun and Jo Bo-ah. The series depicts various stories based on fake luxury goods. It is scheduled to be release on Disney+ in 2025.

Synopsis

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It tells the story of a man whose life was completely turned upside down by the 1997 Asian financial crisis, who goes from being an ordinary office worker to becoming the king of the global fake market.

Cast and characters

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Main

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He enters the world of counterfeit goods and becomes the vice president of Saemul Market after losing his job due to the IMF crisis.
Sung-joon's ex-lover and a special judicial police officer in charge of cracking down on counterfeit goods.

Supporting

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Sung-joon's father who also introduced his son into the world of counterfeit goods.
Nu-ri's uncle who took over the Busan counterfeit market.
The president of Saemul Market.
A designer who makes S-class counterfeit bags.
Yoo-bin's younger sister who also makes counterfeit bags.
Nu-ri's lawyer and strategist.
Nu-ri's right-hand man and the action captain of Saemul Market.
A detective who crackdown counterfeit goods.
An investigator of the counterfeit crackdown task force team.

Special appearances

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Sung-joon's mother who is a retired civil servant who devoted her life to her family.
The prosecutor of the Central District Prosecutors' Office and head of the counterfeit crackdown task force team to track down Nu-ri and Sung-joon, who have taken over the counterfeit market.

Production

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Development

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The series is a black comedy genre, and director Park Hyun-seok and writer Han Jung-hoon would be working once again after Song of the Bandits (2023).[4] In addition, Arc Media and SLL would be jointly managed the production.[5]

According to SPOTV News report, the series was confirmed to have two seasons with nine episodes each.[6] News1 reported that the production team reorganized its schedule and filming would begin in earnest.[7]

Casting

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Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Si-eun were reportedly cast for the series in March and April 2024, respectively.[8][4] Yoo Jae-myung, Ko Kyu-pil, Jo Bo-ah, Jo Woo-jin, Lee Jung-eun, Kim Eui-sung, Kang Mal-geum, Kim Hye-eun and Choi Gyu-ri were reportedly cast in May 2024.[9][10][11][12][13] Kwon Na-ra, Kim Mu-yeol, and Woo Do-hwan were cast in July 2024.[14][15][16] Kim S.H. and Jo were confirmed to appear as the lead actors of the series in August 2024.[17] On August 29, 2024, Star News reported that according to multiple sources Kim S.E. has decided not to appear in the series and the production team was considering to cast Bang Hyo-rin [ko] as her replacement.[7] The next month, Yoo, Lee, Kim E., Bang, Kwon, Park Se-wan, Kim H., Kim M., Jung Man-sik, and Kang were confirmed to appear to complete the casting lineup of the series.[18]

Release

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Disney+ confirmed that Knock-Off will be released exclusively on their platform in 2025.[17]

References

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  1. ^ Frost, Caroline (August 26, 2024). "'Queen Of Tears' Star Kim Soohyun To Lead K-Drama 'Knock-Off' For Disney+ In 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Moon, Ji-yeon (August 26, 2024). [공식] 김수현, '짝퉁계의 제왕' 된다..조보아와 '넉오프' 호흡 완성 [[Official] Kim Soo-hyun becomes the 'King of Counterfeiting'..Complete 'Knock-Off' chemistry with Jo Bo-ah] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Yoon, Hyun-ji (September 2, 2024). '넉오프' 김수현X조보아→유재명X이정은, 화려한 라인업 완성 ['Knock-Off' Kim Soo-hyun X Jo Bo-ah → Yoo Jae-myung X Lee Jung-eun, a splendid lineup completed] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b Ha, Soo-jung (April 1, 2024). [단독] '오징어게임2' 김시은, 차기작은 김수현과 호흡..'넉오프' 합류 [[Exclusive] 'Squid Game 2' Kim Si-eun, next work with Kim Soo-hyun..Joins 'Knock-Off'] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Ha, Soo-jung (March 21, 2024). [단독] '눈물의 여왕' 김수현, 최고시청률 찍고 차기작 확정 '열일 행보'(종합) [[Exclusive] 'Queen of Tears' Kim Soo-hyun, highest viewership ratings, next project confirmed, 'hard work' (comprehensive)] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Jang, Jin-ri (May 29, 2024). [단독]김수현 파워...'넉오프' 이미 시즌2 제작 확정 [[Exclusive] Kim Soo-hyun's Power...'Knockoff' Season 2 Production Already Confirmed] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Chang, A-leum (August 29, 2024). [단독] 김시은, 김수현과 '넉오프' 호흡 불발...신예 방효린 유력 [[Exclusive] Kim Si-eun and Kim Soo-hyun's 'Knockoff' chemistry fails...Newcomer Bang Hyo-rin is a strong candidate] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Ha, Soo-jung (March 21, 2024). [단독] '눈물의 여왕' 김수현, '비밀의숲2' 감독 손잡는다..'넉오프' 긍정 검토 [[Exclusive] 'Queen of Tears' Kim Soo-hyun joins hands with director of 'Secret Forest 2'..Positive review of 'Knock-Off'] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Son, Jin-ah (May 1, 2024). [단독] 유재명, 김수현 만난다...'비숲2' PD 신작 '넉오프' 출연 [[Exclusive] Yoo Jae-myung meets Kim Soo-hyun...Appearance in 'Secret Forest 2' PD's new work 'Knock-Off'] (in Korean). MK Sports. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Choi, Yoon-na (May 8, 2024). [단독] 고규필, '눈물의 여왕' 김수현 재회...'넉오프' 출연 [[Exclusive] Go Kyu-pil, reunited with 'Queen of Tears' Kim Soo-hyun...Appearing in 'Knock-Off'] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Jang, Joo-yeon (May 16, 2024). [단독] 조보아, 김수현 첫사랑 된다...'넉오프' 출연 확정 [[Exclusive] Jo Bo-ah becomes Kim Soo-hyun's first love...Confirmed to appear in 'Knock-Off'] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Ryu, Ye-ji (May 17, 2024). [단독] 조우진·이정은, '넉오프' 출연 확정...김수현의 든든한 조력자로 [[Exclusive] Jo Woo-jin and Lee Jung-eun confirmed to appear in 'Knock-Off'...As Kim Soo-hyun's strong supporters] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Ryu, Ye-ji (May 23, 2024). [단독] 나인우 동생→김수현 동생...신인 최규리, '넉오프' 출연 확정 [[Exclusive] Na In-woo's younger sibling→Kim Soo-hyun's younger sibling...Rookie Choi Gyu-ri confirmed to appear in 'Knock-Off'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on June 25, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  14. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (July 12, 2024). [단독]권나라, 김수현과 짝퉁 세계로..'넉오프' 주인공 [[Exclusive] Kwon Nara, Kim Soo Hyun and the world of counterfeit goods..'Knock-Off' main character] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Chang, A-leum (July 13, 2024). [단독] '천만 배우' 김무열, 김수현 '넉오프' 합류...믿보 라인업 [[Exclusive] '10 million actors' Kim Mu-yeol and Kim Soo-hyun join 'Knockoff'...Reliable lineup] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (July 15, 2024). [단독]우도환 '넉오프' 합류..'짝퉁왕' 김수현 돕는다 [[Exclusive] Woo Do-hwan joins 'Knock-Off'..Helps 'King of Knockoffs' Kim Soo-hyun] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024 – via Naver.
  17. ^ a b Kim, Ji-ye (August 26, 2024). "Disney+ to release 'Knock-Off' starring Kim Soo-hyun and Cho Bo-ah in 2025". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
  18. ^ Kim, Na-ra (September 2, 2024). '넉오프' 김수현·조보아만? 역대급 캐스팅 라인업 발표 [공식] ['Knock-Off' Kim Soo-hyun and Jo Bo-ah? All-time casting lineup announced [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 2, 2024 – via Naver.
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