Knock-Off (2025) is a gripping South Korean crime thriller that redefines survival through the lens of black comedy and moral collapse. Starring Kim Soo-hyun, the series dives into the dangerous world of counterfeit goods, where every deal comes with a price.
Kim Seong-jun is an ordinary office worker whose life unravels after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Pushed to the edge, he enters the illicit trade of knock-off merchandise and quickly rises to become vice president of Saemmul Market, a global hub for underground commerce.
His newfound power comes under threat when Song Hye-jeong, a determined special judicial officer—and his former lover—launches a full-scale investigation. As tensions escalate, Seong-jun must navigate betrayal, corruption, and buried regrets to stay ahead in a game where one wrong move could destroy everything.
Kim Soo-hyun delivers a bold and layered performance in a role that challenges both morality and ambition. With sharp writing, dark humor, and tense psychological battles, Knock-Off offers a fresh take on the crime genre.
Originally slated for release in April 2025, the series was delayed due to off-screen controversies but remains one of Disney+ Korea’s most anticipated releases.