Drama Synopsis

Kim Soo Hyun will star in the new K-drama Knock Off. This show takes place during the money problems of 1997 and looks at fake expensive stuff. People call it a dark funny show. It'll come out in two chunks, with 9 episodes each.

Who's In It and Who's Making It

• Kim Soo Hyun is gonna play Kim Sung Joon, a regular guy who gets mixed up in fake goods after losing his job when the economy tanked.
• Kwon Nara takes on the role of Moon Yoo Bin, a young woman neck-deep in the fake stuff business making the story more interesting and complicated.
• Jo Bo Ah and Kim Shi Eun are also in the cast, each bringing something special to the group.
• Experienced actors Yoo Jae Myung and Lee Jung Eun will make the cast stronger playing key supporting roles.
• Kim Mu Yeol is now part of the cast, which makes the drama even more star-studded and guarantees some great acting.

The director of Secret Forest 2 and the writer of Bad Guys are in charge of the production, which suggests it'll have a good story and direction.

Plot Overview

The show is about Kim Sung Joon (Kim Soo Hyun), a regular guy who has to deal with the tough times during the 1997 IMF crisis. When he loses his job, Sung Joon starts selling fake luxury stuff hoping to become a big-time Counterfeit King worldwide. The show wants to give a real look at the money troubles back then, but also throw in some dark jokes. It'll look at the tough choices people had to make when money was tight and how that affected what they thought was right or wrong.

Key Themes and Elements

• Money Problems: The 1997 IMF crisis sets the stage showing how regular folks struggled with cash.
• Fake Luxury Stuff: The show digs into the shady business of knock-off designer goods, which is pretty cool for a K-drama.
• Funny but Serious: It mixes heavy topics with some dark jokes giving a fresh spin on the usual formula.

When and Where to Watch

• They'll start shooting in August 2024.
• You can stream it worldwide on Disney+, so anyone can tune in.

What People Think

This new drama has people pretty excited because of its famous actors and cool story. If you like Kim Soo Hyun or just enjoy K-dramas, you'll be pumped for Knock Off. The mix of good actors, a team that knows what they're doing, and a different kind of plot makes it look like this show could be one that everyone's talking about this year.

References:

• [1] ockoala
• [2] Mimansa Shekhar
• [3] Jenny Kang