Kim Soo-Hyun-Late Kim Sae-Ron Dating Controversy: Is The Star's Upcoming K-drama Knock Off Getting Cancelled?

Kim Soo-Hyun-Late Kim Sae-Ron Dating Controversy: Kim Soo-Hyun has been the centre of the headline ever since it was reported that the Korean star dated the late actress Kim Sae-Ron for 6 years. Things got widely controversial after it was claimed that they started dating when Sae-Ron was a minor. Not only that, but it was also claimed that the actress died because of Kim Soo-Hyun. On the other hand, Kim Soo-Hyun has faced major backlash after he skipped the funeral of her late alleged girlfriend. Amid these, Kim Soo-Hyun's upcoming anticipated K-drama's future is in question. Here's how:

Is Kim Soo Hyun's Drama Knock Off Getting Cancelled Amid Dating Controversy With Kim Sae-Ron?

According to the reports, it is the age gap of the former couple, which is whopping 12 years, that wasn't well recieved by the people upon knowing. Things got intensified when Kim Sae-Ron's aunt blamed the Soo-Hyun for the late actress' demise. She further claimed that Soo Hyun started dating Sae-Ron when she was just 15 and they dated each other for 6 years. The duo parted ways in 2021 while Sae-Ron was found dead at her apartment in February, 2025. Meanwhile, the police has been investigating the probable cause of Sae-Ron's death.

Until anything comes out, it might put Soo-Hyun's career at risk and his upcoming project, Knock Off, might be delayed if not cancelled. Although the actor's agency, Gold Medalist, has denied all the allegations, it is to see what truth comes out in the investigating process.

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The upcoming Disney+ K-drama, which also stars Jo Bo-Ah, has already completed the shooting of the half of the project and amid these controversy, the future of the project remains uncertain. For the unversed, Kim Sae-Ron was found dead in her apartment on February 16, 2025, the reason of her death is still unknown.