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At the ‘Disney Content Showcase APAC 2024’ held at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Center in Singapore, a press conference was held for the Disney+ original drama ‘Knock-Off’, starring Kim SooHyun and Cho BoAh. This work tells the story of a man who transforms from an ordinary office worker to a king of the global counterfeit market due to the IMF crisis.
Kim SooHyun plays the protagonist Kim SungJoon, depicting the process of becoming a part of the counterfeit market after suddenly losing his job due to the IMF crisis. Through this work, Kim SooHyun is set to portray a character who grows into the king of the global counterfeit market through intense ambition and adaptability. He stated about his role, “I focused on expressing inner emotions naturally without suppressing them.”
Cho BoAh takes on the role of Song HyeJung, Kim SungJoon’s former lover, showcasing a new side. She is focusing on capturing the atmosphere from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, emphasizing the characteristics of the era. Cho BoAh said, “I was drawn to the charm of the script, which led me to participate in this work.”
Director Park HyunSeok expressed confidence in the chemistry between Kim SooHyun and Cho BoAh, stating, “Their combination will present a different charm from existing dramas.” Kim SooHyun evaluated Cho BoAh’s personality as “easygoing,” noting that their on-set chemistry was good. Cho BoAh also shared that she was able to film comfortably thanks to Kim SooHyun creating an immersive environment on set.
The second day of the Disney Content Showcase focused on introducing Disney+’s lineup of local original content centered on Korea and Japan. There is anticipation on how ‘Knock-Off’ will be received by global audiences in the future.
This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.
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