Kim Soo Hyun may pay up to $100 million in damages after Disney+ postponed the release of his upcoming drama Knock Off amid an ongoing controversy.

Disney Plus has decided to suspend the first season of Knock Off, which stars Kim as the lead, indefinitely, according to industry insiders as per Money Today on March 27.

The second season, which was nearly finished, is also on pause.

The postponement comes as Kim faces allegations of an inappropriate relationship with actress Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor.

With a reported budget exceeding KRW 60 billion (about USD 41.6 million) for the project, the streaming platform may also sue the actor for damages should the show be canceled.

Assuming Kim Soo Hyun's reported earnings represent 10–20% of the production budget, the potential lawsuit could demand he pay damages amounting to KRW 18 billion (about USD 12.3 million), not to mention the further financial implications that could follow.

Reactions online have been fast, with netizens voicing their frustration with the situation.

Numerous demanded that Disney proceed with litigation.

"That's too low. Sue more," one user commented on the Korean online forum theqoo.

"Disney, hwaiting!" another comment said, using a Korean word of encouragement.

Kim Soo Hyun has not yet made any official response to the controversy or the potential legal battle as public backlash continues to rise.

Disney+ has yet to make an official statement on the future of Knock Off.

The scandal has thrown the actor's career into a state of uncertainty and cast doubt on future projects and endorsements.

As industry insiders speculate on the implications, there is a lot of interest in seeing whether Disney+ will proceed with legal action or attempt to rescue the blockbuster series.