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| Directed by | Benson Lee |
| Screenplay by | Elyse Hollander Eileen Shim |
| Story by | Elyse Hollander |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Language | English |
K-Pop: The Debut is an upcoming coming-of-age musical drama film directed by Benson Lee from a screenplay by Elyse Hollander and Eileen Shim. The film stars Ji-young Yoo, Eric Nam and Tony Revolori and is set to be released by Paramount Pictures on February 26, 2027.
Premise
[edit source]An Asian-American college student who dreams of becoming a K-pop star despite disapproval from her family becomes a top competitor on South Korea's toughest K-pop competition show.
Cast
[edit source]- Ji-young Yoo
- Eric Nam
- Tony Revolori
- Yoo Ji-tae
- Kang So-ra
- Renata Vaca
- Silia Kapsis
- Sung Joon
- Lee Hyung-chul
- Shana Kim
- Aliyah Turner
- Gia Kim
- Jubi Park
Production
[edit source]In August 2018, it was announced that Fox 2000 Pictures was developing a film centered on K-pop with Scooter Braun and Epic Magazine attached to produce. Elyse Hollander was announced to write the screenplay for the film.[1] In August 2020, Benson Lee was set to direct the film, now under 20th Century Studios after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney.[2]
In July 2025, it was reported that Paramount Pictures had acquired the film in turnaround, with the latest draft written by Eileen Shim. Ji-young Yoo and Eric Nam were also announced to star in the film, with filming expected to "be the first major American studio film shot entirely in South Korea."[3] In September 2025, the rest of the cast was officially announced.[4][5] The film title was revealed at the 2026 CinemaCon where it was announced that Katseye would also appear in the film.[6]
Principal photography began in September 2025, in Seoul.[7]
Release
[edit source]K-Pop: The Debut is set to be released in the United States on February 26, 2027.[8] It was previously set to release on February 12, 2027.[3]
References
[edit source]- ↑ McNary, Dave (August 21, 2018). "Scooter Braun to Develop Korean Pop Movie With Fox". Variety. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (August 6, 2020). "Benson Lee Set to Direct 20th Century Studios' Untitled K-Pop Film from SB Projects and Epic Magazine". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- 1 2 Rubin, Rebecca (July 22, 2025). "K-Pop Movie Starring Ji-young Yoo and Eric Nam Sets 2027 Release Date From Paramount, Hybe America". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ↑ Fell, Nicole (September 8, 2025). "Yoo Ji-tae, Tony Revolori and Gia Kim Join Paramount and Hybe America's K-Pop Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Jackson, Angelique (September 24, 2025). "Paramount, Hybe America's K-Pop Movie Adds Nine to Cast, Including Korean Stars Sung Jun, Kang Sora and Hyongchol Lee (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Butler, Sinead (April 17, 2026). "Everything we know about K-Pop Superstar: The Movie from cast to release date". indy100. ESI Media.
- ↑ June-hee, Park (September 25, 2025). "Filming begins on Hybe America, Paramount Picture's K-pop movie". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 29, 2026). "Paramount's K-Pop Movie Gets Re-Titled & New Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
External links
[edit source]- Upcoming films
- 2027 films
- 2027 American films
- 2027 English-language films
- 2020s musical films
- American musical films
- Asian-American musical films
- English-language films
- Films about Korean Americans
- Films about music and musicians
- Films directed by Benson Lee
- Films shot in Seoul
- K-pop films
- Paramount Pictures films
- Upcoming English-language films