K-Pop: The Debut

Lizzy Lee, a young Korean-American woman who, tired of spending her life following the path her family chose for her, secretly decides to pursue her dream after landing a spot in a competition show to form the next K-pop girl group in Seoul.^[1]

• Ji-young Yoo as Lizzy Lee^[1]
• Eric Nam as Kevin Park^[1]
• Tony Revolori
• Yoo Ji-tae
• Kang So-ra
• Renata Vaca as Jojo
• Silia Kapsis
• Sung Joon as Tony
• Lee Hyung-chul
• Shana Kim as Maya
• Aliyah Turner as Aliyah^[1]
• Gia Kim
• Jubi Park
• Ahin Lee as Yumi^[1]

The members of ILLIT make a cameo appearance in the film.^[2]

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.^[3] 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.^[4]

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."^[5] In September 2025, the rest of the cast was officially announced.^[6][7] The film title was revealed at the 2026 CinemaCon where it was announced that Katseye would also appear in the film.^[8] Illit's involvement in the film was revealed during a surprise clip premiere during the second day of concerts at KCON LA 2026, with Nam and Yoo also making an on-stage appearance to promote the film before Illit performed.^[2]

Principal photography began in September 2025, in Seoul.^[9]

K-Pop: The Debut is set to be released in the United States on February 26, 2027.^[10] It was previously set to release on February 12, 2027.^[5]