K-Pop Superstar: The Movie
2027 American film
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K-Pop Superstar: The Movie is an upcoming American music-driven coming of age film musical film being directed by Benson Lee from a screenplay by Eileen Shim. The film stars Ji-young Yoo and Eric Nam and is set to be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
- Scooter Braun
- James Shin
- Joshua Davis
- Arthur Spector
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| Directed by | Benson Lee |
| Screenplay by | Eileen Shim |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
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
- 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
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
The film is set to be released in the United States on June 4, 2027.[3]