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K-Pop: The Debut

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2027 film
K-Pop: The Debut
Directed byBenson Lee
Screenplay byEileen Shim
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • February26,2027(2027年02月26日)
Countries
  • South Korea
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

K-Pop: The Debut is an upcoming coming-of-age musical drama film directed by Benson Lee from a screenplay by 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

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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

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Production

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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

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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

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  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Butler, Sinead (April 17, 2026). "Everything we know about K-Pop Superstar: The Movie from cast to release date". indy100 . ESI Media.
  7. ↑ June-hee, Park (September 25, 2025). "Filming begins on Hybe America, Paramount Picture's K-pop movie". The Korea Herald . Retrieved February 21, 2026.
  8. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 29, 2026). "Paramount's K-Pop Movie Gets Re-Titled & New Release Date". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved May 29, 2026.
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