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K-Pop Superstar: The Movie

K-Pop Superstar: The Movie is an upcoming American 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 in 2027.

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==
Cast
Ji-young YooEric NamTony RevoloriYoo Ji-taeKang So-raRenata VacaSilia KapsisSung JoonLee Hyung-chul • Shana Kim • Aliyah Turner • Gia Kim • Jubi Park ==Production==
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. 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. 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." In September 2025, the rest of the cast was officially announced. The film title was revealed at the 2026 CinemaCon where it was announced that Katseye would also appear in the film. Principal photography began in September 2025, in Seoul. ==Release==
Release
The film is set to be released in the United States on February 12, 2027. ==References==
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