From Cast To Filming Locations: Everything We Know About HYBE & Paramount Pictures' New K-Pop Movie
HYBE America and Paramount Pictures announced Tuesday (22nd July 2025) that they will be partnering for a new K-Pop-themed movie starring well-known K-Pop artists premiering in 2027. Here's what we know so far about the untitled film:
1. Star-studded Casting
The film will star two prominent Korean stars, namely Eric Nam (에릭남) and 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' star Ji Young Yoo (유지영). Eric, who will voice Aang in Paramount's upcoming feature, 'The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender', will work alongside Ji Young Yoo, who appeared in 'Freaky Tales' and 'Until Dawn'. The film will follow a young Korean American woman who defies her family's wishes by enrolling in a televised competition to find the next K-pop girl group.
2. Directed by Benson Lee, With Big Names Joining Producer Lineup
The partnering film will be directed by Benson Lee, who worked on the 80s Teen Comedy film 'Soul Searching'. Meanwhile, James Shin of HYBE America, Scooter Braun, Arthur Spector and Joshua Davis of Epic Magazine join the project as producers. 'This film is my love letter to K-pop — its energy, passion, magic, and the incredible community behind it. I'm deeply grateful to Paramount Pictures for championing the project, to our producers for their unwavering dedication, to our talented and dynamic cast, and to the legends of the genre helping us bring this story to life. This one's for the dreamers', says James in a statement from Deadline.
3. The Film Will Be Shot Entirely In Korea
The untitled film, set in the world of K-Pop music survival shows, will be the first major American studio-produced film shot entirely in South Korea. Producer James Shin revealed to Deadline, 'We're thrilled to partner with Paramount Pictures on this historic opportunity to bring this story to audiences worldwide. This film captures the incredible dedication and artistry that defines K-pop and its insatiable popularity, while showcasing the universal themes of chasing your dreams against all odds.'
Are you excited for the upcoming HYBE and Paramount Pictures film?
Sources: Deadline, Variety
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
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