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Hype Malaysia
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From Cast To Filming Locations: Everything We Know About HYBE & Paramount Pictures' New K-Pop Movie
The K-Pop phenomenon has taken the world by storm, with new emerging idols and global projects sprinkled throughout the year to keep fans guessing and anticipating. In recent months, US-produced Korean films have emerged to be the hot topic now, with mega companies riding on their wave with new films well on their way. 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
UAE Moments
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Is HYBE Dropping the Next 'KPop Demon Hunters'? New Film in the Works
HYBE America just teamed up with Paramount Pictures to create a K-pop-themed movie that's hitting theaters on February 12, 2027. Yes, a full-on Hollywood movie—but set entirely in South Korea! What's the Movie About? It follows a Korean-American girl who defies her family to audition for a reality TV show, hoping to join the next big K-pop girl group. The storyline's giving underdog dreams, passion, and full K-drama energy. Title? Still under wraps. Who's in It? Jiyoung Yoo, who voiced Zoey in Netflix's K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Eric Nam —yup, the singer—are taking the lead. Filming Starts Soon Production kicks off mid-September in South Korea, making it the first Hollywood film shot entirely in Korea. Talk about a milestone! Big Names Behind the Scenes Director Benson Lee calls this his 'love letter to K-pop.' The team includes writer Eileen Shim, HYBE America's James Shin, and even Scooter Braun as one of the producers. Paramount's Bryan Oh is overseeing the whole thing.
Pink Villa
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
KPop Demon Hunters' Ji Young Yoo to join Eric Nam for K-pop themed film with HYBE America, know plot details
HYBE America is officially stepping into Hollywood with its first major K-pop-centric film project. In collaboration with Paramount Pictures, the company has kicked off production on an upcoming feature film. It will spotlight the vibrant and competitive world of K-pop. While the title is still under wraps, the cast has already drawn attention with Ji Young Yoo and Eric Nam set to lead. The film marks a historic move for both industries, becoming the first major American studio film to be shot entirely in South Korea. Production is slated to begin in mid-September 2025, with a theatrical release scheduled for February 2027. At the helm of the project is Benson Lee, known for his 2016 coming-of-age comedy Seoul Searching. His return to Korean-American storytelling is expected to bring a heartfelt and authentic perspective to the film's story. K-pop film follows Korean-American girl chasing idol dreams The story centers on a young Korean-American woman who defies her family's expectations to chase a dream in the K-pop industry. She enters a televised competition aiming to become a member of the next global girl group sensation. It promises to explore themes of identity, generational conflict, and ambition The film is set against the backdrop of South Korea's glittering and high-pressure entertainment world. The latest version of the script has been written by Eileen Shim. It builds on earlier drafts contributed by prominent writers, including Adele Lim, the screenwriter behind Crazy Rich Asians and Joy Ride. Ji Young Yoo leads K-pop film with Eric Nam Ji Young Yoo takes on the lead role in the upcoming film. She recently voiced Zoey in the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters and starred in Amazon Prime Video's Expats alongside Nicole Kidman. Known for her versatile acting, Yoo is expected to bring complexity to a character torn between duty and passion. Joining her is Eric Nam, a global K-pop star expanding his resume in acting. He debuted on the big screen with 2024's Transplant. Nam is also set to voice Aang in the upcoming animated film The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender. His casting brings added credibility and authenticity to the project, especially given his first-hand experience in the music industry. More updates, including the film's official title, supporting cast, and soundtrack details, are expected as production gears up later this year.
Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘My story with Justin Bieber isn't over': Scooter Braun calls singer his family, shuts down Taylor Swift song rumours
Scooter Braun is finally speaking, addressing the massive payout from Justin Bieber over the cancelled Justice tour. The former manager, who recently stepped down as HYBE America CEO and moved into a board role, also cleared the air around Taylor Swift's 2022 Midnights track 'Vigilante S—,' which fans believe was aimed at him. He went on to address all the speculation surrounding his professional ties with artists and his personal life, including his divorce from ex-wife Yael Cohen. Braun defended Bieber just days after the pop star dropped his seventh studio album, Swag. Also read: HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun steps down hours after BTS reveal full-group comeback Braun and Bieber are believed to have cut ties, at least from the pop star's side, after the whole financial fiasco. But Braun sees it differently. He still calls Bieber family. The two parted ways in 2023, and while their final settlement just played out days ago, Braun insists the story's far from over. 'That's what happens with relationships like that,' he said on the Question Everything podcast, July 17. 'They ebb and they flow. They go up and down. Sometimes, they go in one direction and sometimes they go another, but you always keep your heart open to the fact that that's family and you have each other's back in the end.' For Braun, it's clear his career path has shifted for good. He's worked with artists like Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, J Balvin, and even Taylor Swift, but now, he's moved on. He stepped down as HYBE America's CEO and chose a different path. Bieber, he said, was ready to take control of his own life. 'I respect completely that he is his own man now, and he wants to build his career moving forward the way he sees fit, and he should. In the same way, I respect that I want to build my life a certain way moving forward.' And despite the headlines, despite the payout, reportedly $31.5 million over unpaid commissions, Braun still gave Bieber a social media shoutout. He praised Swag, calling it Justin's most honest work yet. Also read: Justin Bieber's Swag becomes one of his worst-rated albums; it's already crashing on streaming charts Braun and Swift have had a long-standing, very public fallout ever since the Cruel Summer singer accused her former manager of selling her music rights. Back then, Swift, in a Tumblr post, called him out for years of 'incessant, manipulative bullying.' Then came her 2022 Midnights album, and right there was Vigilante S—dropping almost at the same time news of Braun's divorce from Yael Cohen went public. Naturally, Swifties connected the dots. Lyrics like 'She gets the house, gets the kids… thick as thieves with your ex-wife' had fans convinced it was a not-so-subtle dig. The timing was way too clean to be a coincidence. But Braun's now set the record straight on Danielle Robay's podcast. He said he never once thought the song was about him. In fact, he even called his ex-wife one of his best friends. 'So me and my ex-wife laugh about that stuff,' Braun said. 'We don't even call each other ex. That's like my partner. That's the mother of my children.' According to him, they co-parent their three kids and talk every day. He's even got a 'same team' tattoo on his finger post-divorce. Braun dismissed the rumours saying that fans and the media just wanted to stir drama. 'Good strategy move,' he said. 'So no, I never thought that was about us. She never thought it was about us and everyone else kind of feeding into the fire.'
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Justin Bieber's ex-manager Scooter Braun breaks silence on new Swag album after settling years-long money feud
Scooter Braun has broken his silence on former client Justin Bieber 's new album. Braun and Bieber officially parted ways in 2023—a split that sent shockwaves through the music industry. Now, the former music manager—who stepped away from the role in 2024—has shared his thoughts on Bieber's latest release. Braun took to Instagram to shares his thoughts on Saturday, writing, 'Been having a beautiful start to the weekend and been getting a lot of texts about how I feel about Justin's new album.. so I will just leave this here.. 'This is without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date. It's beautiful, raw, and truly him. And that matters.' He continued, 'I've had the privilege of witnessing his growth for almost two decades.' 'Along every journey, there comes a time when an artist fully steps into their own — and that's what he's done here. 'He's poured his soul into this project, and you can feel it in every single run.' Braun said that Daisies is his favorite track on the record, and that Bieber's tone is the 'best in the world.' Braun continued to gush over Bieber and the album before concluding by saying he was taking his kids to see Superman. Braun discovered Bieber, 31, via his YouTube videos in 2008 when he was 13-years-old. They worked together for 15 years and parted ways due in part to the financial fallout from Justin's cancelled Justice World Tour in 2022. After Bieber cancelled his Justice tour Braun's company HYBE America helped the singer pay back $26million of the original $40million advance he received from AEG. Bieber had allegedly agreed to pay back the money over a 10-year period but allegedly stopped making payments to HYBE after the first installment. Braun and Bieber parted ways in 2023, a move that rocked the music world when it was revealed. Seen here June 4, 2017 Braun took to Instagram to shares his thoughts on Saturday, writing, 'Been having a beautiful start to the weekend and been getting a lot of texts about how I feel about Justin's new album.. so I will just leave this here..' Seen here December 18, 2013 Braun also previously claimed that Bieber — who announced a new album on Thursday — owed him several million dollars in unpaid commissions. In a win for Bieber, the Grammy-winner will only have to pay Braun half of the $11million in unpaid commissions he allegedly owes him. has reached out to representatives for both Bieber and Braun for comment. The settlement news comes less than a month after TMZ claimed that Bieber was in the midst of negotiating the terms of a settlement with Braun and that the details would likely be fully hashed out within a matter of weeks. Back in May, the outlet revealed the alleged results of an independent audit performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) that was commissioned by Braun's entertainment company, Hybe America. The investigation, which lasted for six months, culminated in April with the determination that Bieber allegedly owed Braun $8,806,000. Although Bieber's team didn't publicly dispute the results of the PwC audit, they announced that they had conducted their own audit of his business dealings with Braun. However, they didn't share how its results compared to the independent audit. Despite the determination of Bieber's alleged debts from a third party, Braun was reportedly willing to forgive the $8 million entirely. However, TMZ's sources claimed there were still two major stumbling blocks in the way of an agreement between the two. The tour commenced in February 2022, after it was twice postponed — from 2020, and then 2021 — due to the coronavirus pandemic.
