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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Anderson .Paak

Producer:

Anderson .Paak, Jon Berg, Jaeson Ma

Writer:

Anderson .Paak, Khaila Amazan

Release Date:

Feb 27, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 54m

Synopsis

Follows a washed-up musician who jumps at the chance to capitalize on his long-lost son's stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more than stardom.

Cast

  • Anderson .Paak
  • Jee Young Han
  • Soul Rasheed
  • Jonnie Park
  • Cathy Shim
  • Kevin Woo
  • Will Jay
  • Emi Kim
  • Riley Lai Nelet
  • Eddie Park
Moviegoers are saying
K-POPS! strikes audiences as a heartfelt passion project where Anderson .Paak's genuine love for the material shines through despite predictable storytelling. While viewers appreciate the real-life father-son dynamic and the film's acknowledgment of Black influence on K-pop, many found it visually bland with a script that hits expected beats without deeper character development.
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Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Sep 7, 2024

    I can’t believe Jay Park and Earth Wind and Fire were in the same movie.

    324 Likes
    Hannah
    Hannah
    Jun 4, 2026

    let’s make one thing clear: Jackson 5 =/= BTS

    252 Likes
    🎃spooky allain♡🎃
    🎃spooky allain♡🎃
    Feb 26, 2026

    sure it's predictable but you can tell it was made with love and that made me smile

    243 Likes
    kas
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    Sep 7, 2024

    of course vernon is in this

    231 Likes
    abby ☆
    abby ☆
    Sep 7, 2024

    Idris Elba…… YOU ARE NOT THE FATHER!!!

    205 Likes
    Liv
    Liv
    Feb 28, 2026

    Tae young wasn’t even that good fr

    162 Likes
    ikarisapologist
    ikarisapologist
  • Sep 7, 2024

    anderson .paak, the rose??, VERNON??, psick university??, JESSI??, speed??, SAWEETIE?? AND JAY PARK????? all in one movie was not on my 2024 bingo card

    119 Likes
    maisie
    maisie
    Sep 7, 2024

    you mean irl father and son made a wholesome father and son movie??? immediate fave.

    106 Likes
    Carter Vis
    Carter Vis
    Jun 5, 2025

    K-POPS! is a mix of too many notes competing for your attention at once. Visually bland and uninspired, there are some laughs to be had, and the father-son angle mostly works thanks to Anderson .Paak’s sincerity both in front of and behind the camera. But the script is too…

    94 Likes
    Matt Neglia
    Matt Neglia

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Top Reviews
  • Quoiia
    Quoiia liked
    K-Pops!

    This movie was good I didn’t watch it from the very beginning but it was good still I thought it would’ve been more and keep going a little more at the end but I still liked it.

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    liked
    K-Pops!

    The movie was cool, but I didn't like the ending that much. I still recommend it tho

    4M
    Raven
    Raven liked
    K-Pops!

    Way cooler than I thought it be The blue haired character is my bias (michi) 💙💙💙

    4M
  • Yanyan
    Yanyan liked
    K-Pops!

    Its a fun watch. Not really a movie that you take seriously.

    4M
    Wifedogilbert
    Wifedogilbert loved
    K-Pops!

    Filme incrível!!

    4M
    Terrica Dyer
    Terrica Dyer liked
    K-Pops!

    cute movie

    4M
  • Ada L Tsang
    Ada L Tsang liked
    K-Pops!

    7/10⭐️

    4M

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Reviews

  • KH
    Khamar Hopkins
    #great
    #yeslawd
    #funny

    If you’re a fan of Anderson .Paaks then this is the movie for you

    MG
    Michelle Gacutan

    I loved it!!!!

    YK
    your favorite kpop fanboy
    #hilarious
    #mustsee
    #seeingitagain
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Metacritic

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63
Feb 27, 2026

It’s a testament to .Paak’s own journey, and the seemingly healthy relationship with both this genre of music and his child, that this movie eschews so many of those struggle-bus tropes. I just wish it translated to something with a bit more oomph, rather than another blandly sincere family film.

Metacritic review by Clint Worthington
Clint Worthington
RogerEbert.com
88
Feb 26, 2026

Adorable is not an adjective I’ve often applied to a movie, but “K-Pops!” earns it. It will play well on the big screen, and make you forget about your troubles for two hours.

Metacritic review by Odie Henderson
Odie Henderson
Boston Globe
70
Sep 16, 2024

With energetic dance sequences and a heartwarming bond between a father and a son, K-Pops! is a bundle of joy that rarely misses a beat.

Isabella Soares
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is K-Pops! (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is K-Pops! (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's K-Pops! (2026) about?
Follows a washed-up musician who jumps at the chance to capitalize on his long-lost son's stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more than stardom.
Who's the cast of K-Pops! (2026)?
  • Anderson .Paak as BJ
  • Jee Young Han as Yeji
  • Soul Rasheed as Tae Young
  • Jonnie Park as Cash
  • Cathy Shim as Diamond
  • Kevin Woo as Kang
  • Will Jay as Sung Hoon
  • Emi Kim as Eujin
  • Riley Lai Nelet as Dahko
  • Eddie Park as Michi
Who's the director behind K-Pops! (2026)?
Anderson .Paak directed K-Pops! (2026).
Who produced K-Pops! (2026)?
Anderson .Paak, Jon Berg and Jaeson Ma produced K-Pops! (2026).