K-Pops! is a 2024 American family comedy film directed and produced by musician Anderson .Paak (in his directorial debut), who also wrote the screenplay with Khaila Amazan.[2] .Paak stars in the film alongside Jee Young Han, Jonnie "Dumbfoundead" Park (who also produced), Soul Rasheed, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
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| Directed by | Anderson .Paak |
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| Cinematography | Edward J. Pei[1] |
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| Music by | Emily Bear |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | United States |
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Premise
editA Los Angeles musician hoping to revive his career moves to South Korea to join a K-pop band and compete in a televised music contest. He soon discovers that his long-lost son is poised to become a K-pop superstar. While initially clinging to his son for another shot at fame, he decides to prioritize his role as father as the two grow closer.[2]
Cast
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- Anderson .Paak as BJ[3][4]
- Jee Young Han as Yeji[5][4]
- Jonnie "Dumbfoundead" Park as Cash[2]
- Soul Rasheed as Tae Young[3][4]
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Brenda[2]
- Cathy Shim as Diamond[6]
- Kevin Woo as Kang[7]
- Will Jay as Sunghoon[3]
- Emi Kim as Eujin[3]
- Eddie Park as Michi[3]
- Riley Lai Nelet as Dakho[3]
K-pop artists Vernon, Crush, The Rose, Jessi, and G-Dragon also appear in the film in undisclosed roles.[7]
Production
editDrawing from his own life in conceiving the film, .Paak developed K-Pops! with rapper Dumbfoundead and collaborated with Khaila Amazan on the screenplay. The project was first announced in 2022.[3] Filming began in Los Angeles in October 2023 after the production company Stampede Ventures reached an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA amidst the union's 2023 strike. Additional filming took place in South Korea and Al-Ula; locations in the Saudi Arabian city were scouted by the film department of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula.[2] .Paak and Dem Jointz collaborated on original songs for the film, while Emily Bear composed its musical score.[8]
Release
editK-Pops! premiered as a Special Presentation at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2024.[1][9][10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "K-Pops!". TIFF. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Grobar, Matt (October 20, 2023). "Yvette Nicole Brown & Jonnie "Dumbfoundead" Park Join Cast Of Anderson .Paak's Stampede Pic 'K-Pops!'; Live Nation Aboard As Strategic Partner". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Grobar, Matt (May 4, 2022). "Hot Project: Grammy Winner Anderson .Paak To Make Feature Directorial Debut With Dramatic Comedy 'K-POPS!' For Stampede Ventures". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c Soares, Isabella (September 16, 2024). "'K-Pops!' Review: Anderson .Paak's Directorial Debut Is a Funky Look at Fatherhood l TIFF 2024". Collider. Valnet. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 7, 2023). "'K-Pops!': Jee Young Han Latest To Board Anderson .Paak Pic". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 16, 2023). "'K-Pops!': Cathy Shim Boards Anderson .Paak Film". Deadline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff (September 13, 2024). "Here's Your First Look at SEVENTEEN's Vernon in Anderson .Paak's 'K-Pops' Movie". Billboard. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 6, 2024). "Anderson .Paak Unpacks 'K-Pops,' His Directorial Debut". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie. "'Eden' & 'We Live In Time' Set For TIFF As Fest Unveils Five World Premieres". Deadline. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "TIFF announces five more World Premieres from Canada, France, India, UK, and USA". TIFF. Retrieved July 12, 2024.