Another new movie centered in the world of K-pop is in the works from HYBE and Paramount!
It was just announced that Ji-young Yoo and Eric Nam are set to star in the upcoming feature, according to THR.
Ji-young is currently starring in the No 1 movie on Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters, while Eric is, of course, a super popular American K-pop singer based out of South Korea.
“if 15 year old me could see me now … I will try my best,” Ji-young shared on Instagram.
“this one’s for the dreamers,” Eric added on his account.
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“This film is my love letter to K-pop – its energy, passion, magic, and the incredible community behind it,” director Benson Lee shared in statement. “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.”
House of the Dragon producer and Light As a Feather writer Eileen Shim has penned the latest draft of the script.
The currently untitled project already has a release date set for February 12, 2027.
Centering around “a young Korean-American woman who defies her family’s wishes to compete in a televised competition to find the next K-pop girl group,” the movie is expected to be the first major American studio movie to filmed entirely in South Korea!
“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,” HYBE America’s president of film and television James Shin, who will serve as a producer, shared in a statement.
Scooter Braun, who recently stepped down as HYBE America CEO, is also producing.
If you missed it, a new Netflix series set in the K-pop world was also recently announced!