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K-Pop: The Debut

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Lizzy Lee (Ji-young Yoo), a young Korean-American woman has spent her life following the path her family chose for her. But when she earns a spot in a globally televised competition to form the next K-pop girl group, she travels to Seoul, South Korea, to pursue the dream she must still keep hidden. Surrounded by extraordinary performers from around the world, all competing for just four coveted spots, Lizzy must push herself further than she ever imagined. As the stakes rise and the competition intensifies, an unexpected ally (Eric Nam) supports her as she finds the confidence to embrace her identity, prove she has what it takes to debut, and claim her place on the world stage.

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Benson Lee

Director

Ji-young Yoo

Actor

Eric Nam

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Yoo Ji-tae

Actor

Tony Revolori

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Gia Kim

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Synopsis Lizzy Lee (Ji-young Yoo), a young Korean-American woman has spent her life following the path her family chose for her. But when she earns a spot in a globally televised competition to form the next K-pop girl group, she travels to Seoul, South Korea, to pursue the dream she must still keep hidden. Surrounded by extraordinary performers from around the world, all competing for just four coveted spots, Lizzy must push herself further than she ever imagined. As the stakes rise and the competition intensifies, an unexpected ally (Eric Nam) supports her as she finds the confidence to embrace her identity, prove she has what it takes to debut, and claim her place on the world stage.
Director
Benson Lee
Producer
Scott Braun, James Shin, Arthur Spector, Bryan Oh, Joshua Davis
Screenwriter
Elyse Hollander, Eileen Shim
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
HYBE America, Epic Magazine
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 26, 2026, Wide
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