Anderson .Paak is expanding the world of his upcoming film K-POPS! with a star-packed soundtrack that blends K-pop, hip-hop, R&B, funk, and soul. The 17-track project, titled K-POPS! (Music From and Inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture), arrives May 29, just one day before the movie premieres on Netflix.
The soundtrack brings together an extensive lineup of Korean and international artists, including G-DRAGON, DEAN, aespa, NMIXX, Crush, Jay Park, CHUNG HA, SOYEON, HONGJOONG, JID, and JOSHUA. The album also features Kevin Woo, JO1, LNGSHOT, ALISSIA, Corbyn Besson, and .Paak’s son, Soul Rasheed, who makes his recording debut.
.Paak appears throughout the project, while producer Dem Jointz serves as executive producer alongside additional contributions from .Paak and others. Early singles have already showcased the soundtrack’s wide-ranging style. “Keychain,” released with aespa earlier this year, delivered polished pop energy mixed with .Paak’s signature groove. More recently, “Aftertaste” paired .Paak with DEAN for a smooth alt-R&B collaboration. Both songs were produced by Dem Jointz. The soundtrack will also feature “Too Bad (KPOPS! Version),” a reworked take on the 2025 collaboration between G-DRAGON and .Paak (the original track reached No. 30 on Billboard’s Global 200 chart and later earned a MAMA Award.)
The film K-POPS! is set in Seoul against the backdrop of a fictional K-pop competition series. It follows a struggling musician whose career comeback becomes intertwined with an unexpected relationship involving his son. .Paak wrote, directed, and stars in the film alongside Soul Rasheed, marking his feature directorial debut.
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