October // 2026

Hollywood went to Korea: The filming locations of K-Pop: The Debut

K-Pop: The Debut

This is a genuine first. K-Pop: The Debut is the first major American studio film to be shot (almost) entirely in South Korea. Paramount Pictures and HYBE America brought their joint production to Seoul and the surrounding region – and the cameras stayed there for the duration of filming.

K-Pop: The Debut is directed by Benson Lee – whose previous film Seoul Searching was itself set and filmed in Korea – and written by Elyse Hollander and Eileen Shim. 

The project has been in development since 2018, moving from 20th Century Studios to Paramount before finally going into production in September 2025.

The story follows Lizzy Lee – Ji-young Yoo – a young Korean-American woman who secretly travels to Seoul to compete in a globally televised competition to form the next K-pop girl group, facing extraordinary performers from around the world, all fighting for just four coveted spots. Ji-young Yoo leads the cast alongside Eric Nam. Yoo Ji-tae, Tony Revolori, Gia Kim, Ahin Lee, Aliyah Turner, Renata Vaca, Sung Jun, Kang Sora, Hyongchol Lee, Silia Kapsis, Shana Kim and Park Jubi complete the ensemble.

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Principal photography began in September 2025 in South Korea and entered post-production in August 2026. Filming took place primarily in Seoul alongside surrounding areas including Incheon, Gimpo, Paju and Gapyeong. Additional scenes were also filmed in the United States. Specific streets, venues or production facilities used during the shoot have not yet been publicly confirmed.

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Producer James Shin told Deadline: “We’re thrilled to partner with Paramount Pictures on this historic opportunity to bring this story to audiences worldwide. 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.”

K-Pop: The Debut opens in US cinemas on February 26, 2027.

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