Anderson .Paak Announces Star-Studded K-Pops! Soundtrack

Official Announcement | Published: May 15, 2026 2:02 PM EDT

(IC) Anderson .Paak announces his star-studded K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture). The 17-song album contains music from and inspired by .Paak's feature film directorial debut, K-POPS!, which comes to Netflix on May 30.

The soundtrack arrives the day before, on May 29, and features an incredible array of K-pop idols, South Korean artists, and others including JID, G-DRAGON, aespa, LNGSHOT, NMIXX, DEAN, and Kevin Woo (Kpop Demon Hunters' Mystery Saja), plus JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN, HONGJOONG of ATEEZ, and SOYEON of i-dle. .Paak also appears throughout, and his son Soul Rasheed makes his musical debut.

"I'm excited to finally share the K-POPS! movie and soundtrack with the world," says .Paak of his ambitious cross-cultural project. "The soundtrack blends genres and influences from across continents, and collaborating with so many talented artists made this project incredibly special. Every song comes from a real place, and together they tell the story of the film in a powerful way. I can't wait for audiences to experience both the movie and the music."

Fans have already been treated to two infectious songs from the set. Last week, .Paak released his single "Aftertaste" featuring Seoul alt-R&B artist DEAN. In February, he and superstar girl group aespa teamed up for the groove-steeped pop explosion "Keychain." Both tracks were produced by Dem Jointz (Jennie, Eminem), who is the executive producer across K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture), with additional production from .Paak and others. The project will also include a new version of .Paak and G-DRAGON's 2025 single "Too Bad," which hit #30 on Billboard's Global 200 chart and won a MAMA Award at the Asian equivalent of the GRAMMY Awards.

Set against the backdrop of a fictional, Seoul-based K-pop competition show, K-POPS! explores generational connection and cultural exchange through music, following a father and son whose paths collide in unexpected ways. .Paak wrote and directed the movie, and also stars alongside his real-life son Soul Rasheed. K-POPS! is so far Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, and has earned critical praise and glowing coverage from major entities including Forbes, Variety, Billboard, The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, among others.

K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture)
Flashing Lights - Crush & Anderson .Paak
Caution - NMIXX & Anderson .Paak
Aftertaste (Inspired by the Original Motion Picture KPOPS!) - DEAN & Anderson .Paak
PITC (Party In The Corner) - HONGJOONG of ATEEZ, Jay Park & Anderson .Paak
Fire With Fire - LNGSHOT
Can't Get Enough - ALISSIA & Anderson .Paak
Bet On U - CHUNG HA & Anderson .Paak
International - SOYEON of i-dle & Anderson .Paak
What About Us - JID & Anderson .Paak
Wanna Buy a Plant x Cost Me - JO1 & Anderson .Paak
"Keychain" - aespa & Anderson .Paak
One More Dance - JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN & Corbyn Besson
Wildcard - KEVIN WOO
Just One Bite - KEVIN WOO
Too Bad (KPOPS! Version) - G-DRAGON & Anderson .Paak
Love Is Everywhere - Soul Rasheed
The Last - Anderson .Paak