Anderson Paak is making his feature film directorial debut, and he’s bringing half the K-pop world with him. ‘K-Pops! (Music From and Inspired by K-Pops! Motion Picture)’ arrives May 29th, one day before the film hits Netflix on May 30th. The 17-track soundtrack features G-Dragon, Aespa, JID, NMIXX, Dean, Hongjoong of Ateez, Joshua of Seventeen, Soyeon of I-dle, Kevin Woo, and more, with Paak appearing throughout and his son Soul Rasheed making his musical debut on the project.
The film, which Paak wrote, directed, and stars in alongside Soul Rasheed, is set against a fictional Seoul-based K-pop competition show and explores generational connection and cultural exchange through music. It’s already Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
2 tracks are out ahead of the full release. “Aftertaste” with Seoul alt-R&B artist Dean dropped last week. “Keychain” with Aespa arrived in February, a groove-heavy pop collaboration that landed with immediate impact. Both were produced by Dem Jointz, who serves as executive producer across the entire soundtrack, with additional production from Paak and others.
The project also includes a new version of Paak and G-Dragon’s 2025 single “Too Bad,” which hit No. 30 on Billboard’s Global 200 and won a Mama Award, the Asian equivalent of a Grammy.
“The soundtrack blends genres and influences from across continents,” Paak says. “Every song comes from a real place, and together they tell the story of the film in a powerful way.”
Paak enters this release having scored his 15th Grammy nomination earlier this year, Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “No Cap” with Disclosure. The nine-time Grammy winner turns 40 this year and is operating at full creative velocity.
‘K-Pops!’ Soundtrack Track Listing:
“Flashing Lights” – Crush & Anderson .Paak
“Caution” – NMIXX & Anderson .Paak
“Aftertaste” – 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