Musician BJ (Anderson .Paak) dreams of superstardom, but first he needs a new job. After his friend Cash (Jonnie "Dumbfoundead" Park) calls in a favor, BJ is on a one-way flight to South Korea to play drums for the popular singing competition show Wildcard. Armed with a few words of Korean and unshakeable charisma, BJ sets out on a mission to impress presumed frontrunner Kang (Kevin Woo) in order to revive his career. But when he learns that his long-lost son (Soul Rasheed) is a fellow contestant, will BJ choose family over fame?

With the electric and effervescent K-Pops!, multi-hyphenate Paak adds a few more titles to his laundry list of talents as the film’s director, co-writer and lead actor. Starring alongside his real-life son, Paak and Rasheed light up the screen with charm, ease and a deeply-felt bond. Featuring a star-studded cast including Yvette Nicole Brown and cameos by iShowSpeed, The Rose, Diplo, Jaden Smith and Earth, Wind & Fire among others, K-Pops! is a love letter to music, family and the undeniable impact of Black culture across genres and borders. Whether you’re a K-Pop stan or someone who’s never even heard of BTS, Paak’s film is sure to make you smile.—Cyrus Cohen