A washed-up musician travels to Korea to write for K-pop stars, discovering that his long-lost son is set to front one of the country’s hottest new groups. He then jumps at the opportunity to capitalize on his son’s stardom for his own renaissance, but learns that fatherhood is much more fulfilling and meaningful than stardom.
Score
Anderson .Paak's original tracks slap harder than the plot.
Acting
Soul Rasheed's debut performance balances idol gloss with genuine hurt.
Direction
Paak's first feature has surprising visual confidence for a musician.
Director
Anderson .Paak
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Anderson .Paak spent six months training at an actual K-pop agency to understand idol schedules. He almost debuted as a backup dancer.
The film's portrayal of 'hwaiting culture' sparked debate in Korean media about Western takes on idol industry pressures.
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