Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak releases K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture). More than a simple soundtrack or compilation, the star-studded collection is the first of its kind: an original album that unites multiple K-pop idols, South Korean artists, and other star performers — from different labels, genres, and nationalities — behind a diverse yet cohesive sonic vision.

K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture) is tied to .Paak’s acclaimed family film K-POPS!, his directorial debut, which comes to Netflix on Saturday, May 30. But the album is also a full project unto itself executive produced by Dem Jointz (Jennie, Eminem) and overseen by .Paak, featuring an incredible array of talent including JID, G-DRAGON, aespa, LNGSHOT, NMIXX, DEAN, JO1, CHUNG HA, Alissia, and Kevin Woo, plus JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN, HONGJOONG of ATEEZ, and SOYEON of i-dle. .Paak also appears throughout — writing, producing, performing — and his son Soul Rasheed makes his musical debut.

“Caution,” which combines heavy bass, rattling percussion, jagged effects, and sticky melodies to create something akin to a deconstructed mix of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. In the accompanying music video, .Paak and NMIXX play suspiciously chic crime scene investigators, pushing through yellow tape to examine chalk outlines, photograph damaged artwork, run forensics on evidence, and file the appropriate paperwork. But as they work to close the case, one can’t help but wonder if they’re involved.

Ahead of the release of K-POPS! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture), fans were treated to two infectious songs from the set. In early May, .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.” The project also includes 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! (Music from and inspired by K-POPS! Motion Picture)

1. “Flashing Lights” – Crush & Anderson .Paak
2. “Caution” – NMIXX & Anderson .Paak
3. “Aftertaste (Inspired by the Original Motion Picture K-POPS!)” – DEAN & Anderson .Paak
4. “PITC (Party In The Corner)” – HONGJOONG of ATEEZ, Jay Park & Anderson .Paak
5. “Fire With Fire” – LNGSHOT
6. “Can’t Get Enough” – Alissia & Anderson .Paak
7. “Bet On U” – CHUNG HA & Anderson .Paak
8. “International” – SOYEON of i-dle & Anderson .Paak
9. “What About Us” – JID & Anderson .Paak
10. “Wanna Buy A Plant + Cost Me” – JO1 & Anderson .Paak
11. “Keychain (Inspired by the Original Motion Picture K-POPS!)” – aespa & Anderson .Paak
12. “One More Dance” – JOSHUA of SEVENTEEN & Corbyn Besson
13. “Wildcard” – Kevin Woo
14. “Just One Bite” – Kevin Woo
15. “Too Bad (K-POPS! Version)” – G-DRAGON & Anderson .Paak
16. “Love Is Everywhere “- Soul Rashee
17. “The Last” – Anderson .Paak

Listen to the 17-song set HERE!