Saturday afternoon at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the packed house warmly received Anderson .Paak’s feature directorial debut, K-Pops . The feel-good family music comedy film received a ecstatic standing ovation from the big crowd that attended the premiere screening. .Paak plays BJ, a talented yet washed-up musician who is chasing stardom while still getting over a past relationship. Photo: Michelle Quance/Variety via Getty Images What is K-POPS about? As he tries to reignite his music career, BJ secures a spot with a house band on a K-pop competition show in Seoul. During this time, he unexpectedly reunites with his estranged son, Tae Young (played by .Paak’s real-life son, Soul Rasheed), who is also pursuing fame. The story unfolds as they bridge cultures and connect through music and humor, build their relationship, and learn the importance of trusting people as they grow and change. The supporting cast is rounded out by Yvette Nicole Brown, who plays BJ’s...
