Get ready to step into a whole new fairy tale, because Netflix is bringing a little extra K-pop magic to its upcoming animated film, Steps, with a rather exciting musical announcement!
As we get closer to the release of Netflix’s newest animated adventure, the excitement surrounding this reimagined take on the classic Cinderella story continues to grow. And while audiences are getting ready to discover a very different side of the familiar fairy tale, the upcoming film is also bringing together some rather impressive musical talent to help bring its colorful world to life. After all, what better way to introduce audiences to a new fairy tale than with a little music? And this time, one of the biggest names in K-pop is getting the opportunity to become part of the story herself.
That’s right, BLACKPINK’s Jennie is officially joining the world of Steps with her all-new original song, “Someone to Hold,” and an accompanying lyric video that transforms the global music star into an animated character inspired by the film’s distinctive 3D animation style. The newly released video offers fans an opportunity to see Jennie like never before as her animated alter ego becomes part of the film’s fairy tale world, bringing together the excitement of her music with the colorful animation of Netflix’s upcoming release.
And for Jennie, this marks a particularly special milestone, as “Someone to Hold” is her first song created for an animated feature film. Speaking about her involvement with the project, the singer shared her excitement about joining the Steps family and becoming part of a world filled with characters whose personalities and stories have so much heart. The new song also offers another look at the musical direction of the film, with songwriter and producer Justin Tranter revealing that dance music plays an important role throughout the soundtrack. Describing Jennie’s contribution as a joyful and danceable addition, the creative team is certainly embracing a musical approach that feels fitting for this rather unconventional fairy tale.
But what exactly can audiences expect when Steps arrives on Netflix later this month? Well, this isn’t quite the Cinderella story we have all come to know.
Rather than following the familiar adventures of Cinderella herself, the upcoming animated film is shifting the spotlight toward two characters who have traditionally found themselves on the other side of the story: her stepsisters, Lilith and Margot. Tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith decides that it’s time to change her own story by stealing the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand and taking over the Royal Ball alongside her sister. However, what begins as an attempt to rewrite their place in the familiar fairy tale quickly spirals into something much bigger when their actions allow the scheming Priscilla to seize control of the kingdom.
Now, with the future of the kingdom hanging in the balance, Lilith finds herself having to join forces with Cinderella as the unlikely pair set out on an adventure filled with biker trolls, dangerous henchmen and the mysterious Screaming Woods. And while saving the kingdom is certainly an important part of their journey, the two will also have to confront their own complicated relationship as they discover that there might be more to each other’s stories than they originally believed.
Bringing this new take on the classic fairy tale to life is an impressive voice cast, with Ali Wong starring as Lilith, Stephanie Hsu as Margot and Amanda Seyfried as Cinderella. Joining them are Bette Midler as the Fairy Godmother, Nikki Glaser as Priscilla, Daniel Radcliffe as the Prince, Young Mazino as Gef the troll, Peter Dinklage as the villainous courtier Roderick and WWE Superstar Damian Priest as Cracktor the minotaur. The film is directed by Alyce Tzue and John Ripa, with Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell and Kim Lessing serving as producers.
And with the film’s premiere now just around the corner, Netflix is giving fans plenty of opportunities to get excited for the adventure ahead. Alongside the release of Jennie’s new music video, “Someone to Hold” is now available to stream across major music platforms, while the official Steps soundtrack is available to pre-save digitally. Fans looking to add a little something special to their music collections can also pre-order an exclusive two-disc vinyl edition through Diggers Factory.
With its reimagined fairy tale story, colorful animation and growing collection of original music, Steps is preparing to introduce audiences to a world where the characters we thought we knew might have a few surprises of their own. And with Jennie now joining the adventure through her first original song for an animated feature, there’s another reason for fans to get excited about what’s waiting for them when the film arrives.
Steps is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Netflix on November 20, 2026. Fans can enjoy Jennie’s all-new “Someone to Hold” now and pre-save the film’s official soundtrack ahead of its release.
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