OPENING NIGHT - the rose: come back to me
FRIDAY MAY 29, 2026 | 6PM-9:30PM | DOUBLETREE BY HILTON | TICKETED EVENT
OPENING NIGHT (Friday May 29, 2026)
The Rose: Come Back To Me is an intimate documentary showcasing the dramatic rise of The Rose, the Korean indie rock band with roots in the K-pop training system. After cultivating a millions-strong global fanbase, a label dispute forces them into a years-long hiatus. Now, they are back, with an electrifying tour—and on their own terms.
Date/Time: May 29th, 6pm-9:30 pm
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton (10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042)
Come enjoy a night full of:
Meet & Greet with Director Eugene Yi & Producer Diane Quon
Limited edition swag bags
** This is a ticketed event **
We can't wait to share the magic of Asian American cinema with you! All Access VIP Pass & General tickets are available through our Elevent ticketing system.
MEET & GREET Eugene Yi & Diane Quon
DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
“An essential document of The Rose’s legacy… a testament to the power of resilience, brotherhood, and the universal language of music.”
-FILM THREAT
“The film is a fun watch for everyone, even if you haven’t heard of the band. It will recruit some new fans, not only because their story is so touching, but their music is excellent too. For those who are already familiar with The Rose, it will provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of them and how much they truly deserve this success.” - Forbes
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Eugene Yi
Eugene Yi is an American documentary filmmaker known for The Rose: Come Back to Me. Yi has said he is drawn to stories about diasporic communities.
Yi worked in film editing and print journalism before becoming a director. He edited videos for outlets including The New York Times and Al Jazeera.
Yi co-directed, with Julie Ha, the 2022 documentary, Free Chol Soo Lee, about the wrongful conviction of Chol Soo Lee for the murder of gang leader Yip Yee Tak in San Francisco. The documentary explores the life of Lee, who spent nearly a decade in prisons in California before being released. At the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, where the movie premiered, it was broadcast on PBS. The documentary won an Emmy in the Outstanding Historical Documentary category at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
In 2023, Yi directed The Rose: Come Back to Me, which premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival in June. On the documentary, Yi has stated, "On some level it’s a very familiar story for a lot of European or American or Latin American bands, but just one that you hear less of in Korea. In that way, being able to hear a lesser heard story, that was something that really, really resonated with me, as well as in terms of giving a much rounder vision and look into what it is to be a Korean musician and a Korean artist right now." He has also stated "it was so much rarer to hear about Korean musicians deciding to do things their own way."
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The Rose: Come Back To Me
DoubleTree by Hilton, 10609 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042
1h 36m | Documentary
The Rose: Come Back to Me is an intimate documentary chronicling the remarkable journey of The Rose— from their humble beginnings as a South Korean indie band to their emergence as a global sensation. Through heartfelt moments and honest reflection, the documentary captures how each member fell in love with music, as well as the challenges of navigating the K-pop system.
Directed by Eugene Yi, this is a story of reunion and rebirth. After three years of personal and professional challenges, four friends — Kim Woosung, Park Dojoon, Lee Hajoon and Lee Taegyeom — come back together to create new music and reconnect with fans across the globe. From spontaneous busking on the streets of Seoul to electrifying performances at Coachella, The Rose: Come Back to Me is a celebration of artistry, friendship and the kind of magnetic charm that makes it impossible not to fall in love with this band and their rockin’ music.