Apple’s KPOPPED Soon to Drop

Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for song battle series KPOPPED, starring PSY, who popularised K-pop with global hit “Gangnam Style”, and Grammy-winner superstar Megan Thee Stallion. 

From executive producers Lionel Richie and Miky Lee, the eight-part contest boasts some of the biggest names in Western music and top K-pop idols for “unexpected, high-energy reinterpretations” of iconic hits. 

Hosted by actor/comedian Soojeong Son (Servant, Search Party), the full series will stream from August 29.

Each episode teams Western chart-toppers and celebrated K-pop groups to reimagine one of their biggest songs, “culminating in bold, collaborative stage performances,” the blurb promises:

With just a short window to rehearse, these genre-bending partners deliver electrifying renditions for a live audience in Seoul, who vote for the standout “K-popped” performance of the night. After the song battle winner is determined, the K-pop Idols close out the episode with an exciting performance.

Featured artists include:

K-pop acts: Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, JO1, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and BLACKSWAN

Western artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Spice Girls’ Mel B and Emma Bunton, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max, and Boyz II Men

These legendary and rising artists trade stages and styles across eight episodes, offering a fresh spin on hit tracks including “Savage,” “Wannabe,” “Ice Ice Baby,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” “Motownphilly,” “Waterfalls,” and more.

Episode highlights include: