Apple TV+ has dropped the trailer for KPOPPED, its upcoming eight-part global song battle series set to premiere on August 29. The show stars PSY—of “Gangnam Style” fame—and three-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion, who also serves as executive producer.
Created by executive producers Lionel Richie and Miky Lee, KPOPPED brings together major Western artists and top K-pop idols for high-energy, reimagined versions of hit songs. Hosted by Soojeong Son (Servant, Search Party), each episode features K-pop groups teaming up with Western pop stars to reinterpret one of their signature tracks. After a short rehearsal window, they perform live in Seoul, where an audience votes for the standout “K-popped” act of the night. Each episode ends with a final performance from the K-pop group.
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K-pop participants include Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, JO1, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and BLACKSWAN. Western artists featured include Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Mel B and Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max, and Boyz II Men.
The episode breakdown includes:
- Episode 1: Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle × Billlie – “Savage,” “Lady Marmalade”
- Episode 2: Mel B, Emma Bunton × ITZY – “Wannabe,” “Say You’ll Be There”
- Episode 3: Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne × Kep1er – “Ice Ice Baby,” “Tell It to My Heart”
- Episode 4: Kesha, Eve × JO1 – “JOYRIDE,” “Let Me Blow Ya Mind”
- Episode 5: J Balvin, Kylie Minogue × ATEEZ – “Mi Gente,” “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”
- Episode 6: TLC, Boy George × STAYC – “Waterfalls,” “Karma Chameleon”
- Episode 7: Jess Glynne, Ava Max × Kiss of Life – “Hold My Hand,” “Kings & Queens”
- Episode 8: Boyz II Men × BLACKSWAN – “Motownphilly,” “End of the Road”
Executive producers include Moira Ross, Lionel Richie, Miky Lee, Megan Thee Stallion, Greg Foster, Harry H.K. Shin, Jake Hong, and Ki-woong Kim for CJ ENM. Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening, David Tibballs, and Bruce Eskowitz executive produce for Eureka Productions (a Fremantle company).
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