Apple TV+’s “KPOPPED” Ranks 4th–5th Globally, Proving Collaborations Between K-POP Artists and Pop Stars Are a New Formula for Success

Apple TV+’s new variety show “KPOPPED” is achieving remarkable results on global charts. Released on August 29, the show ranked 4th–5th in the global TV shows category as of August 31, while topping the rankings in South Korea. It has gained widespread popularity, entering the top 10 in 99 countries across the Americas, Middle East, and Europe, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Saudi Arabia. In regions familiar with K-POP such as Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, and Mongolia in East Asia, it reached 2nd place, and it also secured 5th place in the United States. In South Korea, it has remained the most popular live content since its release on Apple TV+’s brand page on Tving. Lionel Richie, one of the show’s co-creators and an American singer-songwriter, expressed surprise on social media by asking, “‘KPOPPED’ is number 1 in South Korea?” The show is a music competition series where K-POP artists form teams with foreign pop stars to deliver new reinterpretations of each other’s hit songs. Comprising a total of 8 episodes, it presents a new model for global collaborations. The lineup is impressive, featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Billlie, along with the Spice Girls and ITZY, Taylor Dayne and Kep1er, TLC and STAYC, Kesha and JO1, and Kylie Minogue and ATEEZ. Each team reinterprets globally beloved classics such as “Savage,” “Say You’ll Be There,” “Tell It To My Heart,” “Mi Gente,” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” with a distinct K-POP flair. Billboard described “KPOPPED” as “a showcase where world-class stars come together to deliver genuine and stunning musical interactions.” This indicates that it is recognized not just as entertainment but also as content that fosters cultural exchange through music. “KPOPPED” is available on Apple TV+ and Apple TV+’s brand page on Tving, and its success on global streaming platforms suggests that it is expanding the intersection between K-POP and global pop culture.