Apple TV+’s ‘KPOPPED’: Western Icons Team Up with K-POP in Show Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion and PSY

Apple TV+ has released a trailer for its upcoming music competition series, “KPOPPED.” Hosted by global chart-topper PSY and three-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion, this series features Western music icons collaborating with K-POP groups to reinterpret their signature songs in a K-POP style. Comprising eight episodes in total, the series will be released in its entirety on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 29. In each episode, Western chart stars perform alongside K-POP groups on a live stage in Seoul, South Korea, to create new versions of these classic tracks. These genre-blending performances, crafted within limited rehearsal time, are judged by audience votes present at the event to determine the best “K-popped” performance. Following the competition, K-POP idols conclude each episode by performing a K-POP version of the guest artist’s signature song. The K-POP groups participating include Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, JO1, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and BLACKSWAN. The Western artists involved are Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Mel B and Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, IVE, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max, and Boyz II Men. The songs they will reinterpret include Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage,” the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe,” Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby,” LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade,” Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” and Boyz II Men’s “Motownphilly” — all classic hits spanning different generations. The specific collaborations are as follows: Megan Thee Stallion and Patti LaBelle will perform together with Billlie on “Flipping a Coin,” “Savage,” and “Lady Marmalade.” Mel B and Emma Bunton will team up with ITZY to perform “Gold,” “Wannabe,” and “Say You’ll Be There.” Vanilla Ice and Taylor Dayne will collaborate with Kep1er on “Wa Da Da,” “Ice Ice Baby,” and “Tell It To My Heart.” Kesha and IVE will perform with JO1 on “Love Seeker,” “Joyride,” and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind.” J Balvin and Kylie Minogue will perform with ATEEZ on “Bounce (K-Hot Chili Peppers),” “Mi Gente,” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.” TLC and Boy George will stage performances of “RUN2U,” “Waterfalls,” and “Karma Chameleon” with STAYC. Jess Glynne and Ava Max will collaborate with Kiss of Life on “Get Loud,” “Hold My Hand,” and “Kings & Queens.” Boyz II Men and BLACKSWAN will present “Roll Up,” “Motownphilly,” and “End of the Road.” The series is hosted by actor and comedian Song Jong-su. Ryan Rich, Lee Micky, and others serve as executive producers, with Megan Thee Stallion also contributing as a producer. It was produced by CJ ENM, renowned for its expertise in K-POP music variety shows, and Eureka Production under Primanell. Chris Culverner, executive producer at Eureka Production, described it as “one of the funniest shows we’ve ever created,” adding that “iconic songs, all those well-known hits, appear transformed through a big K-POP twist. Led by PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, this is a delightful music competition that crosses cultures, generations, and styles.”