KPopped: Megan Thee Stallion, ITZY, Spice Girls & more steal the spotlight - here's where to watch the two worlds collide
A K-pop twist on global pop hits
Set against the neon backdrop of Seoul, KPopped follows Western music icons as they delve headfirst into the K-pop realm. Each artist collaborates with a K-pop group to reinterpret one of their most iconic songs, but this time it's done in Korean style, sound, and swag.
Behind the camera, the star power continues: Megan Thee Stallion, PSY, and Lionel Richie act as executive producers, offering not only entertainment but also authenticity and global appeal.
Hosted by Soojeong Son, packed with star power
The eight-episode series is led by comedian Soojeong Son, who takes viewers through a flurry of rehearsals, remixes, and live performances. The show's cast is loaded with big names:
K-pop groups: ITZY, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life, JO1, KEP1ER, Blackswan, Billlie
Western icons: Megan Thee Stallion, Kesha, Kylie Minogue, Patti LaBelle, Boy George, TLC, J Balvin, Ava Max, Eve, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Spice Girls' Mel B & Emma Bunton, Jess Glynne, and Boyz II Men
Remixing the classics
Together, the teams give fresh life to timeless hits like Wannabe, Motownphilly, Can't Get You Out of My Head, Waterfalls, Ice Ice Baby, Lady Marmalade, and Karma Chameleon. Each episode pits remixes against one another in a friendly, but rigorous, competition for K-pop remix supremacy.
When and where to watch
All eight episodes of KPopped will launch exclusively on Apple TV+ on August 29. Prepare yourself for a cross-cultural collision where pop meets performance, and classics are reincarnated in K-pop form.
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