Apple TV+ is launching a new music competition show called KPOPPED on August 29, 2025. The series brings together famous Western artists and top K-pop groups to remake hit songs in a fresh K-pop style. The show will have eight episodes, all releasing at once.
Megan Thee Stallion and PSY are the main stars of the show. Megan is also one of the executive producers, along with Lionel Richie and Miky Lee. The host is comedian Soojeong Son, known for her roles in Servant and Search Party.
What Is “KPOPPED” About?
Each episode features Western singers teaming up with K-pop groups to create new versions of their biggest songs. They have limited time to prepare before performing live in Seoul, South Korea. The audience votes for the best performance, and the winning team gets bragging rights. After the results, the K-pop groups perform one of their own songs to close the episode.
The show mixes different music styles, from hip-hop to pop, with K-pop’s high-energy performances. Some artists, like J Balvin, joked about the challenge of learning K-pop dance moves quickly.
“I’m not a good dancer, bro, so please take it easy with me, man,” J Balvin said in the trailer.
Full Lineup of Artists and Songs
The show includes big names from Western music and popular K-pop groups. Here’s the full list of episodes and performers:
- Episode 1: Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, and K-pop group Billlie – Songs: “Savage” and “Lady Marmalade”
- Episode 2: Spice Girls’ Mel B and Emma Bunton with ITZY – Songs: “Wannabe” and “Say You’ll Be There”
- Episode 3: Vanilla Ice and Taylor Dayne with Kep1er – Songs: “Ice Ice Baby” and “Tell It to My Heart”
- Episode 4: Kesha and Eve with JO1 – Songs: “JOYRIDE” and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind”
- Episode 5: J Balvin and Kylie Minogue with ATEEZ – Songs: “Mi Gente” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”
- Episode 6: TLC and Boy George with STAYC – Songs: “Waterfalls” and “Karma Chameleon”
- Episode 7: Jess Glynne and Ava Max with Kiss of Life – Songs: “Hold My Hand” and “Kings & Queens”
- Episode 8: Boyz II Men with BLACKSWAN – Songs: “Motownphilly” and “End of the Road”
Why This Show Is Different
Most music competition shows focus on new singers, but KPOPPED is about famous artists working with K-pop stars to create something new. The show highlights how K-pop’s style—like sharp choreography and bold visuals—can change well-known songs.
Megan Thee Stallion has been a fan of K-pop for years, so this project is special for her. PSY, who became a global star with “Gangnam Style”, helps bridge Western and Korean music cultures.
How to Watch
KPOPPED will be available on Apple TV+ starting August 29, 2025. Viewers can watch it on iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, smart TVs, and other streaming devices. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial, and some Apple device buyers get 3 months free.
The trailer, released on August 1, 2025, shows fast-paced performances, colorful stages, and behind-the-scenes moments. Fans of K-pop and Western music are excited to see how these collaborations turn out.
Credits: Deadline, Apple TV+ Press, Korea JoongAng Daily
