Megan Thee Stallion & PSY Lead Explosive K-Pop-Western Music Face-Off in Apple TV+’s KPOPPED

Apple TV+ has just unveiled the high-octane trailer for its upcoming global music competition series KPOPPED, promising an unprecedented East-meets-West showdown that will electrify fans of K-pop and Western pop alike. Headlined by Megan Thee Stallion and PSY, the eight-episode series is set to premiere worldwide on August 29, 2025.

KPOPPED isn’t your typical singing contest. This musical spectacle pairs top K-pop idols with iconic Western artists, including Kesha, Kylie Minogue, Patti LaBelle, TLC, Boy George, Boyz II Men, Mel B, and Emma Bunton, for live song battles judged by an enthusiastic audience in Seoul, South Korea.

“This is history in the making,” Megan Thee Stallion with PSY declares in the trailer, as a montage of powerhouse collaborations teases thrilling performances. From Kesha belting out bangers with JO1 to Boyz II Men harmonizing with BLACKSWAN, KPOPPED is poised to be a celebration of cultural fusion and musical innovation.

The competition will feature Western pop icons teaming up with K-pop groups like ITZY, JO1, Billlie, ATEEZ, Kep1er, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and BLACKSWAN, reinventing legendary hits with a K-pop twist. Every episode culminates in a high-energy face-off, with the studio audience crowning a winner. The idols also perform their own K-popped versions of the guest artists’ signature songs, making each episode a must-watch.

“This is a feel-good, cross-cultural celebration that spans generations, styles, and continents,” said executive producer Chris Culvenor. “We wanted to bring together global icons to create performances the world has never seen.”

 

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Among the star-studded collaborations, fans can expect:

Megan Thee Stallion & Patti LaBelle with Billlie: “Flipping a Coin,” “Savage,” and “Lady Marmalade.”

Mel B & Emma Bunton with ITZY: “Gold,” “Wannabe,” and “Say You’ll Be There.”

Vanilla Ice & Taylor Dayne with Kep1er: “Wa Da Da,” “Ice Ice Baby,” and “Tell It To My Heart.”

Kesha & Eve with JO1: “Love Seeker,” “Joyride,” and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind.”

J Balvin & Kylie Minogue with ATEEZ: “Mi Gente,” “Bounce (K-Hot Chili Peppers),” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.”

TLC & Boy George with STAYC: “RUN2U,” “Waterfalls,” and “Karma Chameleon.”

Hosted by Soojeong Son (Search Party), KPOPPED will be executive produced by Lionel Richie, Megan Thee Stallion, Miky Lee, and a production team blending Korean content powerhouse CJ ENM and Eureka Productions.

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“This show is a tribute to K-pop’s global influence and the universal language of music,” said executive producer Harry H.K. Shin. “We’re bringing together legends from East and West to create an unforgettable musical experience.”

With the first trailer already generating massive buzz, KPOPPED is gearing up to be Apple TV+’s next viral hit, blending nostalgia, cultural exchange, and electrifying performances.