Megan The Stallion and PSY Take the Stage in Star-Studded Trailer for Apple TV+'s ‘KPOPPED' Competition Show

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Lionel Richie and Megan Thee Stallion are among the executive producers behind Apple TV+'s upcoming music competition series KPOPPED, in which top K-pop idols will team up with such Western music icons as TLC, Kylie Minogue, Patti LaBelle and Culture Club's Boy George for song battles that will be judged by a live audience in Seoul, South Korea.
In the first trailer for the show, Megan — who appears alongside her co-star, OG South Korean pop superstar and 'Gangnam Style' singer PSY — promises 'this is some history that we're making over footage of Kesha, Boyz II Men, Spice Girls Mel B and Emma Bunton and LaBelle rocking the stage with K-pop acts ITZY, JO1, Billlie and BLACKSWAN.
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'Iconic artists you all love will combine forces with our hottest K-pop groups to create performances like you've never seen,' Megan says of the show hosted by actor/comedian Soojeong Son (Search Party). All eight episodes of the series will drop on Aug. 29
'This was one of the most fun shows we've ever made. Iconic hits, bangers you know and love, all with a big K-pop twist,' said executive producer Chris Culvenor in a statement. 'With PSY and Megan Thee Stallion leading the charge, it's a feel-good song battle that spans cultures, decades, and styles.'
Each episode will pair Western pop star with K-pop groups to reimagine some of their biggest hits, which they then perform live with limited rehearsal time. After each song battle, a winner is chosen and the K-pop idols will end each episode with a performance, including their K-popped versions of the guest artist's signature songs.
In the trailer (see below), Kesha works out her choreo and vocals with JO1, calling the intensity of sessions 'insanity,' while cheekily adding, 'lucky, I'm a hard-working b–ch!' J Balvin, meanwhile, pleads with ATEEZ to 'take it easy' on him since he's admittedly not a great dancer.
Among the team-ups and song selections fans can expect are: Megan Thee Stallion and LaBelle with Billlie (on 'Flipping a Coin,' 'Savage' and 'Lady Marmalade'), Mel B and Bunton with ITZY ('Gold,' 'Wannabe' and 'Say You'll Be There'), Vanilla Ice and Taylor Dayne with Kep 1 er ('Wa Da Da,' 'Ice Ice Baby' and 'Tell It To My Heart'), Kesha and Eve with JO1 ('Love Seeker,' 'Joyride' and 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind'), J Balvin and Kylie Minogue with ATEEZ ('Bounce (K-Hot Chili Peppers),' 'Mi Gente' and 'Can't Get You Out of My Head'), TLC and Boy George with STAYC ('RUN2U,' 'Waterfalls' and 'Karma Chameleon'), Jess Glynne and Ava Max with Kiss of Life ('Get Loud,' 'Hold My Hand' and 'Kings & Queens') and Boyz II Men with BLACKSWAN ('Roll Up,' 'Motownphilly' and 'End of the Road').
'This series is a tribute to the passion and precision that define K-pop — and to the fans around the world who have made it the powerful genre it is today,' said executive producer Harry H.K. Shin. 'As a leading company in Korean content, CJ ENM is proud to bring global pop stars and K-pop stars together to Seoul for this groundbreaking show. Filmed across some of the most exciting locations in Seoul, KPOPPED on Apple TV+ shines a spotlight on K-pop, K-culture, and the vibrant energy of the city. We're excited to unite iconic artists from East and West — across generations, languages, and cultures — to celebrate the universal power of music in its most authentic form.'
Check out the official trailer below.
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