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Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Megan Thee Stallion, Vanilla Ice, PSY and ITZY all in one room? Kpopped brings the best of the west to Seoul
Just when you thought the K-pop crossover wave couldn't get any wilder, in comes KPopped — a new Apple TV+ show that's part remix battle and honestly, part fever dream. The eight-episode music series brings together some of K-pop's hottest groups with legendary Western pop stars for reimagined versions of their biggest hits. Yes, really. From Savage to Wannabe to Ice Ice Baby, the songs get a full K-pop makeover — complete with new choreography, outfits, and live performances in front of a Seoul audience that picks the winner. Think of it as the musical multiverse you didn't know you needed. Kpopped brings the best of the west to Seoul The lineup? Unhinged in the best way possible. K-pop groups like Billlie, Itzy, Kep1er, JO1, Ateez, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and Blackswan will be joining forces with Western legends including Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Mel B and Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls, Vanilla Ice, Kesha, TLC, Kylie Minogue, Boyz II Men and more. The show is hosted by comedian Soojeong Son and features Psy and Stallion as star mentors. Naturally, the internet is already spiraling 'Looks like a fun show. Imagine this leads to more positive collabs in the future, this is good for the mid-tier groups like Billlie and Kep1er. Just for the laughs, I would love to see a Mnet styled show, with zoom ins or close ups of voice cracks, 'evil editing' and repetitive repeats of choreo mistakes,' wrote one fan. Another added, 'Dang, these are some heavy-hitter A-List musicians collaborating in this project. Personally, looking forward to Billlie. Taylor Dayne has a ridiculous voice but pairing with Vanilla Ice? That one is unexpected.' Someone else noted, 'Vanilla Ice and Kep1er is either going to be the best thing ever or beautifully chaotic. No in-between.' Others were equally floored by the lineup. 'This is the most unexpected lineup ever,' said one. Another declared, 'This is going to be such a fun show.' One person summed it up best: 'This isn't a concert, it's a multiverse collision.' And finally: 'Such a random, yet iconic lineup! We are seated for all of these collabs!' KPopped premieres August 29, and if nothing else, it's proof that chaotic TV is still alive and well.
South China Morning Post
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
5 things to do in Hong Kong for Lunar New Year, from fireworks to shopping
Published: 10:14am, 29 Jan 2025 Hong Kong is welcoming the Year of the Snake with a string of events and activities across the city. The celebrations will start on Wednesday, the first day of Lunar New Year, with some lasting well into February. The Post lists five highlights for those seeking better fortune for the year ahead or simply a taste of local culture. Signature night parade Lunar New Year celebrations will get under way with a night parade featuring 55 groups of performers, including South Korean girl group Kep1er and Thai boy group LYKN. The 'Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade' will begin at 8pm on Wednesday. Nine floats will set off from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui and head along Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road before ending up at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers at 9.45pm. Performers will entertain crowds along the route from 6pm, before the parade starts.
