Apple TV+ Launches 'KPOPPED': PSY and Megan Thee Stallion to Host K-Pop Battle Series
Apple TV+ has announced "KPOPPED," a new eight-episode K-pop song battle series featuring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion as hosts. The show brings together Western artists and K-pop idols to reimagine popular hits through collaborative performances.
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The competition features:
- Western artists collaborating with K-pop idols
- Live performances in Seoul
- Audience voting to determine winning performances
- Eight episodes of musical battles
Notable producers include:
- Executive Producer Lionel Richie
- Executive Producer Miky Lee
- Production companies CJ ENM and Eureka Productions (a Fremantle company)
This marks Apple TV+'s second unscripted competition show, following "My Kind of Country" (2023), and builds on their K-pop content portfolio after the "K-Pop Idols" docuseries. While the premiere date remains unannounced, the show promises to blend Eastern and Western musical styles in an innovative format.
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The series represents a significant step in bridging global music cultures, bringing together established Western artists with K-pop talent under the guidance of industry veterans PSY ("Gangnam Style") and Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion.
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