Kpopped Sings Its Way Into Our Hearts With The Official Trailer And New Images
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East Meets West as stars face-off in collaborative song battles in the new series, KPOPPED. Psy and Megan Thee Stallion are stars in the Apple TV+ series.
Today, Apple TV+ released the trailer and new images for their previously announced “KPOPPED,” an all-new eight-episode song battle series from executive producer Lionel Richie. Starring PSY, the international chart-topper who helped bring K-pop to the world with his global sensation “Gangnam Style,” and three-time, Grammy award-winning superstar and executive producer Megan Thee Stallion, who also performs her hit song “Savage.” The series premieres on August 29th.
PREMISE
In each episode, western icons reimagine one of their biggest hits, collaborating with top-tier K-pop idols to deliver spectacular battle performances, with a live Seoul-based audience picking the winner of the best new K-popped song.
East meets West when the biggest K-pop groups on the planet split into two teams and join forces with Western music superstars. Against a ticking clock, they must prepare and perform unique covers of iconic mega-hits. Delivering spectacular collab performances, with a winning team crowned every episode.
THE BIGGEST NAMES IN WESTERN MUSIC
Starring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, this cross-cultural musical celebration brings together some of the biggest names in Western music and top K-pop idols for unexpected, high-energy reinterpretations of iconic hits.
With just a short window to rehearse, these genre-bending partners deliver electrifying renditions for a live audience in Seoul. They will vote for the standout “K-popped” performance of the night. After the song battle winner is determined, the K-pop idols close out the episode with an exciting performance.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Featured artists include:
K-pop acts: Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, JO1, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life and BLACKSWAN
Western artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Spice Girls’ Mel B and Emma Bunton, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max and Boyz II Men
The series is executive produced by Moira Ross, Lionel Richie, Miky Lee, Megan Thee Stallion and Greg Foster. Alongside Harry H.K. Shin and Jake Hong, with producer Kiwoong Kim for CJ ENM Co., Ltd., with its unparalleled expertise in music variety shows and content production. Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening and David Tibballs executive produce for Eureka Productions (a Fremantle company), alongside Bruce Eskowitz.
APPLE TV+
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series. Feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favourite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world. It has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 538 wins and 2,553 award nominations and counting. Including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”
KPOPPED is coming to Apple TV+ on August 29th.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
