The wait is over—‘KPOPPED’, the newest global music competition series, will premiere August 29 on Apple TV+, bringing together some of K-pop’s most exciting rising groups with legendary international pop stars for a one-of-a-kind collaboration.
Co-produced by CJ ENM and Eureka Productions, the eight-part series challenges artists to team up across cultures and genres, reimagining each other’s hit songs and creating fresh performances that will be judged by live audiences in Seoul.
Spotlight on K-pop’s Rising Stars
The show’s K-pop lineup features ITZY, Billlie, Kep1er, JO1, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and BLACKSWAN—all groups gaining momentum on the global stage with their innovative music and powerful performances. PSY, the global phenomenon behind “Gangnam Style,” also makes a special appearance to support the next generation of K-pop talent.
International Icons Join the Stage
They’ll share the spotlight with world-famous artists including Patti LaBelle, Melanie B and Emma Bunton of the Spice Girls, Vanilla Ice, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max, and Boyz II Men. Together, these performers will deliver bold new takes on timeless tracks like “Wannabe,” “Savage,” “Ice Ice Baby,” “Lady Marmalade,” and “Waterfalls.”
A New Era of Global Music Collaboration
Each episode of KPOPPED follows the teams as they race against the clock to perfect their stages, blending K-pop’s cutting-edge choreography and rising star energy with iconic international hits. Winners are chosen by live audience votes, and every episode concludes with a high-energy K-pop finale performance.
Production Dream Team
Hosted by actress-comedian Son Su-jung (Servant, Search Party), the series is backed by powerhouse producers including Lionel Richie, Miky Lee (Vice Chairwoman of CJ), Greg Foster, and Moira Ross, ensuring top-tier quality and a truly global reach.
‘KPOPPED’ premieres worldwide on Apple TV+ August 29 (KST) and will also stream in Korea via TVING’s Apple TV+ hub.
With rising K-pop talent at its core and a unique cultural fusion, KPOPPED is set to be the breakout music show of 2025, capturing the next wave of K-pop’s global takeover.