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Apple TV+ music competition series KPOPPED, which pairs global pop stars with K-Pop artists, is drawing international attention.
KPOPPED is a music competition series where top K-Pop artists and international pop stars form teams to reinterpret each other’s hit songs. The first highlight of the series is the rebirth of legendary hits that defined their eras. Iconic tracks such as Patti LaBelle’s Lady Marmalade, the Spice Girls’ Say You’ll Be There, and Vanilla Ice’s Ice Ice Baby take the stage, delighting fans worldwide. Notably, the performance of the Spice Girls’ Wannabe by Itzy and the Spice Girls adds a reggae twist and K-Pop energy, earning enthusiastic responses.
The second highlight is special collaborations between K-Pop artists and global chart-topping pop stars. Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion and Ava Max join forces with K-Pop acts for memorable performances. Megan Thee Stallion’s Savage with Billie features a powerful beat and added rap segments, while Ava Max and Kiss of Life deliver an electrifying collaboration of the global hit Kings & Queens with high notes and seamless teamwork.
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The final highlight focuses on K-Pop performances reimagined with pop star partners. Each episode’s finale features K-Pop groups blending powerful choreography with the presence of pop stars for unprecedented performances. ATEEZ’s Bouncy (K-Hot Chili Peppers) includes Jay Balvin and Kylie Minogue, creating dynamic stage chemistry, while Black Swan’s Roll Up finale features soulful harmonies with R&B legends Boyz II Men, thrilling the audience.
KPOPPED consists of eight episodes, available for streaming now on Apple TV+ and the Apple TV+ brand section on TVING.
— Source: KBS Media
(Reporter: Park Jae-hwan, kino@kbsmedia.co.kr| Published: Sept. 13, 2025, 08:03 KST)
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