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ATEEZ x J Balvin? ITZY x Spice Girls? KPOPPED’s Lineup Is Pure Chaos (The Good Kind)


Apple TV+ just dropped the trailer for its new music competition series KPOPPED, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most iconic crossovers in pop history. Hosted by PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, the show pairs top K-pop idols with legendary Western artists for high-stakes, genre-blending performances — all in front of a live Seoul audience.

Each episode features a surprise collab, a short rehearsal window, and a final performance that fans vote on. And yes, the lineup is absolutely stacked.

🌟 The Collab Roster Is Wild

Here’s who’s teaming up:

Episode K-pop Artist Western Collaborators
1 Billlie Megan Thee Stallion, Patti Labelle
2 ITZY Mel B & Emma Bunton (Spice Girls)
3 Kep1er Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne
4 JO1 Kesha, Eve
5 ATEEZ J Balvin, Kylie Minogue
6 STAYC TLC, Boy George
7 KISS OF LIFE Jess Glynne, Ava Max
8 BLACKSWAN Boyz II Men

From retro icons to modern chart-toppers, the matchups are bold, unexpected, and totally thrilling.

🎤 What to Expect

  • Live audience voting in Seoul
  • Reimagined hits from both sides of the globe
  • Exclusive performances by the featured K-pop idols to close each episode

As soon as the trailer dropped, KPOPPED took over every corner of the internet. From Twitter threads to TikTok chaos, stan communities lit up with hot takes, screaming caps, and glittery emojis.

All eight episodes of KPOPPED will drop on August 29, so mark your calendars — and maybe start prepping your fancams now.