Apple TV+ has recently announced a new competition series called KPOPPED, and leading the charge is none other than Grammy-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion and Korean rapper Psy.
On the show, Western music icons will team up with top-tier K-Pop idols to reimagine some of their biggest hits completely.Â
THE NEW SHOW: KPOPPED
Each episode promises spectacular battle performances, all vying for the approval of a live audience in Seoul, according to IMDB.
If that wasn’t enough, the legendary Lionel Richie is on board as an executive producer. KPOPPED will feature eight episodes of musical mayhem.
The audience will then pick the winner of each battle. Psy created the global hit Gangnam Style in 2012, and Megan Thee Stallion is a three-time Grammy winner.
MEGAN THEE STALLION’S LOVE FOR KPOP
The U.S. rapper has always shown love for K-pop through multiple collaborations with some of the genre’s biggest names.
She teamed up with BTS for the remix of their massive hit, Butter. She also collaborated with RM (Kim Namjoon) and joined forces with the girl group TWICE on their song STRATEGY, according to Bleeding Cool.
Her continued engagement within the K-pop scene highlights her genuine interest and appreciation for K-pop music and culture.
This show has the potential to introduce some fresh sounds and collaborations.Â
KPOP IN SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa has a vibrant and growing K-Pop fan base, holding the position as the top market for K-Pop in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Korea Net.
In 2022, the streaming of K-pop artists in South Africa saw a massive 93% year-on-year increase.
K-pop’s increasing influence was evident at the K-Pop Dance Festival, which drew over 1,000 fans and participants.
The most popular K-pop group in South Africa is BTS, along with other top-ranked artists like Blackpink, Ateez, and Stray Kids.
THE PRODUCTION TEAM
The series boasts a stellar production team, including Moira Ross, Miky Lee, Greg Foster, Harry H.K. Shin, Jake Hong, and Ki-Woong Kim.
With such a wealth of experience, KPOPPEDis set to be a high-quality, visually stunning spectacle. Apple TV+ is diving deeper into the unscripted competition space with KPOPPED.Â
This follows their previous ventures like My Kind of Country,which was created by Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves.Â
BLENDING GENRES
It seems Apple is betting big on the global appeal of K-Pop. While there’s no confirmed premiere date yet, anticipation is already building.Â
KPOPPEDpromises to be a unique and exciting series that blends cultures, genres, and generations. Get ready to witness some truly unforgettable musical moments.
So, South Africa, are you ready to get K-Popped? This could be the start of something truly special for the local music scene.
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