Particle.news

Download on the App Store

‘KPOPPED’ Reported as Apple TV+’s Most‑Watched Show After Debut, Drawing Mixed Early Reactions

Buzz focuses on high‑gloss crossovers judged by a live Seoul audience.

Overview

  • All eight episodes of the Apple TV+ music competition premiered on August 29, 2025.
  • K-pop groups are split into halves to reimagine Western hits with different guest stars, with the studio audience voting on the higher‑energy result.
  • The series is hosted by Soojeong Son with PSY and Megan Thee Stallion as mentors, and producer credits include Lionel Richie.
  • Early responses highlight flashy performances but criticize short runtimes and reality‑TV interview framing, while praising standout energy from several teams.
  • FandomWire singles out ATEEZ’s collaborations with J Balvin and Kylie Minogue as top performances and reports the show is currently Apple TV+’s most watched, with the creative team teasing that a potential second season could explore public voting.