While K-pop continues its global domination, Apple TV+ has taken the phenomenon to new heights with its groundbreaking music battle series “KPOPPED,” which premiered on August 29, 2025, and now offers fans a star-studded soundtrack to match.
Sony Masterworks released Volume 1 of the official soundtrack on September 19, 2025, making it available on Amazon and major streaming platforms worldwide.
The seven-track collection features unprecedented collaborations between Western music icons and rising K-pop stars, creating reimagined versions of classic hits.
Legendary artists including Patti LaBelle, Spice Girls members Mel B and Emma Bunton, TLC, Vanilla Ice, Boyz II Men, and Eve join forces with K-pop groups Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, JO1, STAYC, KISS OF LIFE, and BLACKSWAN to bridge musical traditions across continents.
Musical legends meet K-pop stars in a groundbreaking fusion that transcends borders and generations
Each track on the soundtrack corresponds to competitive performances from the show, where Western artists and K-pop groups battle to create the most compelling “K-popped” reinterpretation of iconic songs.
Standout collaborations include Patti LaBelle and Billlie’s rendition of “Lady Marmalade” and Vanilla Ice teaming with Kep1er for “Ice Ice Baby,” with track lengths optimized between 2:14 and 2:34 for streaming appeal.
The series, hosted by Soojeong Son, brings additional star power through its executive producers Megan Thee Stallion and Lionel Richie, with K-pop sensation PSY appearing on the show to lend authenticity to the cross-cultural experiment.
Each episode culminates with a live Seoul audience voting for their favorite performance.
Volume 2 of the soundtrack is already in development, scheduled for release shortly after Volume 1, continuing the momentum of this ambitious East-West musical fusion.
The “KPOPPED” soundtrack represents a calculated effort to capitalize on K-pop’s expanding global market while introducing nostalgic Western hits to new audiences, positioning itself as a significant cultural touchpoint in the ongoing evolution of global pop music. The artists involved stand to benefit from sync licensing deals as the tracks gain popularity through the show’s international distribution. The innovative concept brings together seven reimagined hits that showcase the unique fusion of Western classics with K-pop’s distinctive style and energy.
The production expertise of CJ ENM Co., Ltd. is evident throughout the series, as the company specializes in creating high-quality music variety shows that captivate audiences worldwide.
Fans can further engage with the soundtrack through editorial playlists on major streaming platforms, where curated collections highlight the cross-cultural collaborations.
