Apple TV to drop surprise Spice Girls reunion in new series

Apple TV is set to host an unexpected Spice Girls reunion in its new competition show.

KPOPPED, which lands on the streamer on Friday (August 29), follows iconic Western musicians as they reimagine their hit songs in the style of South Koreanpop music.

The stars are paired up with a Korean group and sent off to rehearse for a final performance, which will be judged by a Seoul-based audience.

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The synopsis reads: "This energetic music series, starring PSY and Megan Thee Stallion, features surprising collaborations and behind-the-scenes moments of connection from iconic Western artists and top K-pop idols while they create genre-blending covers of their biggest hits."

While PSY and Megan Thee Stallion are pegged as the stars of the show, the series also features Spice Girls legends Mel B or and Emma Bunton.

The duo will compete in episode two, where they team up with Korean girl group Itzy to reimagine their hit singles 'Wannabe' and 'Say You’ll Be There.'

Alongside a modern performance of these chart-toppers, viewers will also be treated to behind-the-scenes footage of Emma and Mel as they prepare for the final battle.

But the celebrity appearances don't stop there, KPOPPED also features fellow pop icon Kylie Minogue, R&B star Patti Labelle and rapper Vanilla Ice.

Other musicians taking the stage include Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max, and Boyz II Men.

As for the K-Pop groups, BILLIE, Itzy, KEP1ER, JO1, Ateez, STAYC, Kiss of Life, and Blackswan are all on the line-up.

As viewers gear up for the series premiere, many have taken to social media to gush about its star-studded cast.

Taking to the trailer video's YouTube comments, one person penned: "IT'S SOOOO INSANE to see Boys to Men, Kylie, Megan and Spice Girls, legends that have directly inspire K-pop be finally put together in a show with live K-pop performers!"

Someone else gushed: "The show hasn't even come out yet, but I already think it deserves another season."

A third fan said: "Never have I ever imagined Megan, Billie, Spice girls will do a show with K-pop groups! I'm happy for Blackswan they're underrated! Best of luck Ateez, Itzy & Kep1er! This is going to be ICONIC."

KPOPPED premieres on Friday, August 29 on Apple TV+