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How to Watch ‘K-Pop Idols’: Live Stream Without Cable

What does it take to succeed on the global stage as a K-pop superstar? Follow Jessi, CRAVITY, and BLACKSWAN through the highs and lows of superstardom in an all-new, six-part backstage pass following the artists from prep to showtime as they “give everything they’ve got to an art form that demands nothing less than perfection.” “K-Pop Idols” premieres on Friday, Aug. 30 on Apple TV+. You can watch with 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.

How to Watch “K-Pop Idols”

About “K-Pop Idols”

From the executive producers behind “Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry” and “Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields,” the six-part documentary event “K-Pop Idols” provides “an intimate look at the intense reality of K-pop stardom.”

Featuring beloved artists Jessi, CRAVITY, and BLACKSWAN, the series gives an unprecedented look at what goes on both backstage and onstage as Jessi prepares to embark on her first solo tour, CRAVITYs navigate the pressures of impressing their agency, and BLACKSWAN grapples with internal tensions and dramatic shake-ups.

The backstage pass will allow viewers to follow the artists as they deal with personal and professional challenges, experiencing the highs and lows of superstardom, from international performances and fandom to pivotal career decisions, all culminating in “a powerful exploration of dreams, reality and the relentless drive to succeed on the global stage.”

Why Is Apple TV+ the Best Way to Watch “K-Pop Idols”?

“K-Pop Idols” is produced for Apple TV+ and is an Apple TV+ exclusive, so the streamer is the only place you will able to watch the series. After a seven-day free trial, you can sign up for an ad-free plan for $9.99 per month, which will get you access to Apple TV+’s full library of original content. After finishing “K-Pop Idols,” continue with the streamer’s other music documentaries, including the Emmy-nominated “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry,” “Beastie Boys Story,” “Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You,” “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues,” and “The Velvet Underground.”

Watch the trailer for "K-Pop Idols" below:


Ashley cut the cord in 2012 and is a fan of the New York Yankees, FC Bayern Munich, and (for balance) the Buffalo Sabres. She currently streams using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and her favorites to stream include "Blazing Saddles," "Six Feet Under," and "Taskmaster."

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