An upcoming Apple TV+ documentary brings a whole lot of gritty reality to dreams of becoming a Korean pop star. In the first trailer, we see bits of interviews with young singers that reveal the enormous amount of effort needed to make their performances look effortless. The trailer released Monday for the six-part series includes one of its young stars saying, “I thought being a K-pop idol was going to be all great and beautiful, but that’s not the reality.
” , short for Korean popular music, is a meld of influences from around the globe, including pop, hip-hop, rock and more, all layered on top of traditional Korean musical styles. It’s extra-challenging for performers because performances include highly choreographed dancing as much as singing. An Apple TV+ docuseries follows the challenges that , and endure as they struggle to become .
“The series delves into these artists face — from Jessi’s reflections on life and career to the fierce competition within Blackswan and Cravity’s creative evolution,” promises Apple. “As the journey unfolds, audiences will experience the highs and lows of the K-pop world, from international performances and family connections to unexpected news and pivotal career decisions.” The quotes in the trailer make it clear that these artists face titanic pressure to succeed.
As one of the young performers says, “We have dance class, vocal lessons, music shows and no sleep.” As another says, the challenge is, “Are you willing to sacrifice everything?” to get your first taste: Let’s start the show! premieres globally on Friday, August 30, 2024. Watching comes with .
The streaming service costs $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. You can also get it via any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle.
This is hardly Apple’s first documentary with a music theme. Watch , , , , or while you wait for.
