*Voting via the Whosfan app for the 2nd round takes part between April 29 (22:00 KST) May 2 (23:59 KST). While eating, BTOB read fan letters from their enlisted members. BTOB and iKon are already LEGENDS and they dont need fancy performances to prove themselves as others would say that their performances were lacking lmao. But the results of the self-evaluation vote had surprised members and the viewers. 3. Its been complained about at length, but I found the competition-focus in the previous season really draining, (and the show was oddly patronising towards the groups), so im glad that Btob and Ikon were there to bring much needed chill! What do you want to do? Every day is blursday. The choreography was on point as usual, even if the mix didnt really do the song any favors. The introduction performances will be streamed live through Mnet's YouTube channel on February 23, 2021. 1) 4 & 5) I agree with the rest of the comments the other groups being the same old, same old. After the first boy group has performed, they will decide on the second performing boy group, and the second boy group that has performed will then decide on the third performing boy group. Thank you so much for making Kingdom concise to consume for all that cant be bothered to watch 1.5 (and in this episode, its 3) hours of content! For the second half . Suggestions, Introduction Stage: 100 second performance of a song that won a Music Show, skzdhyn, sarayamelie, Kpop1098, Boakye Manu, SF9 Fighting, Hannah, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md4ghQRdLwk, [] (Choir Ver.) 7 & 8) ", "Watch: "Kingdom" Reveals Initial Rankings For Round 1 + Wows With Fiery Performances", "[ENG] [/7] 3 {NO LIMIT} 1 ! They known as a performance group and I believe they can actually showcase their cool choreographies for their next stages and also hoping for Rowoons complete recovery. 1. Except for the final performing boy group, which is decided by prior voting by the groups themselves of who they expect will win first place in this introductory stage. But it has been a few years since I last went to either of them , Your email address will not be published. SF9 5th place: Stray Kids 1,072.797 points (517.241 + 555.556) Learn how your comment data is processed. Its great that they went first. Voting Criteria: Im a fan of Ateez, & while i didnt enjoy their intro stage a lot (I didnt have high expectations heading in either, just bc theyd been so busy with a cb I didnt see how theyd be able to prepare enough) it was still a little crushing to see them rank 5th with fan votes. I am not a RTK/Kingdom watcher, so Im going to use these recaps to kindof see whats going on. Even if I dont love the song, they just know how to bring a performance to life. I really hope for iKON to get the 1st place. Im eager to see how they do. Stray Kids Personally id say atz > sf9 > tbz/btob > ikon > skz, though my ranking aslo isnt really set in stone, all i know is that atz had my favorite. Its also a track that naturally lends itself to remixes, and I thought the percussive mix here was really cool. Sadly, in the self-evaluation, we got 0 votes. Unlike RTK, Kingdom will not have eliminations! Keep up the good work, boys. They debuted on October 24th, 2018, under KQ Entertainment. What do you want to do? Im also looking forward to Skz and Tbz CB since its been 9 months since their last CB, I am just happy to see SF9 be considered for their talents not just their looks and acting etc. Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode Nine Recap and Ranking Posted on May 28, 2021 by Nick 14 Comments Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. For self-evaluation, each boy group will hold 3 votes, and will vote for other boy groups other than their own group. From the dark skies behind them, it looks like this was done in the middle of the night. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 3. And, Wave relies on his deep tone for much of its impact. 1st place: Stray Kids 17,807.787 points Last year's Road to Kingdom was a bumpy road for sure, with one particular pothole that still has me feeling PTSD. If B.I was still there, iKON wouldnt even think of going to Kingdom imho. I think it would be good to change things up for at least one episode. Also as much as I love ATEEZ and specifically WAVE, I dont think that their version of WAVE was executed well, they changed the whole vibe of wave in a weird way. *The winner of this round will get 20000 points. The groups participating in Kingdom: Legendary War are BtoB, iKON, SF9, The Boyz, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ. Howeverdue to military services, only 4 members will be participating in Kingdom: Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub, and Peniel. Hes such a big part of the group. Part 2 Fan voting on Whosfan app (40%) + Video views (10%), Voting details for the 1st Round: Stray Kids 1. I didnt come for them, but Im definitely turning into a fan. Even if I havent always cared for their performances, iKON have been one of the most entertaining groups to watch on Kingdom. I dont think live singing is by definition superior. I really hope my faves Stray Kids can deliver more exciting performances like this. Voting for this round includes live text votes for voters living in South Korea, and through Whosfan app for overseas fans. They should have gotten him to join in on the performance, too! I understand that many can sing beautifully to an extent but can they REALLY sing? Im not sure the heavy remix was the best choice for this song, and I thought the whole bleeding effect was a little cheesy. If you need/want to use info from our profile, please kindly put a link to this post. Each week, Ill be taking a listen to the newest kpop releases and giving my thoughts. I like Stray Kids. Kpop Boy Group Profiles Funny, in the next episode youll see your fav group doing stunts and using props. You can have good song, best vocal but if the performance not interesting, it doesnt leave impression to audiences. Kprofiles.com, (Special thanks to: skzdhyn, sarayamelie, Kpop1098, Boakye Manu, SF9 Fighting, Hannah). According to current combined rankings for Round 1 and Round 2 . I loved their classic sense of showmanship. I know I am. (iKON) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyggo5-kHhc), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbbXoXTJvc, [] (At ease) (iKON) #KINGDOM EP.10 | Mnet 210603 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbbXoXTJvc), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZIjLSZlUFs, [] Good Guy lThe Gloryl SF9 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZIjLSZlUFs), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYtfEfpf3ZY, [] Jealous() SF9() (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYtfEfpf3ZY), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T858iPjxvoU, [] The Stealer (The Scene) SF9() (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T858iPjxvoU), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kas6KIKfJS4, [] |Believer| SF9() #KINGDOM EP.10 | Mnet 210603 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kas6KIKfJS4), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rQjh07ccP4, [] The Stealer (Epic ver.) BTOB was good, but I also wanted them to lean into the choir arrangement more. Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode One Recap and Ranking Posted on April 2, 2021 by Nick 40 Comments Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. The use of chain fences was cool, giving the stage a maze-like appearance. Ive already shared my thoughts on the songs, and that will definitely play a part in my final ranking. So, the editing of each performances may inadvertently factor into my rankings. Who competed on Kingdom: Legendary War 2021? I wish they hadnt kept apologizing afterwards, though. Not because they cant compete, but because they are no where near rookies. They explore jazz but cant scat and likewise label it is as a concept. We need an editor. Wolfgang (SKZ): This is now their 3rd time going wolf. Im more interested in seeing where these groups go next. Voting via the Whosfan app for the round started from April 15 at 22:00 (KST) and closed on April 18 at 23:59 (KST). If youre curious, you can read what I thought about them here. ugh I sound like such a fanboy but while I am happy for Stray Kidz, there were so many moments I felt as if this would be so much cooler with Hyunjin. ?? 4. And right as I prepare myself for an all-dark affair, BTOB arrives wearing white suits. The Korean notation tells that the pronounciation is /peu-nee-el/. 2nd place: BTOB 3,598.703 Sadly iKON came last, just because of some knetz and their hate for YGE for no apparant reason. Of course, that would never happen (and for good reason!). Random pointless comment pretty sure that was Lotte World not Everland that The Boyz visited. Groups Debut Dates The winner of Road To Kingdom, The Boyz, is joining the rest of the groups in Kingdom. You cant start at eleven and stay there the entire time. But, the nice thing about being a seasoned group is that you know your strengths. iKON always delivers energy, and that was definitely the case here. Learn more about BtoB, Introduction Stage: Beautiful Pain (Choir Version), 1st Round: Missing You (Theatre version), iKON Its gonna be a popularity contest. Also, Is anyone else missing B.I. Just dont be surprised if a sentence stops mid-way through, replaced by a series of random characters. I dont know what you mean? 1- Stray Kids 2- ATEEZ 3- BTOB 4- iKON 5- THE BOYZ 6- SF9 Round 3 "No Limit" also started and the result of the first unit battle is out. The remix isnt bad, but I didnt like the blood part (cuz ew wtf) and the Hakuna Matata part. Specifically Felix and changbins part before the shouting part of the chorus. (BTOB) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md4ghQRdLwk), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa7u3kWeq3s, [] (Theatre Ver.) document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I want to say Stray Kids will be first and The Boyz second, but I find it hard to believe that iKON would come last. Next weeks stages look like theyll be cool which is fun. add a flip or aerial I personally liked iKONs and BTOBs performance the best!!! It was well-staged, with fun use of props that gave a lighter-than-expected vibe to a stage I assumed would be nothing more than puffed-up chests and general badassery. That continued here, with lighting playing a big role. It is entirely possible to remix a song without making it sound like slow, homogenous noise. Part 2 Fan voting on Whosfan app (40%) + Video views (10%) glare at the camera, (srsly what are all these choreographers angry about all the time). Why have Ateez sitting on foldable chairs while everyone else gets a couch? 1. Cant wait for them to comeback some time. This performance followed suit, boasting incredible energy undercut by a fairly dull song. I hope theyll show more diverse stages than the RTK groups especially considering how good the cast is, stomp stomps and vigorous arm movements Same! Not just in Kingdom btw. Because the backing track with the right tempo could still be heard it ended up sounding messy but maybe Im being picky. I feel like this is going to be a season where none of the groups are able to perform as a complete unit. Finale (BTOB): (Almost a tie for first personally) Amazing, touching, just good song, good vibes. For the full explanation of the vote and rankings, check our previous article here. I scrubbed through the parts that bored me and I dont think I missed anything substantive lol. All Rights Reserved. In last week's episode, the first half of the Round 1 results were released: 25% from the expert votes + 25% from self-evaluation. Poor (or lucky?) As with all the groups, I think their Kingdom run has been hit or miss, but generally on the strong side. (he says in a dramatic, echoed voice). Dont ever change BTOB. Proceed at your own risk! Of course, circumstances are different, and the strengths of the groups are different, but some of those introductory Road to Kingdom stages still stick in my mind. I guess it also hinges on which acts have fan bases that are dedicated to this kind of voting. 2. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Then again, I think its dangerous to have too much of the vote be determined by global fans, making the series nothing more than a popularity contest. I think one huge thing that sets RTK/Kingdom is the lack of a live audience. The boyz and skz gave me the same feeling. Change Consent | Kpopmap 2022. Show me a boy group that hasnt done an Im so edgy, smoldering, and serious concept at some point in their careers. Anyway, this is the master plan of the injured Younghoon, who couldnt participate in the last two Kingdom rounds. But I like how they did it all with so much passion/energy. Poor Rowoon was sidelined with an injury, making this SF8. Im very thankful that iKON was part of this show, mostly thanks to their atittude which help lossen up the atmosphere ( and a bit of exposure they gained). Its a much-needed break, though anything thats filmed for Kingdom cant really be considered a break. Still, the guys seem to have fun especially the arcade team. Viewers will vote for their top 3 performances. Are we sure this is actually season two, and not season one? And from the sound of it, theyve been able to make a few friends with members from other groups. 3. *The scores for the preliminary round were determined based solely on fan votes. There was also a little live singing in the SKZ performance so good job ! (THE BOYZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rQjh07ccP4), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NqQ7dky_Uw, [] No Air (A Song of Ice and Fire) (THE BOYZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NqQ7dky_Uw), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUR_yfP9RkI, [] (The Red Wedding) (THE BOYZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUR_yfP9RkI), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in4YJ2EhuDc, [] KINGDOM COME (THE BOYZ) #KINGDOM EP.10 | Mnet 210603 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in4YJ2EhuDc), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUsDnDAnqM, [] MIROH (Stray Kids) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUsDnDAnqM), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIeOEqGZopw, [] ( , ) (Stray Kids) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIeOEqGZopw), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kybhfbm0gU8, [] (Ill Be Your Man) (Stray Kids Ver.) The winning boy group for this round will get 20,000 points. Theyve really been playing with color (or lack thereof) lately. iKons performance is what I liked best because they showed their color as a group where they dont need to change their typical performance style to show something different especially that this is a group introduction stage. In my mind, I was confused by such thoughts, I tried not to show my expression but I guess I couldnt.. There were 10 episodes. Thats not to take away from Stray Kids, who are immensely talented and delivered some great performances as part of this series. Viewers will vote for their top 3 performances. 4th place: Stray Kids 3,386.248 Whereas SF9 were like in between, they had a good balance of choreo and stage presence. The six groups will compete against each other and release music on streaming sites simultaneously. That might not be to their benefit in the context of a legendary war, but its a nice contrast to some of the younger groups who are still finding their way. 1st place: Stray Kids 690,971 votes solo comeback, it is bittersweet to see iKon kinda strike out on Kingdom. 2nd place: The Boyz 573,026 votes Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. I like their theme of delinquents, even if its not very original. But, this time will surely be less dramatic. The guys say they havent been on a competition show before, but Id argue that that series was as cutthroat as it gets, even though it was probably fixed from the beginning. Otherwise, it was primarily a dance showcase, much like last weeks Monster. I also will try to help with as many profiles as I can that have been forgotten or havent been updated in a while! I think their performance would be better if they sticked on the fun side of the song and enjoyed their performance as what Ateez usually does and I believe in their potential to reach the top. Props are used to make a performance more interesting, obviously, and that metal incorporation is also not new to JYPe groups so their overall performance was well-thought of though they should be more careful with their stunts. Beyond that I just want to say I feel sorry for you, Nick, forcing yourself to watch this whole thing live as it airs. However, two things to note about skz. Disbanded Kpop Girl Groups Stray Kids SF9 The Boyz used VCR probably to incorporate two members who couldnt dance and one member that was put on quarantine for two weeks. It was essentially a scaled-down version of a Eurovision performance. introduction stage, Round 1 (To The World) and Round 2 (Re-Born). Okay okay. Its so overused and its so far away from November. Like, why have iKon and BTOB? Which K-Pop Song Released In February Is Your Favorite? The Boyz Sunwoo picks up on the edgy schtick as well, pointing out some funny tropes in a very self-aware moment. The Boyz understand this stage setup well and know how to use their numbers so they definitely have the potential to be the group to beat again. Although the fan votes and video view counts for the roundwhich add up to a total of 50 percent of the contestants scoreshave not yet been tallied, the six competing groups cast their votes immediately after the performances, while the panel of 30 expert judges made their evaluations at the same time. The Boyz Hes funny even when hes not on screen, as evidenced by his letter. Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven // Episode Eight // Episode Nine. . . Im quite impressed by Minhyuk for pulling off those new parts and I just love their energy off-stage. (Stray Kids) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kybhfbm0gU8), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoFSamY3M8c, [] WOLFGANG (Stray Kids) #KINGDOM EP.10 | Mnet 210603 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoFSamY3M8c), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcA_p83ovAU, [] WAVE : Overture (ATEEZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcA_p83ovAU), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDitNeFO-I, [] Symphony No.9 From The Wonderland (ATEEZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDitNeFO-I), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4n06VT4H9w, [] (The Awakening of Summer) (ATEEZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4n06VT4H9w), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsO6QO3VCVE, [] (The Real) (ATEEZ) #KINGDOM EP.10 | Mnet 210603 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsO6QO3VCVE). They debuted on March 21, 2012, under CUBE Entertainment, making them the most senior group competing on Kingdom. Keeping in mind that everyone is awfully exhausted and trying their very best for the show, the only thing we could do is to give support to every participating groups and hope that nothing worse will happen. The Boyz have already proven themselves masters of these Kingdom stages, so they arguably have more to live up to that anybody else. Im not sure many of the performances tonight will have the same longevity. It was a tie to their story on Kingdom and RTK, and deobis have been building theories since their first performance. I dont like the song, and the performance was just OK compared to other venues, but it was different. How cool would their stint on Kingdom have been with all six remaining members? This was simple, but never boring. 4th place: BTOB 2,969.431 SF9 comes next. Thanks a lot! Three hours and ten minutes, to be exact. While we wait for the final votes to be counted, the Team Mayfly vocal unit (still the best performance of the series) is joined by DK of iKON, Inseung of SF9 and Hyunjae of The Boyz to cover Boys Diary. I dont have a lot of commentary on this, except to say that these are the kind of collaborations Kingdom was made for. But, Im looking forward to getting to know their individual appeals more through the show. Mnet's " Kingdom: Legendary War " has unveiled the full results from Round 2! Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. Heres what the fans (and previous rankings) decided: 6. Imitation and Kingdom definitely have to help their domestic popularity and the prospect of Mingi returning will be epic hahaha. Learn more about iKON, Introduction Stage: Rhythm Ta (Kingdom Version), 1st Round: Love Scenario & Killing Me (Kingdom version), 2nd Round: Inception (iKon Ver.) Darling daughter handed in her final essay for one class at 11:15pm, and the deadline was midnight. Check back frequently for new reviews and commentary on everything K-Pop! i was so giddy over that i love seeing idols happy and in love. Id love to see a series where idols spoke about what they honestly thought about their and others music. Its still super awkward knowing that he wont be a part of the show going forward. I dont imagine were going to see much posturing for BTOB on the show. !#KINGDOM EP.7", "Billboard K-pop 100 The week of June 12, 2021", "Single Top 40 slgerlista: 2021. PS. However, I wish this performance leaned more heavily into its choir-like introduction. For too long, it just felt like they were jumping around without any real storytelling. And will they get the same sales boost the Road to Kingdom groups enjoyed? And it was so cool to see all the boys shouting the groups name after the performance was over. In 2020, a preliminary show titled Road to Kingdom was aired. 2nd place: Its One: Sangyeon, New (The Boyz), Inseong, Jaeyoon (SF9), Ju-ne, Jay (IKon), Finale Live Stages Who Is The King Results: Theres a lot of focus on Taeyangs tight shirts during this clip, as the members gift each other new clothes and other witty items. The hosts are the K-Pop male duo, TVXQ. Hopefully, things get better from now on, and they find an excuse to allow Changmin to do a solo vocal stage. I feel like everybodys going to be dressed in black. 4th place: iKON 1,695.402 points (862.069 + 833.333) Wave is supposed to be fun, bright, and energetic. But, I feel like Ive seen this stage before, and its just not what I tend to enjoy when it comes to K-pop. Unless they happen to be singer-songwriters themselves. This show is organized in South Korea. Am I the only one that just really really really misses Queendom? Rock is an entire genre itself but they simply skimp over this, and rather just rap and dance over a basic, generic guitar riff. During the finale on June 3, 2021, Stray Kids won the program, finishing in 1st place.