Through a combination of voting and streaming, the final round will be decided completely by fans. Unlike RTK, I hope they just air all the performances for the round in one episode but considering they didnt reveal all the ranks this week I doubt that will be the case. 4th place: BTOB 2,969.431 Its suddenly all over idol variety. The six groups will compete against each other and release music on streaming sites simultaneously. Im glad that this show ended already, because of stress and mess for the fan bases. The Boyz Ateez just embraced a message and style and it worked. That ranking is revealed here, at a strategic point that will certainly not impact the live fan vote right? 2nd Round: Re:BORN Final Results (Ep. And ooh, WolfgangI was not feeling the staging or the concept choice. Learn more about iKON, Introduction Stage: Rhythm Ta (Kingdom Version), 1st Round: Love Scenario & Killing Me (Kingdom version), 2nd Round: Inception (iKon Ver.) Anyway, this is the master plan of the injured Younghoon, who couldnt participate in the last two Kingdom rounds. 5th place: ATEEZ 504,215 votes And, the concept of the performance was pretty much what I would have expected from this heavy sound. On May 27, "Kingdom" wrapped up its third round of competition ahead of its upcoming live finale. Plus, the songs pretty good! We only got to see numbers 5, 4 and 3. Who do you think will take the rest of the slots? Kpop Boy Group Profiles They come across as very authentic and comfortable in their own skin. 6th place: The Boyz 2,534.222, Voting details for the 2nd Round: Ateez was amazing, but I think they were way too serious. SF9 is already confirmed to have a comeback early July so theres the first confirmed CB for the Kingdom groups. 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. I liked their very first stage the most and then the Deadpool stage comes second for me. Everyone else felt so clunky and awkward with all those forced stunts and felt a little try hard.. I feel bad that half of the votes will be controlled by fans. Everyone is performing while exhausted. In the context of this show, performing a ballad is actually pretty gutsy, especially first thing out. 6th place: SF9 2,042.471, *The scores for the 1st Round are determined: Part 1 Judges vote (25%) + Groups vote (25%) It aired from April 1, 2021 to June 3, 2021. They spent a lot of time in that (admittedly cool) prismatic tunnel! 5. iKON 2. Some people were like oh, their vocals were off, but I like to hear them struggle tbh. Judging from this first episode, I think Stray Kids and The Boyz are the most competitive groups. They made use of their numbers and experience well for their stage but seriousness was all over them and I hope they will enjoy more their next performances for Kingdom as the group is an all-rounder in terms of vocal, rap and performance. I understand that many can sing beautifully to an extent but can they REALLY sing? The Boyz Sunwoo picks up on the edgy schtick as well, pointing out some funny tropes in a very self-aware moment. Who is Who: Kpop Girl Groups Other Recaps: Episode Two // Episode Three Well I'm back! I am guessing something like this: Haha not Mnet, but Im already planning to watch that new JYP/PSY show (mostly because I find those two so entertaining). Ateez comes last unfortunately because their choice of remixing heavy sounds did not showcase what their song Wave actually portrays. Required fields are marked *. The episode starts with the arrival of The Boyz, and its like dj vu all over again. Side note: You said Their (sf9) Kingdom run has been hit or miss, but generally on the strong side. but on almost all rounds but one, you put them practically last? I loved the human sculpture that marked the mid-point of this performance, but other than that there wasnt a lot of imagery that stuck with me. 1. 3. I didnt come for them, but Im definitely turning into a fan. They do have a sizable domestic fandom, though. If I were voting, I dont even know who I would pick. Change Consent | Kpopmap 2022. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. To express my gratitude to this program i quote Junhoe message to Kingdom ( who was for me absolute star in this last episode) Thank you brat. Also, is it me, or does this show seem low key disrespectful? The choreography was on point as usual, even if the mix didnt really do the song any favors. I feel like everybodys going to be dressed in black. Not just in Kingdom btw. 3. 1st place: Mayfly: Hongjoong (Ateez), Bang Chan, Changbin, Han (Stray Kids), Minhyuk (BtoB) SF9 are probably the group I know the least about as personalities. 1. They certainly dont have a rookie air to them anymore. iKON got to go last because they were the group that most other groups thought would be the winners. I feel like SF9 wants to prove that they are more than visuals and then winds up walking for like 45 seconds. That said, the remixes all sucked compared to the original songs. 5. iKON 4. All Rights Reserved. It flowed well and was the most fun. In an intense finale, the K-pop bands left to compete for the crown were: SF9, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BTOB, and iKON. And now, the prospect of staying Up All Night to chroniclethis three hour swagger-a-thon will see my usual grasp of the English language devolve into incomprehensible eieios and illa illas. With that said, the ending was abrupt as hell. Finally, ateez and BTOB came out on top this round to me. Which K-Pop Song Released In February Is Your Favorite? Congrats to Stray Kidz. Are we sure this is actually season two, and not season one? Theyve really been playing with color (or lack thereof) lately. I loved their classic sense of showmanship. Especially in Road to Kingdom, their performances just didnt feel special and became so predictable. US the week of June 12, 2021", "[] " 500"'' ", "[]" "'' , ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kingdom:_Legendary_War&oldid=1138199723, 2021 South Korean television series debuts, 2021 South Korean television series endings, Reality music competition television series, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from April 2021, All articles needing additional references, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Learn more about SF9, Introduction Stage: Good Guy (The Glory I), 2nd Round: The Stealer (The Scene) (by The Boyz), The Boyz 3rd place: SF9 3,494.122 Id love to see a series where idols spoke about what they honestly thought about their and others music. same here! But, an excellent performance can elevate a so-so song, and vice versa. ATEEZ took the #1 spot in the initial rankings. (iKON) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8trk5WKgjoI), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1TJGwIMG4Y, [] + KINGDOM ver. Thanks for keeping up and covering the whole show. 3rd place: THE BOYZ 3,142.066 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). 4th place: BtoB 5,394.684 points Stray Kids Hyunjin and ITZYs Yeji Similarities, Produce Camp 2021 (Chuang 2021) Contestants Profile and Facts. (You can check out THE BOYZ, iKON, and BTOBs performances from Round 1 here.). Either way, Im going to try to stay as neutral as I can during these recaps and rankings. 6th place: SF9 2,120.735 points, Note: Please dont copy-paste the content of this page to other sites/places on the web. Kpop Ships Its super awkward, with the camera weaving around as the guys stare intensely into space. Still, kudos to all the groups, they all did GREAT!^^, For me I believe that IKON and BTOB showed something different whereas the other 4 performances were almost similar. The introduction performances will be streamed live through Mnet's YouTube channel on February 23, 2021. But, they did a decent job reaffirming their theatricality as a group. 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. Stray Kids. I swear, this mooyaho! disease is taking over. Voting Criteria: Stray Kids The event also includes those sentimental video messages that tend to pop up during the last episodes of survival series. Ive seen a lot of masks and creepy contacts in K-pop already. I understand that its not easy with hard dances and lip-syncing is NOT a sin. Part 2 Fan voting on Whosfan app (40%) + Video views (10%), Voting details for the 1st Round: It was a tie to their story on Kingdom and RTK, and deobis have been building theories since their first performance. And it was so cool to see all the boys shouting the groups name after the performance was over. 1. Who is the idol that perfectly portrayed the villain Prince Uiseong in Under The Queens Umbrella? Results Part 1 (25% Judges vote + 25% Groups vote) And like almost every other group, theyre mooyaho-ing all the way. Im with Nick, this week has been a bruiser, both kids had all their final school work due this week, plus my own work work. Thats why its called legendary. 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. Specifically Felix and changbins part before the shouting part of the chorus. Parts of Stray Kids performance I liked, but overall I thought it was kind of gimmicky. In last week's episode, the first half of the Round 1 results were released: 25% from the expert votes + 25% from self-evaluation. *The scores for the preliminary round were determined based solely on fan votes. Ive gotta say, Im a little surprised The Boyz managed to take the top spot. Im also watching the current season of Produce 101 Japan, so I guess Im a glutton for punishment! They performed the song so well. 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, Ill brave all the rankings and re-rankings for you, because thats what I do. Perhaps I am biased, but I must say BTOBs performance really stands out from the rest. Disbanded Kpop Boy Groups But, Im looking forward to getting to know their individual appeals more through the show. Hey, Im just resting my eyes. By the end of the 6th video, BTOB was the only one who stuck around. I like Stray Kids. However, two things to note about skz. Kingdom: Legendary War' (; or Kingdom) is a reality survival show that aired on Mnet every Thursday at 7:50 p.m. KST starting from April 1 to June 3, 2021. Luckily, this song is a jam. The show pits six K-pop boy groups against one another for the opportunity to be crowned K-pop's King. This was an odd performance because it used a lot of pre-recorded video for transitions. Poor Rowoon was sidelined with an injury, making this SF8. On a different note, Produce 101 Japan S2 has released their theme song Let Me Fly.. Are you going to review it? thank you for the recaps and reviews, ive really appreciated it as i wouldnt have been interested in the show if it werent for your reviews (and btob and ikon). 4 & 5) 4th place: BTOB 1,444.444 points (333.333 + 1,111+111) SF9 comes next. Im happy to hear them in any venue, survival show or not. The show began airing on April 1st, 2021, on Mnet. ICYMI, the dramatic remixes of their signature songs were the songs they performed in Episode 1! Where did this exclamation originate? The industry needs better singers, musicians and composers not just dancers. ATEEZ is my favorite group out of the competitors, and because of that I know they have more to offer than they showed in this stage. angularity Change). I wonder if it would be better to pre-record the finale? The unit performances were evaluated by a total of 33 special judges who voted on-site to decide which unit won each round (rap, dance and vocal). Would love your thoughts, please comment. Fantastic climax. So maybe not relieving the fatigue?? The Boyz used VCR probably to incorporate two members who couldnt dance and one member that was put on quarantine for two weeks. Here is the current overall ranking of the team with the combination of the points from the 100 sec. Cant wait to watch their next stages^^. The Real (Ateez): Love that they were having fun and for once, I really felt the hype through the screen and the climax was great. Im sorry but wouldnt the other 4 groups with choreo feel embarasssed after seeing ateez perform live with that level of choreo only to lip synch for their lives? SF9 had majestically performed to their song Now or Never rearranged into Jealous for the show. Ateez Members That Share The Same Birthday With Other Kpop idols. 1st place: Stray Kids 17,807.787 points 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! However, I wish this performance leaned more heavily into its choir-like introduction. Again, they would have done a lot better with a live audience. I believe there needs to be better vocalists in the industry. I had a lot of fun reading it. Experts' votes come from 30 professional judges, and each judge will have 3 votes to cast. I really hope for iKON to get the 1st place. Like many of the Kingdom groups, iKON opt for a food-themed behind-the-scenes video. I would have loved to watch Sungjaes interactions with other groups. If someone want to knows some bedind the scene information, Chanwoo from iKON in his youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/chanwoo-sari/featured) will be commenting episodes (and dissing mnet probably). 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. Learn more about The Boyz, Introduction Stage: The Stealer (Epic Version), 1st Round: No Air (A Song of Ice and Fire), 2nd Round: O Sole Mio (The Red Wedding) (by SF9), Stray Kids Part of me wonders how much time is left for the groupI really enjoyed the Why Why Why come back so I would be disappointed if Kingdom was one of their last big activities. The final episode of Kingdom is over three hours long. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. BTOB on top for me, if only because they did something different. I think one huge thing that sets RTK/Kingdom is the lack of a live audience. Mediopia Technology Corp. GM Agency Co. Ltd. CJ Music Inc. Mnet Media Corp. , This page was last edited on 8 February 2023, at 14:38. Personally, they werent underwhelming (because some of the others were too OVERwelming) i have my feelings about this, but mostly im just happy because i enjoyed the interactions and seungmins shine time throughout kingdoms run (plus skz won and theyre one of my favourite groups ever so) but like you said i really am excited to see where theyll go from here (and on a different note, i cant wait for hyunjin to return because as much as I enjoyed the amount of center time felix and minho finally got in his absence, he is a very significant part of this group so one can only hope that they keep up giving all the members of their dance line shine time as well as their vocalists), Also when they talked about changmins marriage??!!! I know the voting wouldnt work the same, but these live finales just DRAG. Han takes his break alone, learning how to make coffee. I always enjoyed they never lipsyncd his parts but rather Hongjoon interpreted those moments his own way. Your dedication to this blog is just amazing. Three hours and ten minutes, to be exact. The prisoner/prison guard costuming worked well, even if it felt too predictable. ), shout outs BTOB. Kpop Who wore it better? Thanks a lot! The winning boy group for this round will get 1,000 points, plus the benefit of arranging the cue sheet for the next round of performances. Thankfully, after receiving some throat spray, Inseong is now able to laugh about his Spark bum note during the unit performance round. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Some members are better at maintaining this act than others, and of course Im instantly drawn to the ones who look most uncomfortable. Kingdom is not a music show like mcountdown or music bank. The boyz and skz gave me the same feeling. I dont think live singing is by definition superior. i thought that i was gaslighting myself because no one was discussing Changbins rap, thank you for confirming! Stray Kids Im a Music Bank guy, so I never really get to watch YG groups week to week. I feel like the point of the show is to try new stages/styles. After THE BOYZ, iKON, and BTOB kicked off the competition in last weeks episode, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and SF9 took the stage for their own electrifying performances this week. When everything was added together, here's how the final ranking turned out: 6. Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven // Episode Eight // Episode Nine. We need an editor. Learn more about BtoB, Introduction Stage: Beautiful Pain (Choir Version), 1st Round: Missing You (Theatre version), iKON Too grudgy/overwhelming personally. Its also a track that naturally lends itself to remixes, and I thought the percussive mix here was really cool. Finale (BTOB): (Almost a tie for first personally) Amazing, touching, just good song, good vibes. 2. Kingdom will feature famous male K-Pop groups. Just dont be surprised if a sentence stops mid-way through, replaced by a series of random characters. In this video, I'm discussing the Mnet KINGDOM LEGENDARY WAR Episode 3 Ranking Results and recapping the episode. 3rd place: BTOB 2,021.073 points (632.184 + 1,388.889) Its all about playing with momentum and energy in performances like this. iKON always delivers energy, and that was definitely the case here. I dont know what you mean? I dont particularly want to see another Kingdom ever again, but Im still glad we got one. Theyve also developed a bit of an obsession with going up a notch during each rounds ranking, and theyve generally been successful in that aim. I loved the ballet section during the climax. You can have good song, best vocal but if the performance not interesting, it doesnt leave impression to audiences. 1. Right before a clip package that introduces them yet again. 3. As with all the groups, I think their Kingdom run has been hit or miss, but generally on the strong side. They came to life and their energy was just so unreal. This performance followed suit, boasting incredible energy undercut by a fairly dull song. Last years Road to Kingdom was a bumpy road for sure, with one particular pothole that still has me feeling PTSD. BTOB was nice since theirs was different and they actually seemed to sing live (thank god). Disclaimer: Im watching the full show, and not just clips on YouTube. Sometimes a great pop song is enough , The way Im reminded of Its Raining ONF. Come to think of it, wasnt it the same in Road to Kingdom? The winning boy group for this round will get 20,000 points. They literally introduce each act several times. The dance was good, but they really should have sang and rapped live. Take Me Home wouldnt count as an original song for this round since its already been released. If B.I was still there, iKON wouldnt even think of going to Kingdom imho. 1st place: ATEEZ 2,944.444 points (1,555.556 + 1,388.889) Im not sure many of the performances tonight will have the same longevity. 1st place: Mayfly: Jongho (Ateez), Eunkwang (BtoB), Seungmin (Stray Kids) I really want mnet to at least have a limited audience outdoor or something follow COVID restrictions. The groups are each performing a song that won them first place in a music show, and these are some freaking epic songs. But I like how they did it all with so much passion/energy. 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. Theyre still basking in that glory as they meet for drinks in what looks like a large, fancy greenhouse. . 1. iKON. Im excited for live vocals, and even more excited for their harmonies. I try to stan and support a lot! Thats just a loud version of boring.. The guys know how to bring a sense of dynamics to a performance, telling a story rather than just bringing the same energy throughout. Kpop Facts There were a number of creative set pieces, and I loved when they brought the kids on for the finale. They debuted on September 15th, 2015 under YG Entertainment. Mnet's " Kingdom: Legendary War " has unveiled the full results from Round 2! Groups Debut Dates 3rd place: Ateez 6,101.043 points Would love your thoughts, please comment. There were 10 episodes. Its so overused and its so far away from November. After that brief flourish, the rest of the song felt a bit underwhelming. Anyways, hopefully theyll both be able to flip things around with the next round of performances, although quite honestly, no one deserves to be last. 2nd place: Its One: Bobby (iKon), Sunwoo (The Boyz), Hwiyoung (SF9), Dance Unit: Take the craft seriously, and please please take the songs seriously, but not everything has to have fifteen layers of meaning and be performed like a battle cry. iKONs Bobby probably summed it up best with this nonchalant quote: I am curious to see Nicks reaction if MNET reveals a new survival show. 2nd place: Stray Kids 2,444.444 points (1,333.333 + 1,111.111) Im not sure what this has to do with anything, but they discuss their song and how it shows how real they are as a band. all we need now is for the groups to have a comeback! As previously announced, the Kingdom contestants will be awarded points over the course of the competition based on the following criteria: votes by the six competing groups (25 percent), evaluations by a panel of 30 experts (25 percent), domestic and global fan votes (40 percent), and video view count (10 percent). Its like what Nick said about the latest Produce 101 season same thing, all over again. It was essentially a scaled-down version of a Eurovision performance. The guys are always way too damn serious. Its dejavu all over again. You cant start at eleven and stay there the entire time. Ateez and BtoB had the best stages for me. The special judges include the. But, Im actually enjoying this one because Im breaking it up in chunks and taking my time watching it without the pressure of staying totally up to date. Kpop Quizzes Im curious to what their next comeback is gonna be like and what life after Kingdom is going to be like. I like their theme of delinquents, even if its not very original. 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. 2 & 3) Kingdom Legendary War is a TV program that was aired on 1st April 2021 and its final was on 3rd June 2021. From the beginning with Hwiyoung-Taeyang dance to the human tree to the Youngbin-Chani dance to Taeyangs spins. Im happy as a Stay and the image of shirtless Chan will not leave my mind anytime soon. For self-evaluation, each boy group will hold 3 votes, and will vote for other boy groups other than their own group. Everything bodes well for Ateez and their future. 1st place: Mayfly: Donghyuk (iKon), Juyeon (The Boyz), Taeyang (SF9) It is known as the male counterpart of Queendom, and the sequel of Road to Kingdom. Because the backing track with the right tempo could still be heard it ended up sounding messy but maybe Im being picky. Damn, I typed a lot. The winner of Road To Kingdom, The Boyz, is joining the rest of the groups in Kingdom. Theyre such an odd fit for the show, but Im curious to see how they will do against these younger, edgier groups. They were the only one that was so smooth and they definitely had fun in that performance. Thirty-five minutes in, we finally hear those magic words: The final round starts now.. Can anyone help me out here? Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven // Episode Eight 'NO LIMIT' ROUND Music Chart Ranking If I had made a ranking based on the song only it would have looked a lot different: Song ranking: I mean, dont get me wrong. All groups had their ups and downs, and my rankings changed week to week. Voting for this round includes live text votes for voters living in South Korea, and through Whosfan app for overseas fans. Cant wait for them to comeback some time. 1st Round: To The World Final Results (Ep. iKons greatest strength is their stage presence with live singing and rapping, but they didnt utilize that here. I know their music, of course, and like quite a lot of it. 25% expert panel score Stray Kids divide into three groups to go camping, make coffee and play games. I have no idea how Ikon ranked so low either because like you said, I thought they were very big globally. here? They really leaned into the wolf pack theme, crawling and jumping all over the place. I just cant get into this song. All of the groups were amazing that I excitedly watched their performances all throughout. (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). [1] I think its better if you do that instead of re-capping the entire thing in the blog. I know I would. 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. Proceed at your own risk! I thought Hyunjin was on hiatus though? Theyre going to be a hard group to beat. 4 K-Pop Idols Who Share The Name SunWoo/Sunoo. For the full explanation of the vote and rankings, check our previous article here. They debuted on March 21, 2012, under CUBE Entertainment, making them the most senior group competing on Kingdom. This is NOT to condescend these genres, simply to state that clearly as everyone agrees in the comment section, there is room for improvement. I love watching groups actually enjoy their stages. Heres what the fans (and previous rankings) decided: 6. SF9 were different too.. The Boyz debuted on December 6th, 2017, under Cre.Ker Entertainment. I believe Kpop singers can sing (if they are trained to sing properly). SKZ is really known for their dark concept which was also a good introduction stage for their group. They get all dressed up, only to meet at a construction zone that leads to a riverfront terrace. For too long, it just felt like they were jumping around without any real storytelling. All their title songs are amazing though its a shame that they got their first win just recently since 2016, but its a great news to all Fantasys. BTOB is ranked 4 personally because BTOB songs are really full of emotions especially ballad ones but I think they can do better and I believe so. The process goes on until the final boy group and all performances have been completed.

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