solo comeback, it is bittersweet to see iKon kinda strike out on Kingdom. ATEEZ consists of 8 members: Hongjoong, Seonghwa, Yunho, Yeosang, San, Mingi, Wooyoung, and Jongho. SF9 Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 5th place: iKON 888.889 points (333.333 + 555.556) This new actress sobbed on the bus after she surpassed over 500 contestants to win the casting, Alchemy of Souls Lee Jae Wook and Go Yoon Jung reunite in the stellar cast for Deaths Game, Its not virtual casting From Kim Soo Hyun x Kim Ji Won to IU x Park Bo GumExtra-luxury romance drama lineup, The dark history of the ex-husbands family of Abby Choi: Father-in-law involved in an unsolved case as a police investigator, 4 K-dramas where the main couple dont get together, but viewers are happy about it, The Glory actor Park Sung Hoon is a golden spoon in real life, Hes a mutant in his elite family consisting of people graduating from law/med schools. 1) omg they do a lot of jumping tricks, they need variety sometimes The remix, energy, and props were great. 25% voting by competing teams As announced last week, the theme for the battle was To The World, and the competing groups were tasked with remixing one of their songs to put on a performance that they wanted to show to the world.. Does it mean something? I mean, dont get me wrong. It felt like a knockoff and less impactful version of the Mayfly Wolf stage. At least it was cool in the end. SF9 (zero votes from the competing teams, poor things!) Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. BTOB 3rd place: BTOB 2,021.073 points (632.184 + 1,388.889) They get all dressed up, only to meet at a construction zone that leads to a riverfront terrace. Watch: "Kingdom" Reveals Initial Rankings For Round 3 - Soompi Sadly iKON came last, just because of some knetz and their hate for YGE for no apparant reason. Views will only be counted for the first three days after the full versions of performances are released on Mnet's official YouTube channel. For the expert and peer votes, it was revea. But, this time will surely be less dramatic. Ateez Members That Share The Same Birthday With Other Kpop idols. Hey, Im Audrey! Part 2 Fan voting on Whosfan app (40%) + Video views (10%) The duo lays out the rules, including three rounds and a final. Here is the current overall ranking of the team with the combination of the points from the 100 sec. They should have gotten him to join in on the performance, too! But I like how they did it all with so much passion/energy. The guys look back at some of their stages, highlighting funny anecdotes. I swear, this mooyaho! disease is taking over. The Boyz consists of11 members:Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Juhaknyeon, Sunwoo,and Eric. The dancing was great (of course), the song was great, and the costume changes were great. 4 K-Pop Idols Who Share The Name SunWoo/Sunoo. The first line-up to be. To be fair, its not their fault. All Rights Reserved. (iKON) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8trk5WKgjoI), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1TJGwIMG4Y, [] + KINGDOM ver. add a flip or aerial This is part cooking show, part eating show, and allows their fun interplay to flourish. Thank you for this review! This kind of hype track can really benefit from a live performance. In a nutshell, I wish people didnt take themselves so seriously and sang live more. That ranking is revealed here, at a strategic point that will certainly not impact the live fan vote right? I dont know how they feel on our stage. In last week's episode, the first half of the Round 1 results were released: 25% from the expert votes + 25% from self-evaluation. Please do respect the time and effort the author put in compiling this profile. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. 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. Luckily, this song is a jam. BTOB was masterclass. Kingdom: The legendary war - ROUND 1: SF9 was shocked by - KBIZoom And though Kingdom Come is one of my favorite songs of this round, I think it deserved a more inventive concept. 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??!!! Ive already shared my thoughts on the songs, and that will definitely play a part in my final ranking. 3. I just didnt really connect with wolfgang. 3. ? Results Part 1 (25% Judges vote + 25% Groups vote) Who won Kingdom: Legendary War 2021? Winner of K-pop crown - HITC You have to create a unique and special performance. But they were both playing to some of their strengths so I understand their directions. 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. Check Out The Current Overall Ranking Of "KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR" 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. But, I feel like Ive seen this stage before, and its just not what I tend to enjoy when it comes to K-pop. Ive gotta say, Im a little surprised The Boyz managed to take the top spot. Netizens commented: So sad, I am not a fan but this is so heartbreaking, I am from another fandom, SF9 did a really good job, The stage was very good, fighting, Dont get discouraged, you did well, I feel like Im going to cry even if Im not my favorite idol, I feel even more upset, My heart hurts, etc. You need to sign in so you can join the quiz. (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). 4th place: BTOB 1,444.444 points (333.333 + 1,111+111) just wanna say thank u for your dedication, covering this show for 10 eps is not easy! Main rapper Minhyuk filled the other vocalists part which is a big twist even though Melodys are already aware of his beautiful voice. I feel like this is going to be a season where none of the groups are able to perform as a complete unit. And it was so cool to see all the boys shouting the groups name after the performance was over. The prisoner/prison guard costuming worked well, even if it felt too predictable. ATEEZ took the #1 spot in the initial rankings. Mnet's " Kingdom: Legendary War " has wrapped up its first official round of competition! However, two things to note about skz. ?? Anyway, part of this final rounds score (20,000 points) is dependent on how well these songs ranked on digital platforms. 4. Funny, in the next episode youll see your fav group doing stunts and using props. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Stray Kids 4th place: iKON 1,695.402 points (862.069 + 833.333) How cool would their stint on Kingdom have been with all six remaining members? Each week, Ill be taking a listen to the newest kpop releases and giving my thoughts. Kingdom Legendary War 2021 Participants BtoB I had a lot of fun reading it. Through a combination of voting and streaming, the final round will be decided completely by fans. Am I the only one that just really really really misses Queendom? I scrubbed through the parts that bored me and I dont think I missed anything substantive lol. The groups ranked 1, 2, and 6 were revealed during the second episode on April 8, 2021. Hey, Im just resting my eyes. Im not sure many of the performances tonight will have the same longevity. They spent a lot of time in that (admittedly cool) prismatic tunnel! But, it didnt leave as much impact as some of the earlier performances. Mnet KINGDOM LEGENDARY WAR Episode 3 Ranking, Results, + Recap But, the nice thing about being a seasoned group is that you know your strengths. Now overall it just seems like nowdays kpop groups doing performances with more money. Theres a lot of focus on Taeyangs tight shirts during this clip, as the members gift each other new clothes and other witty items. At least hes wearing a more sensible hat this week! SF9 3. Its so overused and its so far away from November. Kingdom: Legendary War was a 2021 South Korean reality television program on Mnet, hosted by TVXQ. I was really looking forward to The Boyzs stage as their track was my favorite. Stray Kids But the results of the self-evaluation vote had surprised members and the viewers. On the Mnet "Kingdom" Episode 3, it was revealed that ATEEZ has the most points for "Round 1: To the World," thus claiming the top spot of the initial rankings. Its like a less-successful version of music theyve already released. Wave or Beautiful Pain for me, Miroh in at 3rd. Learn more about Stray Kids, 1st Round: (Gods Menu + Side Effect), 2nd Round: Pray (Ill Be Your Man) (by BTOB), ATEEZ Only then, we can have a plethora of songs with large vocal ranges. 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). To be honest, Im pretty much over the Produce format (though it did give us JO1s excellent new song, so I cant be too mad at it!). They could use a boost after a tumultuous few years. Theyll all likely make comebacks within the next one to three months, and Im eager to see if they stick with their pre-Kingdom trajectory or try something new. Show me a boy group that hasnt done an Im so edgy, smoldering, and serious concept at some point in their careers. BtoB The teaming up rounds really brought people close together, which is what I was watching Kingdom for. I also forgot to add that I think The Boyzs performance was more for their fans directly. 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. Im glad that this show ended already, because of stress and mess for the fan bases. As expected, all the guys are very kind with their words. The Boyz used VCR probably to incorporate two members who couldnt dance and one member that was put on quarantine for two weeks. Isnt it a bit impressive or do they really think were not good enough?. In this video, I'm discussing the Mnet KINGDOM LEGENDARY WAR Episode 3 Ranking Results and recapping the episode. I really want mnet to at least have a limited audience outdoor or something follow COVID restrictions. The last performances for Round 1 of KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR were released on April 15 along with the first half of the results. Who will be THE KING? 2nd place: The Boyz 573,026 votes But, Im looking forward to getting to know their individual appeals more through the show. Kind of remarkable how much worse this was compared to Road to Kingdom. I thought this performance was really cool. Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode Nine Recap and Ranking Posted on May 28, 2021 by Nick 14 Comments Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. I always wonder how many treasures idols, agencies and producers have lying around. The winner of Road To Kingdom, The Boyz, is joining the rest of the groups in Kingdom. None were bad by any means, they just werent over the top or something unexpected. 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. I genuinely believe that Pentagon would have had a much higher chance if their was a live audience and they didnt try so hard to be cool all the time and just had fun. Gone are the illusions of an early night. Random pointless comment pretty sure that was Lotte World not Everland that The Boyz visited. (LogOut/ Looking at the others contorted faces because of the stunts was a little off putting to say the least. Watch episode 7 of 'Kingdom: Legendary War' to know the current rankings of Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BTOB, iKON, SF9 and THE BOYZ. SF9 had majestically performed to their song Now or Never rearranged into Jealous for the show. The Kings Voice song, if Im not mistaken is actually a song for Kingdom (not a cover). Its not The Boyz fault. SF9 Rock is an entire genre itself but they simply skimp over this, and rather just rap and dance over a basic, generic guitar riff. 40% domestic and global fan votes (on Whosfan app for Android for iOS) The episode ended with a peak at half of the fan vote that will determine winning benefits for this introductory round. TBZ comes next because their performance didnt disappoint as winners in RTK. This show was presented by TVXQ. Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode Nine Recap and Ranking Learn how your comment data is processed. The six groups will compete against each other and release music on streaming sites simultaneously. 1st place: Stray Kids 17,807.787 points Which K-Pop Song Released In February Is Your Favorite? 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. Poor Rowoon was sidelined with an injury, making this SF8. Groups Debut Dates The full results . (BTOB) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa7u3kWeq3s), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQGSugQTXQA, [] Back Door (BTOB) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQGSugQTXQA), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9REdRng8eU, [] (Show And Prove) (BTOB) #KINGDOM EP.10 | Mnet 210603 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9REdRng8eU), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8trk5WKgjoI, [] (RHYTHM TA) KINGDOM ver. 2nd place: SF9 2,136.015 points (747.126 + 1,388.889) If I had made a ranking based on the song only it would have looked a lot different: Song ranking: Incorporating hip hop gentlemen was also dope which reminded fans that YGe swag aint dead yet. It couldve been so much grander, especially since this is supposed to be a legendary war. Stray Kids consists of 8 members: BangChan, Lee Know,Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix,Seungmin, and I.N. 5. iKON 4. So, the editing of each performances may inadvertently factor into my rankings. Kingdom: Legendary War Finale Recap and Ranking. all we need now is for the groups to have a comeback! However, I wish this performance leaned more heavily into its choir-like introduction. ATEEZ SF9 claimed fourth place in the expert judges evaluations, but placed sixth in the overall initial rankings after not receiving any votes from the other contestants. For too long, it just felt like they were jumping around without any real storytelling. On another note, I feel so bad for the seven members of the boyz who arent Juyeon, Sunwoo, Hyunjae, or Q as they were basically backup dancers for this stage. (iKON) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1TJGwIMG4Y), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyggo5-kHhc, [] INCEPTION (iKON ver.) Everyone else felt so clunky and awkward with all those forced stunts and felt a little try hard.. (BTOB) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md4ghQRdLwk), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa7u3kWeq3s, [] (Theatre Ver.) The show served as the male version of Queendom. They really leaned into the wolf pack theme, crawling and jumping all over the place. Overall I really dislike noisy remixes that drag a songs energy down. Stomps, stomps, deep gazes and dramatic facial expressions. 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. I have no idea how Ikon ranked so low either because like you said, I thought they were very big globally. Yep, Boys Be Loud. I think it actually starts today. 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. 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. You should save yourself the headache next time and just watch an upload the next day! The remix isnt bad, but I didnt like the blood part (cuz ew wtf) and the Hakuna Matata part. Theyre such an odd fit for the show, but Im curious to see how they will do against these younger, edgier groups. To relieve stress, fatigue and injury, the guys rent out Everland that amusement park you always see on Korean variety shows. ", "Watch: "Kingdom" Reveals Initial Rankings For Round 1 + Wows With Fiery Performances", "[ENG] [/7] 3 {NO LIMIT} 1 ! why some people seems to hate props, stunts, theatrical performance? *Voting via the Whosfan app for the 1st round took part between April 15 (22:00 KST) April 18 (23:59 KST). Learn more about iKON, Introduction Stage: Rhythm Ta (Kingdom Version), 1st Round: Love Scenario & Killing Me (Kingdom version), 2nd Round: Inception (iKon Ver.) Music Chart Ranking They debuted on March 21, 2012, under CUBE Entertainment, making them the most senior group competing on Kingdom. And from the sound of it, theyve been able to make a few friends with members from other groups. It seems like the groups dynamic is going to be a lot more friendly compared to Road to Kingdom (that is, that btob will gleefully ignore whatever machinations the producers throws at them), so Im excited for other episodes. I also really loved the miroh remix (kinda needed that after like 3000 listens of the original) and they are looking as solid as ever. I know the voting wouldnt work the same, but these live finales just DRAG. I understand that its not easy with hard dances and lip-syncing is NOT a sin. Well, only MNET can answer your questions. Its dejavu all over again. ATEEZ says 'we're honoured' after taking #1 spot at initial round 1 Kpop Discographies Personally, they werent underwhelming (because some of the others were too OVERwelming) We need an editor. BTOBconsists of 6 members: Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub,Hyunsik, Penieland Sungjae. During the finale on June 3, 2021, Stray Kids won the program, finishing in 1st place. Which K-Pop Song Released In February Is Your Favorite? I agree with the rest of the comments the other groups being the same old, same old. 5th place: Stray Kids 1,072.797 points (517.241 + 555.556) The damn stage is so dark, the songs all start with loud foghorn noises, then more noise, some kind of intense fire motif appears on the floor video screen, and stomp stomp stomp pose glare anger anger anger, the haircuts are the same, the clothes are all variations on black biker school boy with slashes and random chains, and hold for the end poses. 4. Last week, "Kingdom" revealed half of the results for the preliminary battle, and at the beginning of this week's episode, the show announced that the winner was Stray Kids. 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). This performance had a surprising amount of leapfrogging! For the second half . You know how MNET works so it isnt new nor surprising for them to treat all the groups equally. Kpop Girl Group Profiles Same! BTOB Lets not lose hope and enjoy their performances more even if the ranking keeps on being that way (typical Msnake). Just saw the episode and Stray Kids were my fav as well. showmanship and swag goes to iKon! Shoutout to BTOB for doing something different I think a more creative spin on the ballad style or more knockout vocals would have made it work even better. The choreography was on point as usual, even if the mix didnt really do the song any favors. Performing without Mingi is always going to be hard. I tried to search for the song title on Melon and there was a song with the name but different lyrics. SF9 is already confirmed to have a comeback early July so theres the first confirmed CB for the Kingdom groups. Can anyone help me out here? The special judges include the. Mnet's " Kingdom: Legendary War " has unveiled the full results from Round 2! The winning boy group for this round will get 20,000 points. When everything was added together, here's how the final ranking turned out: 6. 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 Proceed at your own risk! Poor (or lucky?) iKON took the top spot for me. 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. 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. Even if I havent always cared for their performances, iKON have been one of the most entertaining groups to watch on Kingdom. Both just didnt show me anything new. I just think their team used up their best ideas during Road to Kingdom. They explore jazz but cant scat and likewise label it is as a concept. Again I cant help but compare to the Mayfly Wolf stage, where they had some really fantastic costumes on. The sequel to "Queendom," "Kingdom" is MNET's new survival show. 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. This was simple, but never boring. According to current combined rankings for Round 1 and Round 2 . They play the game to their strengths. BTOB/iKON (tie) 4. Proceed at your own risk! Change Consent | Kpopmap 2022. If you need/want to use info from our profile, please kindly put a link to this post. This segment ends where most Korean variety does: at the grill, stuffing mouths with meat. The use of chain fences was cool, giving the stage a maze-like appearance. The groups participating in Kingdom: Legendary War are BtoB, iKON, SF9, The Boyz, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ. I believe Kpop singers can sing (if they are trained to sing properly). 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. A lot, actually. 1. iKON. 4th place: BTOB 2,969.431 The behind-the-scenes video is made even better when Changmin pays the guys a visit. 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! Congrats to Stray Kidz. The Boyz ATEEZ came in first place in both categories, while Stray Kids claimed second place alone in the expert judges evaluations and tied for second place with BTOB in the contestants votes. 1st place: Mayfly: Donghyuk (iKon), Juyeon (The Boyz), Taeyang (SF9) But, Ill be embedding the full YouTube performances in these posts. In the context of this show, performing a ballad is actually pretty gutsy, especially first thing out. Mnet's "Kingdom: Legendary War" is gearing up for its final battle! 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 dont think live singing is by definition superior. Ateezs is the only one I see myself returning to just for fun (and Ive rewatched it several times already lol). Hopefully, things get better from now on, and they find an excuse to allow Changmin to do a solo vocal stage. I think thats what makes stage more interesting to watch. Stray Kids was great. They debuted on March 25th, 2018, under JYP Entertainment. 5. How is that even explainable? I know I am. This obviously has the potential to shake up the ranking, but all votes from previous rounds will be added as well. They are all amazing performers in their own right and I wish they go with their strengths and have fun instead of trying hard to be something they are not. 3. Either way, Im going to try to stay as neutral as I can during these recaps and rankings. Your email address will not be published. ATEEZ , BTOB , iKON , SF9 , Stray Kids, and THE BOYZ are currently appearing on the show. The latest episode of Kingdom: Legendary War revealed the initial rankings after Round 1 was completed. I hope all the groups receive more success due to their appearance on the show. 2nd place: Stray Kids 2,444.444 points (1,333.333 + 1,111.111) They performed the song so well. 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. And will they get the same sales boost the Road to Kingdom groups enjoyed? They debuted on October 24th, 2018, under KQ Entertainment. Kpop Polls Hes funny even when hes not on screen, as evidenced by his letter. Part 2 Fan voting on Whosfan app (40%) + Video views (10%), Voting details for the 1st Round: Voting for this round includes live text votes for voters living in South Korea, and through Whosfan app for overseas fans. *The scores for the preliminary round were determined based solely on fan votes. 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. But they still ranked above iKON? Whereas SF9 were like in between, they had a good balance of choreo and stage presence. I was wondering if they would edit Yunho completely out of this episode, and Im glad they didnt. 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. 25% expert panel score Theyve really been playing with color (or lack thereof) lately. Everyone was shocked when SF9 is the only group that did not receive any votes from BTOB, iKON, The Boyz, Stray Kids and ATEEZ.