- For the group that debuted in 2018, see Kingdom (2018 group).
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Open the Gate KINGDOM! Hello, we are KINGDOM! |
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—KINGDOM |
KINGDOM (킹덤) is a six-member boy group under GF Entertainment. Originally as seven, they debuted on February 18, 2021 with their first mini album History of Kingdom: PartⅠ. Arthur.[1]
History
2020: Pre-debut
On January 22, profile photos for the first three members: Dann, Louis and Chiwoo, were released.[2]
Arthur was revealed as the next member on April 17,[3] followed by Ivan on May 29,[4] Jahan on June 30.[5] and Mujin on July 31.[6]
2021: Debut with History Of Kingdom series
On the midnight of January 9, KINGDOM released their first teaser image titled "Gate Open D-40".[7] 12 hours later, the group released the first MV teaser for "Excalibur".[8]
In an interview with Hankyung, Ko Yoonyoung, the head of GF Entertainment, explained that the members represent the "seven kingdoms and seven kings", with the first album dealing with the story of King Arthur.[9]
The group released their debut mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅠ. Arthur, at noon on February 18.[10]
On May 31, 2021, the group posted a teaser for their second mini album, History of Kingdom: PartⅡ. Chiwoo, which was released on July 1.[11]
On September 23, 2021, the group posted a teaser for their third mini album, History of Kingdom: PartⅢ. Ivan, which was released on October 21.[12]
2022: History of Kingdom: PartIV. Dann, Chiwoo's departure
On February 17, 2022, the group posted a teaser for their fourth mini album, History of Kingdom: PartⅣ. Dann, which will be released on March 17.[13] However, on March 14, 2022, it was announced that the album would be postponed to March 31, after members Arthur and Mujin tested positive for COVID-19.[14] The album was then released on March 31 with the title track "Acsension".
On May 25, GF Entertainment announced Chiwoo left the group and terminated his contract with them due to personal issues.[15]
Members
Each member represents a different kingdom.[16]
Name | Representative Kingdom | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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Dann (단) | Kingdom of Change | Leader, Main Vocalist | 2020–present |
Arthur (아서) | Kingdom of Rain | Main Dancer, Vocalist | 2020–present |
Mujin (무진) | Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms | Main Rapper, Vocalist | 2020–present |
Louis (루이) | Kingdom of Beauty | Lead Dancer, Vocalist | 2020–present |
Ivan (아이반) | Kingdom of Snow | Lead Vocalist | 2020–present |
Jahan (자한) | Kingdom of Sun | Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae | 2020–present |
Former | |||
Chiwoo (치우) | Kingdom of Cloud | Rapper, Maknae | 2020–2022 |
Discography
Mini albums
- History of Kingdom: PartⅠ. Arthur (2021)
- History of Kingdom: PartⅡ. Chiwoo (2021)
- History of Kingdom: PartⅢ. Ivan (2021)
- History of Kingdom: PartⅣ. Dann (2022)
Awards and nominations
Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
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Asia Artist Awards | |||
2021 | KINGDOM | AAA Focus (Singer) | Won[17] |
Newsis Kpop Expo | |||
2021 | KINGDOM | Hallyu Culture Daesang | Won[18] |
Trivia
- Dann and Arthur are former members of VARSITY under their names Seungbo & Yunho.
Gallery
SNS
Miscellaneous
(History of Kingdom : PartⅠ. Arthur ver.)
(History of Kingdom : PartⅡ. Chiwoo ver.)
(History of Kingdom : PartⅢ. Ivan ver.)
(History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann ver.) (1)
(History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann ver.) (2)
References
Official links
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