- For the group that debuted in 2018, see Kingdom (2018 group).
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The KingDom (더킹덤), formerly known as 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[]
Pre-debut[]
On January 22, 2020, 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[]
At midnight on January 9, 2021, 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 "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, 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, 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, addition of Hwon, History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis[]
On February 17, the group posted a teaser for their fourth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann, set for release on March 17.[13] However, on March 14, 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 that Chiwoo left the group and terminated his contract with them due to personal issues.[15]
On August 31, Hwon was introduced as the newest member of the group. He would make his debut with them in their upcoming album.[16]
On September 2, the group posted a teaser for their fifth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis, which was released on October 5.[17]
2023: History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin, Arthur's hiatus, History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan, Louis's hiatus[]
On February 23, the group posted a teaser for their sixth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin.[18] Three hours later, a teaser group photo was released, announcing the album would be released on March 23.[19]
On April 25, it was announced that member Arthur would be going on an indefinite hiatus due to health concerns.[20] Since then he has returned and has been working as usually with the group during the Lotte Family concert and has been active on their official Instagram.
On September 19, the group posted a teaser for their seventh mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan.[21] On September 26, the group posted the comeback scheduler, revealing that the album would be released on October 18.[22]
On November 20, GF Entertainment announced that due to worsening health, Louis would be going on a hiatus to focus on recovery. However, he was present for the 2023 AAA Performance.[23][24]
2024: Name change, Realize[]
On April 3, 2024, KINGDOM unveiled a coming soon poster for their upcoming comeback, scheduled for April 30.[25]
On April 4, GF Entertainment announced they have changed their name to The KingDom.[26]
On April 7, The KingDom announced their eighth mini album Realize.[27]
2025: Hwon's departure, Arthur and Ivan's hiatus[]
On January 17, 2025, GF Entertainment announced Hwon had left the group for personal reasons.[28]
On January 20, GF Entertainmend announced Arthur and Ivan will be appearing on an overseas program, hence The KingDom will be promoting as a four-member group for the time being.[29] Both took part in the Phillipines-based survival show Be The NEXT: 9 Dreamers.
Members[]
Each member represents a different historical king and kingdom.[30]
| Name | Representative King | Representative Kingdom | Position(s) | Year(s) active |
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| Dann (단) | Dan I of Denmark | Kingdom of Change | Leader, Main Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Mujin (무진) | Emperor Jimmu | Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms | Main Rapper, Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Louis (루이) | Louis XIV | Kingdom of Beauty | Lead Dancer, Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Jahan (자한) | Shah Jahan | Kingdom of Sun | Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae (2022–present) | 2020–present |
| Inactive | ||||
| Arthur (아서) | King Arthur | Kingdom of Rain | Main Dancer, Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Ivan (아이반) | Ivan the Terrible | Kingdom of Snow | Lead Vocalist | 2020–present |
| Former | ||||
| Hwon (훤) | Duke Huan of Qi or Gyeon Hwon | Kingdom of Storm | Vocalist | 2022–2025 |
| Chiwoo (치우) | Chiyou | Kingdom of Cloud | Rapper, Maknae (2020–2022) | 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)
- History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis (2022)
- History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin (2023)
- History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan (2023)
- Realize (2024)
Participation releases[]
- Peak Time - Survival Round ("Shangri-La") (2023)
Concerts[]
America tours[]
- KINGDOM Grand America Tour (2023)[31]
World tours[]
- 2024 The KingDom World Tour : Unveil (2024)
Concert participation[]
- KCON Japan 2023 Showcase: NICE TO MEET U (2023)[32]
- Lotte Duty Free Family Concert (2023)[33]
- Dream Concert World in Japan 2024 (2024)[34]
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Won |
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| Asia Artist Awards | |||
| 2021 | KINGDOM | AAA Focus (Singer) | Won[35] |
| 2022 | KINGDOM | AAA Potential (Singer) | Won[36] |
| 2023 | KINGDOM | AAA New Wave | Won[37] |
| Newsis Kpop Expo | |||
| 2021 | KINGDOM | Hallyu Culture Daesang | Won[38] |
| Korea Contribution Awards | |||
| 2023 | KINGDOM | Cultural Grand Prize | Won[39] |
Trivia[]
- Dann and Arthur are former members of VARSITY under their names Seungbo & Yunho.
Gallery[]
- Main article: The KingDom/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ (KR) Chosun.com: '18일 데뷔' 킹덤 프로듀서 "킹덤 돌파구는 세계관..블록버스터 영화 같은 모습 담을 것"
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: KINGDOM Profile (January 22, 2020)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: #킹덤유튜브 채널이 오픈되었습니다!! 방금 오픈 메세지가 담긴 킹덤의 첫 영상이 업로드되었어요 앞으로 유튜브를 통해 킹덤의 다양한 모습을 많이 보여드릴 예정이니, 킹메이커분들의 많은 관심과 사랑 부탁드립니다! (April 17, 2020)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: 오늘 인스타 라방과 새 멤버 ‘아이반(IVAN)’ 어떠셨나요? 앞으로도 아이반과 함께할 킹덤의 새로운 소식과 활동 많이 기대해주세요! (May 29, 2020)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: 킹메이커 여러분! 짧았지만 오늘 인스타 라방과 새 멤버 ‘자한(JAHAN)’ 어떠셨나요? 앞으로도 자한과 함께할 킹덤의 새로운 소식과 활동 많이 기대해주세요! (June 30, 2020)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKingDom_GF/status/1289121583403958273 (July 31, 2020)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: Gate Open D-40 (January 9, 2021)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: KINGDOM(킹덤) ‘Excalibur’ MV Teaser 1 (Meteor Ver.) (January 9, 2021)
- ↑ (KR) Hankyung: 킹덤, 뭐가 다를까…프로듀서가 직접 밝혔다 #세계관 #7명의 왕
- ↑ MunHwaNews: New group Kingdom, debut with lead single "EXCALIBUR"
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (May 31, 2021)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (September 23, 2021)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (February 17, 2022)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter: 안녕하세요. GF엔터테인먼트 입니다. (March 14, 2022)
- ↑ Soompi: KINGDOM Announces Chiwoo Is Leaving The Group
- ↑ @TheKingDom_GF on Twitter (August 31, 2022)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (September 2, 2022)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (February 23, 2023 tweet) (1)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (February 23, 2023 tweet) (2)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (April 25, 2023)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (September 19, 2023)
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (September 26, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: KINGDOM’s Louis To Go On Hiatus Due To Health
- ↑ Asia Artist Awards on YouTube
- ↑ KINGDOM on Twitter (April 3, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: KINGDOM Announces Change In Group Name
- ↑ @TheKingDom_GF on Twitter (April 7, 2024)
- ↑ Cafe Daum: The KingDom(더킹덤) 멤버 훤 활동 관련 안내
- ↑ Cafe Daum: The KingDom(더킹덤) 멤버 아서/아이반 활동 관련 안내
- ↑ Bandwagon: Introducing: KINGDOM on their royal concept – from creating a fictional universe to representing historical kings
- ↑ Soompi: KINGDOM Announces Cities For Upcoming Grand America Tour
- ↑ @KCON_official on Twitter (April 21, 2023)
- ↑ Lotte Duty Free Family concert information
- ↑ @DCWJ2024 on X (July 5, 2024)
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of The 2021 Asia Artist Awards
- ↑ Soompi: Winners Of 2022 Asia Artist Awards
- ↑ Soompi: Winners of 2023 Asia Artist Awards
- ↑ Allkpop: Seventeen, Oh My Girl, and LOONA win awards at the 2021 Newsis K-Expo
- ↑ Kingdom, '2023 Korea Contribution Awards' Cultural Grand Prize... "With a heavy sense of responsibility and determination"
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