The KingDom explained

The KingDom
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Alias:Kingdom (2021–2024)
Origin:Seoul, South Korea
Genre:K-pop
Years Active:–present
Label:GF
Current Members:
  • Dann
  • Arthur
  • Mujin
  • Louis
  • Ivan
  • Jahan
  • Hwon
Past Members:
  • Chiwoo

The KingDom is a South Korean boy band formed by GF Entertainment in 2021. The group originally debuted as Kingdom with seven members: Dann, Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan, Jahan and Chiwoo. They debuted on February 18, 2021, with the extended play (EP) History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur. Chiwoo left the group on May 25, 2022 due to "personal circumstances". The group introduced a new seventh member, Hwon, on August 31, 2022.

History

Pre-debut

Dann and Arthur were former members of the group Varsity. Dann also participated in JTBC's Mix Nine, finishing in 71st place among male contestants.[1]

2021: Debut with History Of Kingdom series

Kingdom debuted on February 18, 2021, with the release of their first EP, History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur, and lead single "Excalibur".[2] Their second EP, History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo, and its lead single, "Karma", was released on July 1.[3] Their third EP, History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan, and its lead single, "Black Crown", was released on October 21.[4]

2022: History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann, History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis

Their fourth EP, History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann, and its lead single, "Ascension", was released on March 31, and being delayed from March 17 after Arthur and Mujin tested positive for COVID-19.[5] [6] On May 25, Chiwoo terminated his contract with GF Entertainment citing "personal reasons" and left the group.[7]

On August 31, Hwon was introduced as the newest member of the group. He made his debut with them in their upcoming fifth EP, History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis and its lead single, "Long Live the King", released on October 5.[8]

2023: History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin, History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan

On March 23, Kingdom made their sixth comeback with their EP History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin, with the lead single, "Dystopia".[9]

On October 17, Kingdom made their seventh comeback with their EP History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan, with the lead single, "Coup D'etat".[10]

On November 20, GF Entertainment announced that due to worsening health, Louis will be going on a hiatus to focus on recovery. He was however, present for the 2023 AAA Performance.[11] [12]

2024–present: Reformation and Realize

On April 3, Kingdom unveiled a coming soon poster for their upcoming comeback, scheduled for April 30.[13] On April 4, GF announced the group's name would be changed to The KingDom.[14] On April 7, the group unveiled the scheduler of their eight EP Realize.[15]

Members

Current

Adapted from their official website.[16]

Former

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsSales

[17]
History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur 46
History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo
  • Released: July 1, 2021
  • Labels: GF, Warner Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
15
History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan
  • Released: October 21, 2021
  • Labels: GF, Warner Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
14
History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann
  • Released: March 31, 2022
  • Labels: GF, Warner Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
10
History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis
  • Released: October 5, 2022
  • Labels: GF, Warner Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
7
History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin
  • Released: March 23, 2023
  • Labels: GF, Warner Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
7
History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan
  • Released: October 18, 2023
  • Labels: GF, Warner Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
7
Realize
  • Released: April 30, 2024
  • Labels: GF, Warner Music
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
16
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

TitleYearPeak positionsAlbum
US
World
[26]
"Excalibur"2021—History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur
"Karma"8History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo
"Black Crown"7History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan
"Ascension" (승천)20226History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann
"Long Live the King"—History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis
"Dystopia"2023—History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin
"Coup D'etat"—History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan
"Flip That Coin"2024—Realize
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee(s)Result
Asia Artist Awards2021Focus Award – MusicKingdom[27]
2022Potential Award – Singer[28]
2023New Wave Award – Music[29]
Korea Contribution Awards2023Cultural Grand Prize[30]
Korea First Brand Awards2022Male Idol Rising Star Award[31]
Newsis K-EXPO Cultural Awards2021Next Generation Hallyu Star Award[32]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1st Evaluation Ranking. JTBC. ko. October 8, 2022. December 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221207105842/https://tv.jtbc.co.kr/event/pr10010513/pm10046556. live.
  2. Web site: '18일 데뷔' 킹덤 프로듀서 "킹덤 돌파구는 세계관..블록버스터 영화 같은 모습 담을 것". Chosun. ko. February 4, 2021. April 5, 2021. March 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210315090109/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/02/04/UKENMZF66YCBWCHDV2P36RO6PA/. live.
  3. Web site: 킹덤, '카르마' 활동 성료...올해 데뷔 男돌 중 유일 '빌보드 진입'. Chosun. ko. July 28, 2021. August 12, 2021. October 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211027114331/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/entertain_photo/2021/07/28/OZSIIDBGXDGTJLZP72KFZ3K47E/. live.
  4. Web site: 이번엔 '킹 아이반'... 킹덤, 10월 초고속 컴백. Sports Khan. ko. September 23, 2021. September 23, 2021. October 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211027083452/http://sports.khan.co.kr/entertainment/sk_index.html?art_id=202109230951003&sec_id=540301&pt=nv#csidxe504732d912b777a6f2ac57614508f0. live.
  5. Web site: 킹덤, 3월 17일 컴백 확정...네번째 왕은 단(공식). Newsen. ko. February 17, 2022. February 17, 2022. February 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217054143/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/609/0000543289. live.
  6. Web site: 킹덤 아서·무진, 코로나19 확진 "미니 4집 발매 31일로 연기" [공식]]. Mydaily. ko. March 14, 2022. March 14, 2022. March 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220314160025/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/117/0003584498. live.
  7. Web site: ko:킹덤 치우, 갑작스러운 탈퇴 선언 "개인 사정으로 계약 해지" (공식입장). https://star.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202205251803533931. YTN Star. YTN. ko. Oh. Ji-won. May 25, 2022. May 25, 2022. May 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220526122128/https://star.ytn.co.kr/_sn/0117_202205251803533931. live.
  8. Web site: 다시 7인 체제로...킹덤 새 멤버 훤 합류...하반기 발매 앨범부터 활동. Back to the 7-member system... Kingdom new member Hwon joins... Active from the album released in the second half of the year. Naver. Segye Ilbo. ko. Kang. Min-sun. August 31, 2022. September 3, 2022. September 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220903171742/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=022&aid=0003730558. live.
  9. Web site: 킹덤, 데뷔 후 첫 북남미 12개 도시 투어 진행. JTBC. ko. Kim. Jin-seok. September 7, 2023. October 20, 2023. October 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231020161608/https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12143095. live.
  10. Web site: KINGDOM rise up in 'COUP D'ETAT' MV. AllKpop. Jay. Germaine. October 18, 2023. April 4, 2024. April 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240404084210/https://www.allkpop.com/video/2023/10/kingdom-rise-up-in-coup-detat-mv. live.
  11. Web site: KINGDOM's Louis To Go On Hiatus Due To Health. www.soompi.com. en-US. April 4, 2024. December 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231210233242/https://www.soompi.com/article/1627746wpp/kingdoms-louis-to-go-on-hiatus-due-to-health. live.
  12. [#AAA2023] KINGDOM(킹덤) - Broadcast Stage Official Video]. www.youtube.com. en. April 4, 2024. April 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240403065516/https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=_-p__v6t2LASN0g3%0A%0A%D9%BE%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%87%DB%8C&v=EihHok25loU. live.
  13. Web site: ko:킹덤, 4월 30일 컴백 확정. Kingdom, comeback confirmed on April 30th. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005049760. Naver. Osen. ko. Choi. Yi-jung. April 3, 2024. April 16, 2024.
  14. Web site: ko:킹덤→더킹덤 그룹명 변경 [공식]. Kingdom→The KingDom group name change [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005706899. Naver. E Daily. ko. Yoon. Ki-baek. April 4, 2024. April 16, 2024.
  15. Web site: ko:더킹덤, 30일 컴백 앞두고 '리얼라이즈' 스케줄러 공개. The KingDom unveils 'Realize' schedule ahead of comeback on the 30th. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0003342041. Naver. Ilgan Sports. ko. Park. Se-yeon. April 7, 2024. April 16, 2024.
  16. Web site: The KingDom. GF Entertainment. ko. April 4, 2024.
  17. Web site: Gaon Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. September 7, 2020. August 27, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150827134421/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T. live.
    • Web site: History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur. August 12, 2021. November 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211112064520/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=08&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo. August 12, 2021. July 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210708032518/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=27&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan. October 28, 2021. October 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211028024725/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=43&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann. April 7, 2022. April 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220407025718/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=14&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis. October 13, 2022. October 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221013011810/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=41&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin. March 30, 2023. April 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230401183835/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=12&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan. October 26, 2023. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026020323/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Realize. May 9, 2024.
  18. Web site: ko:2021년 02월 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. April 14, 2021. April 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210414233846/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?serviceGbn=ALBUM&termGbn=month&hitYear=2021&targetTime=02&nationGbn=T. live.
  19. Web site: ko:2021년 07월 Album Chart. Gaon Chart. August 12, 2021. August 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210812021002/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=07&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. live.
  20. Web site: ko:2021년 10월 Album Chart. October 2021 Album Chart. http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=10&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. Gaon Chart. ko. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111024831/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=10&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. live.
  21. Web site: ko:2022년 04월 Album Chart. April 2022 Album Chart. http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=04&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. Gaon Chart. ko. May 12, 2022. May 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220512025300/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=04&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. live.
  22. Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2022.10. Circle Chart. ko. March 21, 2022. November 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221110021628/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=10&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
  23. Web site: [HT] #KINGDOM (@KINGDOM_GFent) 1st Week Sales]. Circle Album Chart. April 11, 2023. April 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230406022432/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=03&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
  24. Cumulative Sales of History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 42, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. October 26, 2023. October 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026020323/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=42&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 43, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. November 1, 2023. November 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231102021820/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=43&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 49, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. December 15, 2023. December 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231214024554/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=49&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 50, 2023. Circle Chart. ko. December 21, 2023. December 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231221025453/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=50&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 6, 2024. Circle Chart. ko. February 15, 2024. February 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240215032547/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=06&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  25. Web site: Circle Album Chart – July, 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808022622/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=07&hitYear=2024&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. August 8, 2024. August 8, 2024. Circle Chart. ko.
  26. World Digital Song Sales. Billboard. subscription. January 2, 2013. June 20, 2022. December 26, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191226172925/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales. live.
    • Karma. Billboard. subscription. July 17, 2021. June 20, 2022. April 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220412050954/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-07-17/.
    • Black Crown. Billboard. subscription. November 6, 2021. June 20, 2022. May 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220522151310/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-11-06/.
    • Ascension. Billboard. subscription. April 16, 2022. June 20, 2022. June 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220607235252/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2022-04-16/.
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  28. Web site: 이준호·임영웅·세븐틴→스키즈·아이브·뉴진스 AAA 대상..김선호 4관왕[2022 AAA][종합]]. Lee Jun-ho·Lim Young-woong·Seventeen → Skiz·Ive·New Jeans AAA Grand Prize..Kim Seon-ho wins 4 crowns[2022 AAA][Comprehensive]. Naver. MT Star News. ko. Foundation Special Report AAA. December 13, 2022. December 13, 2022. December 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221213145654/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003112950. live.
  29. Web site: 킹덤, 3년 연속 '2023 AAA' 트로피 영예 "더욱 발전하는 그룹 될 것". Kingdom, honored with the '2023 AAA' trophy for 3 consecutive years, "We will become a further developing group". The Chosun Ilbo. ko. Choi. Na-young. December 14, 2023. December 21, 2023. December 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231221024326/https://www.chosun.com/entertainments/music/2023/12/15/25KDTMV5HAYKOGF33UQ7QSD2NQ/. live.
  30. Web site: 킹덤, '2023 대한민국 공헌대상'서 문화대상 수상 "책임감 가질 것. Kingdom, won the cultural grand prize at the '2023 Korea Contribution Awards' "We will have a sense of responsibility. Naver. News1. ko. Hwang. Mi-hyun. January 13, 2023. January 13, 2023. January 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230113153526/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006575872. live.
  31. Web site: 2022 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상 [남자아이돌(신인) 부문] 후보 #KINGDOM 을 투표 해주세요]. Instagram. registration. November 2, 2021. December 26, 2021. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/kingdom_gfent/2698169939659078173. live.
  32. Web site: [2021 뉴시스 한류엑스포]킹덤 "처음 받는 상...한류 알리는 아티스트 될 것"]. Naver. ko. 이. 재훈. March 5, 2022. March 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220305184136/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0010724147. live.
  33. Web site: 킹덤, '경기도 청소년전화 1388' 홍보대사 위촉. Sports Donga. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. May 10, 2023. September 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230919122825/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001050482. live.

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