Again, they would have done a lot better with a live audience. Kingdom is a sequel to Queendom and will puts male teams head-to-head in a comeback battle. BTOB and iKON tied for fifth place in the expert judges evaluations, but BTOB came in fourth place overall due to their high ranking in the contestants votes, while iKON took fifth place in the contestants votes. iKON got to go last because they were the group that most other groups thought would be the winners. And judging by this introduction, its instantly clear why this episode will be three hours long. Finally, TVXQ enter as hosts. (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). 5th place: iKON 2,747.719 Right before a clip package that introduces them yet again. Although somehow I still dont know how to pronounce Peniel correctly. Views will only be counted for the first three days after the full versions of performances are released on Mnet's official YouTube channel. 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). One roadblock out of the way for Queendom Season 2, god bless! On May 6, the idol competition show announced the second half of the results from its Round 2 cover battle,. According to current combined rankings for Round 1 and Round 2 . They debuted on March 25th, 2018, under JYP Entertainment. Last year's Road to Kingdom was a bumpy road for sure, with one particular pothole that still has me feeling PTSD. But, the nice thing about being a seasoned group is that you know your strengths. The song sounded better alongside a performance, but coming after last weeks triumphant Move, the finished product felt a little underwhelming. And now because their is no audience, we rely on stuns, horrible lip-syncing, and visuals to get through it. Mnets Kingdom: Legendary War has wrapped up its first official round of competition! According to me iKON is definitely up for 1st place without a doubt. Kingdom: Legendary War Finale Recap and Ranking. I really hope my faves Stray Kids can deliver more exciting performances like this. And, the concept of the performance was pretty much what I would have expected from this heavy sound. I know I would. I feel like the point of the show is to try new stages/styles. Perhaps I am biased, but I must say BTOBs performance really stands out from the rest. Everything bodes well for Ateez and their future. The Boyz The event also includes those sentimental video messages that tend to pop up during the last episodes of survival series. Same! There were a number of creative set pieces, and I loved when they brought the kids on for the finale. Fantastic climax. In the press conference PD Lee Young Joo announced that unlike during Road To Kingdom, this time thered be no eliminations. Proceed at your own risk! I feel like SF9 wants to prove that they are more than visuals and then winds up walking for like 45 seconds. Some members are better at maintaining this act than others, and of course Im instantly drawn to the ones who look most uncomfortable. 2nd place: The Boyz 14,905.941 points As for Kingdom as a whole? The prisoner/prison guard costuming worked well, even if it felt too predictable. Thirty-five minutes in, we finally hear those magic words: The final round starts now.. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. Luckily, this song is a jam. Its like a less-successful version of music theyve already released. For the second half . Come to think of it, wasnt it the same in Road to Kingdom? After a moody intro video, SF9s stage opens in black and white. In last week's episode, the first half of the Round 1 results were released: 25% from the expert votes + 25% from self-evaluation. Wave is supposed to be fun, bright, and energetic. 5. iKON 4. They really leaned into the wolf pack theme, crawling and jumping all over the place. I also will try to help with as many profiles as I can that have been forgotten or havent been updated in a while! I liked their very first stage the most and then the Deadpool stage comes second for me. It is known as the male counterpart of Queendom, and the sequel of Road to Kingdom. The duo lays out the rules, including three rounds and a final. *Collaboration stage: team Mayflay (Ateez, Stray Kids, BtoB) vs team Its One (iKon, The Boys, SF9), Rap Unit: BTOB was nice since theirs was different and they actually seemed to sing live (thank god). Until then, we are stuck with (what I believe to be are) mediocre, edm, rap, dance-heavy songs. On a different note, Produce 101 Japan S2 has released their theme song Let Me Fly.. Are you going to review it? I think thats what makes stage more interesting to watch. I know I am. The Boyz 2. The remix, energy, and props were great. I scrubbed through the parts that bored me and I dont think I missed anything substantive lol. There were some real striking shots, using a variety of camera angles. (THE BOYZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rQjh07ccP4), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NqQ7dky_Uw, [] No Air (A Song of Ice and Fire) (THE BOYZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NqQ7dky_Uw), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUR_yfP9RkI, [] (The Red Wedding) (THE BOYZ) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUR_yfP9RkI), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in4YJ2EhuDc, [] KINGDOM COME (THE BOYZ) #KINGDOM EP.10 | Mnet 210603 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in4YJ2EhuDc), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUsDnDAnqM, [] MIROH (Stray Kids) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUsDnDAnqM), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIeOEqGZopw, [] ( , ) (Stray Kids) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIeOEqGZopw), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kybhfbm0gU8, [] (Ill Be Your Man) (Stray Kids Ver.) Stomps, stomps, deep gazes and dramatic facial expressions. In a row. On May 27, "Kingdom" wrapped up its third round of competition ahead of its upcoming live finale. iKons greatest strength is their stage presence with live singing and rapping, but they didnt utilize that here. ATEEZ ATEEZ It flowed well and was the most fun. There were 10 episodes. Ateezs is the only one I see myself returning to just for fun (and Ive rewatched it several times already lol). (LogOut/ Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode Nine Recap and Ranking Posted on May 28, 2021 by Nick 14 Comments Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. introduction stage, Round 1 (To The World) and Round 2 (Re-Born). Theres a lot of focus on Taeyangs tight shirts during this clip, as the members gift each other new clothes and other witty items. They spent a lot of time in that (admittedly cool) prismatic tunnel! The last performances for Round 1 of KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR were released on April 15 along with the first half of the results. While we wait for the final votes to be counted, the Team Mayfly vocal unit (still the best performance of the series) is joined by DK of iKON, Inseung of SF9 and Hyunjae of The Boyz to cover Boys Diary. I dont have a lot of commentary on this, except to say that these are the kind of collaborations Kingdom was made for. TBZ comes next because their performance didnt disappoint as winners in RTK. I mean, dont get me wrong. They worked really hard and gave some killer performances. Just why??? I died when the wolf hand puppet shoved itself into the screen (1:39 on this video). They get all dressed up, only to meet at a construction zone that leads to a riverfront terrace. Suggestions, Introduction Stage: 100 second performance of a song that won a Music Show, skzdhyn, sarayamelie, Kpop1098, Boakye Manu, SF9 Fighting, Hannah, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md4ghQRdLwk, [] (Choir Ver.) 4th place: BtoB 5,394.684 points 2) They did have some badass moments in their performance which did elevate the song. Id love to see a series where idols spoke about what they honestly thought about their and others music. 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. 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). 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. But they were both playing to some of their strengths so I understand their directions. Groups Debut Dates Its a much-needed break, though anything thats filmed for Kingdom cant really be considered a break. Still, the guys seem to have fun especially the arcade team. 1. Thankfully, after receiving some throat spray, Inseong is now able to laugh about his Spark bum note during the unit performance round. They could use a boost after a tumultuous few years. They got to try new things and cant rely too much on stunts. I have my ranking. I tried to search for the song title on Melon and there was a song with the name but different lyrics. With that said, the ending was abrupt as hell. Thats just a loud version of boring.. With that said, this wasnt anything revelatory or life-changing. The Boyz love playing on the theme of Kingdom, and elements of this can grow a bit stale. Stray Kids consists of 8 members: BangChan, Lee Know,Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix,Seungmin, and I.N. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Kpop Who wore it better? 5. But I really liked how they were so passionate, told a clear story, and sang live. *The scores for the preliminary round were determined based solely on fan votes. 2nd place: Its One: Lee Know, Felix, I.N (Stray Kids), Wooyoung, San, Yunho, Yeosang, Seonghwa (Ateez), Peniel (BtoB), Vocal Unit: *Voting via the Whosfan app for the 1st round took part between April 15 (22:00 KST) April 18 (23:59 KST). Watch the full episode of Kingdom with English subtitles here. Not just in Kingdom btw. Check back frequently for new reviews and commentary on everything K-Pop! 2nd place: Ateez 4,418.537 Who will be THE KING? I did not expect edgy Wave to sound so good. Which K-Pop Song Released In February Is Your Favorite? Even if I havent always cared for their performances, iKON have been one of the most entertaining groups to watch on Kingdom. Like there wasnt even a single flaw in their performance, moreover they had the whole vibe and stage presence yet they got such low rank. Learn more about BtoB, Introduction Stage: Beautiful Pain (Choir Version), 1st Round: Missing You (Theatre version), iKON 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. Your email address will not be published. I feel like this is going to be a season where none of the groups are able to perform as a complete unit. The Boyz consists of11 members:Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Juhaknyeon, Sunwoo,and Eric. 3rd place: BTOB 540,621 votes I personally liked iKONs and BTOBs performance the best!!! The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion, you can read what I thought about them here, https://www.youtube.com/c/chanwoo-sari/featured, Song Review: J-Hope On The Street (with J. Cole), Random Shuffle Review: U-KISS Standing Still, The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2023, Song Review: J-Hope - On The Street (with J. Cole), The Bias List's Favorite Japanese Dramas of 2022, Random Shuffle Review: U-KISS - Standing Still, Follow The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion on WordPress.com. And ooh, WolfgangI was not feeling the staging or the concept choice. Sometimes, things are just meant to be enjoyed rather than be used as work-time. My humble opinion, it should be the exact opposite. BTOB was masterclass. Also, I dont get why boy groups these days thinks theatrical=halloween all the time. The guys know how to bring a sense of dynamics to a performance, telling a story rather than just bringing the same energy throughout. Its unknown if Mingi will join the rest of the group in Kingdom due to him being on a temporary hiatus. 1st place: Mayfly: Donghyuk (iKon), Juyeon (The Boyz), Taeyang (SF9) 5th place: iKon 3,669.811 points I know the voting wouldnt work the same, but these live finales just DRAG. Next weeks stages look like theyll be cool which is fun. Maybe this was filmed earlier but I hope he continues to appear! Performing without Mingi is always going to be hard. In terms of performance ATEEZ and Stray Kids impressed me the most. 4 K-Pop Idols Who Share The Name SunWoo/Sunoo. Theyve really been playing with color (or lack thereof) lately. In a fun behind-the-scenes clip, the groups listen to and evaluate each others finale songs. But, alongside the rest of the acts, BTOB stands out in all the right ways. Hes funny even when hes not on screen, as evidenced by his letter. All Rights Reserved. You can have good song, best vocal but if the performance not interesting, it doesnt leave impression to audiences. Voting via the Whosfan app for the round started from April 29 at 22:00 (KST) and closes on May 2 at 23:59 (KST). ATEEZ enters, dressed in black. Now overall it just seems like nowdays kpop groups doing performances with more money. Stray Kids 1. 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. Kingdom: Legendary Waris the sequel/spin-off to the reality survival show Road To Kingdom, which was sequel to Queendom. Overall I really dislike noisy remixes that drag a songs energy down. BTOB. Like yeah you are powerful and impactful, but in the same way of precious stages. The way they entered is by their seating arrangement in alternate order. 1st place: ATEEZ 2,944.444 points (1,555.556 + 1,388.889) They were formed through the survival reality show, Stray Kids. Damn, I typed a lot. 1st place: Stray Kids 4,679.776 The choreography was on point as usual, even if the mix didnt really do the song any favors. Looking at the others contorted faces because of the stunts was a little off putting to say the least. It felt like a knockoff and less impactful version of the Mayfly Wolf stage. iKON also seem like an odd fit for this show, but they definitely have experience with survival series. 3rd place: THE BOYZ 3,142.066 The groups are each performing a song that won them first place in a music show, and these are some freaking epic songs. Probably not. Im a huge multi with a sucker for predebut & rookie groups! When everything was added together, here's how the final ranking turned out: 6. Stray Kids. This was simple, but never boring. You need to sign in so you can join the quiz. They were the only one that was so smooth and they definitely had fun in that performance. Anyway, this is the master plan of the injured Younghoon, who couldnt participate in the last two Kingdom rounds. But I like how they did it all with so much passion/energy. That only means my keyboard began to resemble a pillow. 6th place: SF9 2,042.471, *The scores for the 1st Round are determined: Part 1 Judges vote (25%) + Groups vote (25%) They debuted on September 15th, 2015 under YG Entertainment. Voting for this round includes live text votes for voters living in South Korea, and through Whosfan app for overseas fans. Experts' votes come from 30 professional judges, and each judge will have 3 votes to cast. The song built to a rousing, shout-along finale. Everyone is performing while exhausted. . Three hours and ten minutes, to be exact. This performance had a surprising amount of leapfrogging! 6th place: SF9 444.444 points (444.444 + 0). The remix isnt bad, but I didnt like the blood part (cuz ew wtf) and the Hakuna Matata part. All Rights Reserved. I feel like everybodys going to be dressed in black. Yep, Boys Be Loud. I think it actually starts today. 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. Please do respect the time and effort the author put in compiling this profile. (he says in a dramatic, echoed voice). Disclaimer: Im watching the full show, and not just clips on YouTube. Just not my favorite stages from either of them. One of the rap parts in Miroh ended up being slightly off-tempo. Like, why have iKon and BTOB? (iKON) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8trk5WKgjoI), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1TJGwIMG4Y, [] + KINGDOM ver. Voting period was from February 23 to 27, and the results were announced during the first episode on April 1, 2021, for groups ranked 3 to 5. Probably because I like Miroh so much as a song. However, due to their young age, how many singers out there actually have enough life experiences to even sing explosively or expressively. While eating, BTOB read fan letters from their enlisted members. 1st place: ATEEZ 3,607.063 BTOB on top for me, if only because they did something different. Disbanded Kpop Boy Groups They debuted on October 5, 2016, under FNC Entertainment. 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. Every day is blursday. Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode One Recap and Ranking Posted on April 2, 2021 by Nick 40 Comments Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. I hated how the voting was traded strictly between the groups for a few of the rounds last year. Just dont be surprised if a sentence stops mid-way through, replaced by a series of random characters. 1) (On a related note, my dorky friends from RTK ended up having the last laugh, so that PTSD pales in comparison to my pride as a fan.). Kpop industry is largely about visuals, personalities and performances. But, its very early and so much can change as the other rounds unfold. If youre curious, you can read what I thought about them here. Are we sure this is actually season two, and not season one? 3. 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. This is NOT to condescend these genres, simply to state that clearly as everyone agrees in the comment section, there is room for improvement. Poor Rowoon was sidelined with an injury, making this SF8. You need to sign in so you can join the quiz. 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.
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