It was supposed to broadcast in the second half of 2020 but was postponed due to COVID-19. I think thats what makes stage more interesting to watch. Am I the only one that just really really really misses Queendom? Comebacks Personally, when I first saw the performance it was a bit underwhelming but after watching it more, Ive come to love it, and the dance break with Q in the front was just amazing. I also will try to help with as many profiles as I can that have been forgotten or havent been updated in a while! 3rd place: THE BOYZ 1,833.333 points (1,000 + 833.333) Here is the current overall ranking of the team with the combination of the points from the 100 sec. 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. If anybody won this round it was them. The Boyz consists of11 members:Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Juhaknyeon, Sunwoo,and Eric. In a fun behind-the-scenes clip, the groups listen to and evaluate each others finale songs. Stray Kids. They do have a sizable domestic fandom, though. The Boyz have already proven themselves masters of these Kingdom stages, so they arguably have more to live up to that anybody else. The winning boy group for this round will get 20,000 points. Believer (SF9): I personally felt like there were so many beautiful, memorable moments. From the dark skies behind them, it looks like this was done in the middle of the night. Kingdom will feature famous male K-Pop groups. . Finally, TVXQ enter as hosts. Can anyone help me out here? Music Chart Ranking The episode ended with a peak at half of the fan vote that will determine winning benefits for this introductory round. Everyone was shocked when SF9 is the only group that did not receive any votes from BTOB, iKON, The Boyz, Stray Kids and ATEEZ. *Voting via the Whosfan app for the 1st round took part between April 15 (22:00 KST) April 18 (23:59 KST). Looking at the others contorted faces because of the stunts was a little off putting to say the least. iKON FTW, always! And it was so cool to see all the boys shouting the groups name after the performance was over. They are good at making powerful moments. The behind-the-scenes video is made even better when Changmin pays the guys a visit. Does it mean something? You need to sign in so you can join the quiz. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I get the sense that exposure is more important to them than ranking, but of course you want your work to be appreciated. However, two things to note about skz. 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. I have no idea how Ikon ranked so low either because like you said, I thought they were very big globally. (iKON) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1TJGwIMG4Y), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyggo5-kHhc, [] INCEPTION (iKON ver.) I loved the human sculpture that marked the mid-point of this performance, but other than that there wasnt a lot of imagery that stuck with me. Looking at the other groups results, I feel embarrassed. There were 10 episodes. I believe there needs to be better vocalists in the industry. Im curious to what their next comeback is gonna be like and what life after Kingdom is going to be like. 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. I hope all the groups gained new fans, This is so different from mine lol. It couldve been so much grander, especially since this is supposed to be a legendary war. I hope theyll show more diverse stages than the RTK groups especially considering how good the cast is, stomp stomps and vigorous arm movements Its still super awkward knowing that he wont be a part of the show going forward. I just cant get into this song. Honestly, dont think I will watch all the final stages anytime soon, but by the onesie and twosie over the coming weeks. SF9 The guys are always way too damn serious. I said I was going to try to remain neutral, but I cant pretend that Miroh wasnt my favorite song performed on this episode. Thanks a lot! 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??!!! Ateezs is the only one I see myself returning to just for fun (and Ive rewatched it several times already lol). They certainly dont have a rookie air to them anymore. Unless they happen to be singer-songwriters themselves. After the first boy group has performed, they will decide on the second performing boy group, and the second boy group that has performed will then decide on the third performing boy group. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The hosts are the K-Pop male duo, TVXQ. To relieve stress, fatigue and injury, the guys rent out Everland that amusement park you always see on Korean variety shows. I wish they hadnt kept apologizing afterwards, though. *The scores for the preliminary round were determined based solely on fan votes. Im celebrating on behalf of the warring groups, while also fuming at MNET for not making this decision last year. Parts of Stray Kids performance I liked, but overall I thought it was kind of gimmicky. I like Stray Kids. 5. Although somehow I still dont know how to pronounce Peniel correctly. Some performances were fantastic and transcending (Its Raining and a few others) in a way that was very authentic to them, but I feel too bored at the end because of all the other performances. All groups had their ups and downs, and my rankings changed week to week. I guess it also hinges on which acts have fan bases that are dedicated to this kind of voting. ), but anyway, stray kids seem like theyre intent on self-producing through this competition, so please let it result in something as weird as 3rd eye / side effects . 1. iKON. Im excited for live vocals, and even more excited for their harmonies. Damn, I typed a lot. And will they get the same sales boost the Road to Kingdom groups enjoyed? Sometimes, things are just meant to be enjoyed rather than be used as work-time. 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. 5th place: ATEEZ 504,215 votes It might become my favorite performance from them. Last year's Road to Kingdom was a bumpy road for sure, with one particular pothole that still has me feeling PTSD. But, Ill brave all the rankings and re-rankings for you, because thats what I do. As expected, all the guys are very kind with their words. Disappointing. However, I wish this performance leaned more heavily into its choir-like introduction. Your dedication to this blog is just amazing. 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. Sometimes a great pop song is enough , The way Im reminded of Its Raining ONF. Also, is it me, or does this show seem low key disrespectful? I always enjoyed they never lipsyncd his parts but rather Hongjoon interpreted those moments his own way. Proceed at your own risk! IDRC if mindless knetz dont have the taste to like iKON, thats their loss not ours.. We only got to see numbers 5, 4 and 3. Who do you think will take the rest of the slots? Where did this exclamation originate? SF9 Three hours and ten minutes, to be exact. Too grudgy/overwhelming personally. The remixes were eh for the most part. Theres a lot of focus on Taeyangs tight shirts during this clip, as the members gift each other new clothes and other witty items. You cant start at eleven and stay there the entire time. 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 Unlike RTK, Kingdom will not have eliminations! Buuuut still wasnt my favorite stage of theirs. Everything bodes well for Ateez and their future. One of the rap parts in Miroh ended up being slightly off-tempo. However, this is not their fault. 1. 6th place: iKon 489,971 votes. Plus, the songs pretty good! I hated how the voting was traded strictly between the groups for a few of the rounds last year. It felt like a knockoff and less impactful version of the Mayfly Wolf stage. It just looked very well made in my opinion, and Im so happy theyre done with this show. iKons greatest strength is their stage presence with live singing and rapping, but they didnt utilize that here. Again, they would have done a lot better with a live audience. I swear, this mooyaho! disease is taking over. Ive already shared my thoughts on the songs, and that will definitely play a part in my final ranking. Stray Kids divide into three groups to go camping, make coffee and play games. PS. Probably not. 3. 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. But, Im actually enjoying this one because Im breaking it up in chunks and taking my time watching it without the pressure of staying totally up to date. How can we tell? Either way, Im going to try to stay as neutral as I can during these recaps and rankings. 5. Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode Nine Recap and Ranking Posted on May 28, 2021 by Nick 14 Comments Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. BTOBconsists of 6 members: Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub,Hyunsik, Penieland Sungjae. Specifically Felix and changbins part before the shouting part of the chorus. Kingdom: The legendary war ROUND 1: SF9 was shocked by not receiving any votes from the other 5 teams, This male idol received applause despite not showing up for a fan event, SF9s Dawon performed emergency measures to save a patient experiencing cardiac arrest at a sauna, SF9 is set to return next year with Rowoon joining the group activities, generating hype for the groups comeback, 2022 December Boy Group Brand Reputation Ranking: BTS ranks No.1, followed by Seventeen in 2nd place. Tbh it wasnt the best arrangement, or even their best performance but nevertheless memorable. While eating, BTOB read fan letters from their enlisted members. 2nd place: BTOB 3,598.703 Stray Kids 3rd Round: No Limit Part 1 (Ep. Ateez Members That Share The Same Birthday With Other Kpop idols. Imagine being blinded by so called hate for YG that they dont even consider the artists hardwork and amazing performance. The sequel to "Queendom," "Kingdom" is MNET's new survival show. I wonder if it would be better to pre-record the finale? This show was presented by TVXQ. The industry needs better singers, musicians and composers not just dancers. The introduction performances will be streamed live through Mnet's YouTube channel on February 23, 2021. Filling the stage with dancers lent Wolfgang a larger-than-life presence that made it feel more like a musical than a typical K-pop performance. (LogOut/ 3. According to me iKON is definitely up for 1st place without a doubt. SF9 are probably the group I know the least about as personalities. 6. Wave or Beautiful Pain for me, Miroh in at 3rd. Would love your thoughts, please comment. TBZ comes next because their performance didnt disappoint as winners in RTK. In my mind, I was confused by such thoughts, I tried not to show my expression but I guess I couldnt.. By the end of the 6th video, BTOB was the only one who stuck around. Which K-Pop Song Released In February Is Your Favorite? All the pre-recorded stuff really took the momentum out of the performance, unfortunately. Anyway, part of this final rounds score (20,000 points) is dependent on how well these songs ranked on digital platforms. That ranking is revealed here, at a strategic point that will certainly not impact the live fan vote right? 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. It aired from April 1, 2021 to June 3, 2021. Im sorry but wouldnt the other 4 groups with choreo feel embarasssed after seeing ateez perform live with that level of choreo only to lip synch for their lives? Are we sure this is actually season two, and not season one? Proceed at your own risk! as a big fan of the B.I. I loved the ballet section during the climax. For too long, it just felt like they were jumping around without any real storytelling. I would have loved to watch Sungjaes interactions with other groups. I feel like after seeing their RTK performances, my standards are just really high for them. After that brief flourish, the rest of the song felt a bit underwhelming. Stray kids get extra points just for that. How is that even explainable? Mnet's "Kingdom: Legendary War" is gearing up for its final battle! I feel like this is going to be a season where none of the groups are able to perform as a complete unit. Im not sure the heavy remix was the best choice for this song, and I thought the whole bleeding effect was a little cheesy. Proceed at your own risk! Who is the idol that perfectly portrayed the villain Prince Uiseong in Under The Queens Umbrella? They could use a boost after a tumultuous few years. . Ive liked and disliked music from each of these six groups, and though Im bigger fan of some than others, I feel like each is already successful enough that theyre going to be okay no matter what happens over the course of the series. The Boyz. Of course, that would never happen (and for good reason!). 6th place: SF9 2,120.735 points, Note: Please dont copy-paste the content of this page to other sites/places on the web. 5. iKON 4. I loved their classic sense of showmanship. Interestingly, I think the ATEEZ remix was great but I have the advantage of not knowing the original song. For years now, there has been a lack of diversity in genres/styles in male groups that need to be addressed. They debuted on October 24th, 2018, under KQ Entertainment. 6. They spent a lot of time in that (admittedly cool) prismatic tunnel! Kingdom: Legendary War - Episode One Recap and Ranking Posted on April 2, 2021 by Nick 40 Comments Warning: This recap is not spoiler-free. . SKZ is really known for their dark concept which was also a good introduction stage for their group. The overall initial rankings for Round 1 (subject to change after fan votes and video view counts have been tallied) are as follows: Which of the performances from Round 1 was your favorite? Im quite impressed by Minhyuk for pulling off those new parts and I just love their energy off-stage. Part 2 Fan voting on Whosfan app (40%) + Video views (10%) add a flip or aerial The stray kids x the boyz x ateez inter-group friendship was also very funny to watch, heres to more of such interactions in the future! I still understand why people loved it. I dont particularly want to see another Kingdom ever again, but Im still glad we got one. My own choice for winner is BTOB because this show made me care about them, a lot. 2. On April 15, the new idol competition showwhich is the male version of the hit 2019 program. However, Im still eager to learn more about these guys, and I hope theyre able to push themselves and explore new sides to their music. But, its very early and so much can change as the other rounds unfold. ATEEZ The teams also ranked each other, but the show didn't linger on these scores. 6th place: The Boyz 919.540 points (919.540 + 0). BTOB. A lot, actually. I was bored after watching just a few performances. The special judges include. The winning boy group for this round will get 1,000 points, plus the benefit of arranging the cue sheet for the next round of performances. I feel like they are the real winners of Kingdom this yearkinda like OhMyGirl and Queendom. SF9 was ranked 4th (out of 6) by the experts. Required fields are marked *. Change Consent | Kpopmap 2022. Kpop Quizzes solo comeback, it is bittersweet to see iKon kinda strike out on Kingdom. I understand that many can sing beautifully to an extent but can they REALLY sing? Which of the groups participating inKingdom: Legendary Waris your favorite? Who is Who: Kpop Boy Groups SKZ were amazing too but i feel like the rest of the groups like TBZ, ATEEZ and SKZ, just focused on choreo rather than overall stage presence but we got to see that in iKONs and BTOBs performance. For the second half . Its like what Nick said about the latest Produce 101 season same thing, all over again. Show me a boy group that hasnt done an Im so edgy, smoldering, and serious concept at some point in their careers. If there was an audience, they could have hyped up the crowd and really did their things, but they chose to just dance which happens to be their weakest area. 1st place: ATEEZ 3,607.063 However, due to their young age, how many singers out there actually have enough life experiences to even sing explosively or expressively. !#KINGDOM EP.7", "Billboard K-pop 100 The week of June 12, 2021", "Single Top 40 slgerlista: 2021. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 3. 6th place: SF9 444.444 points (444.444 + 0). Like, why have iKon and BTOB? The mysterious experts ranked the groups like this: 5. Only then, we can have a plethora of songs with large vocal ranges. I think the producers missed an opportunity to switch up the staging. Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! They were formed through the survival reality show, Stray Kids. In this video, I'm discussing the Mnet KINGDOM LEGENDARY WAR Episode 3 Ranking Results and recapping the episode. ), shout outs BTOB. Take Me Home wouldnt count as an original song for this round since its already been released. The Real (Ateez): Love that they were having fun and for once, I really felt the hype through the screen and the climax was great. BTOB was masterclass. They come across as very authentic and comfortable in their own skin. 2. I personally liked iKONs and BTOBs performance the best!!! I hope Kingdom doesnt fall into this trap, but the meet-greet performances were disappointing. Cant wait for them to comeback some time. I mean, dont get me wrong. 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. 6th place: The Boyz 2,534.222, Voting details for the 2nd Round: 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! Ateez just embraced a message and style and it worked. 5th place: Stray Kids 1,072.797 points (517.241 + 555.556) The guys know how to bring a sense of dynamics to a performance, telling a story rather than just bringing the same energy throughout. Have a great day! On April 15, the new idol competition showwhich is the male version of the hit 2019 program Queendomaired the second half of its thrilling first round. 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. But, alongside the rest of the acts, BTOB stands out in all the right ways. Im more interested in seeing where these groups go next. Im sorry, iKON. SF9 took a commanding lead last week, revealing a stage and concept that felt new for them. The remix isnt bad, but I didnt like the blood part (cuz ew wtf) and the Hakuna Matata part. 3. And, the concept of the performance was pretty much what I would have expected from this heavy sound. Learn more about Stray Kids, 1st Round: (Gods Menu + Side Effect), 2nd Round: Pray (Ill Be Your Man) (by BTOB), ATEEZ And now because their is no audience, we rely on stuns, horrible lip-syncing, and visuals to get through it. Otherwise, it was primarily a dance showcase, much like last weeks Monster. Thats just a loud version of boring.. 1) Oddly, their video starts with fashion, as the guys show us some of their favorite looks. On April 8, Mnet aired the second . I thought Hyunjin was on hiatus though? In terms of performance ATEEZ and Stray Kids impressed me the most. 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). The dance was good, but they really should have sang and rapped live. The episode opens with all groups marching out one by one, flanked by dramatic remixes of their signature songs. Disbanded Kpop Boy Groups Everyone is performing while exhausted. Kind of remarkable how much worse this was compared to Road to Kingdom. ATEEZ They were good, but they just were energizing and memorable. (You can check out THE BOYZ, iKON, and BTOBs performances from Round 1 here.). Dont be disrespectful. I just didnt really connect with wolfgang. As a result, with 50 percent of the groups scores still up in the air, Kingdom revealed the initial results based solely on the votes by the six competing groups and the evaluations by the panel of experts, which each account for 25 percent of their final scores (adding up a total of 50 percent). But I like how they did it all with so much passion/energy. Check back frequently for new reviews and commentary on everything K-Pop! 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. And though Kingdom Come is one of my favorite songs of this round, I think it deserved a more inventive concept. I also forgot to add that I think The Boyzs performance was more for their fans directly. BTOB/iKON (tie) 4. As for Kingdom as a whole? You should save yourself the headache next time and just watch an upload the next day! Its so overused and its so far away from November. None were bad by any means, they just werent over the top or something unexpected. BTOB I understand that its not easy with hard dances and lip-syncing is NOT a sin. Performing without Mingi is always going to be hard. Kpop industry is largely about visuals, personalities and performances. Fantastic climax. Every day is blursday. 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. So maybe not relieving the fatigue?? Learn more about iKON, Introduction Stage: Rhythm Ta (Kingdom Version), 1st Round: Love Scenario & Killing Me (Kingdom version), 2nd Round: Inception (iKon Ver.) 25% expert panel score Now overall it just seems like nowdays kpop groups doing performances with more money. Watch episode 7 of 'Kingdom: Legendary War' to know the current rankings of Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BTOB, iKON, SF9 and THE BOYZ. Howeverdue to military services, only 4 members will be participating in Kingdom: Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub, and Peniel. I feel like I havent really watched a lot of their live performances over the past few years. Yep, Boys Be Loud. I think it actually starts today. Id love to see a series where idols spoke about what they honestly thought about their and others music. Melodys, iKonics, Fantasys, Deobis, Stays and Atinys fighting!! I think we all could have predicted the winner, even from the first episode. Personally, I feel like girl groups wind up being a bit more pigeonholed to their sounds and concept, so Queendom was a fantastic way of seeing them tackle something new, adapt another song to their own style, or showing off the talents of individual members that rarely get that opportunity in their own comebacks. 4 & 5) So, the editing of each performances may inadvertently factor into my rankings. 5th place: iKON 888.889 points (333.333 + 555.556) 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. If I were voting, I dont even know who I would pick. 2. Idk the props and fur costumes also looked kind ofcheap? This segment ends where most Korean variety does: at the grill, stuffing mouths with meat. There was also a little live singing in the SKZ performance so good job ! Its like a less-successful version of music theyve already released. Other Recaps: Episode One // Episode Two // Episode Three // Episode Four // Episode Five // Episode Six // Episode Seven // Episode Eight // Episode Nine. ? Just personal preference at that point. Theyre such an odd fit for the show, but Im curious to see how they will do against these younger, edgier groups. Thank you for this review! Especially the first part of The Stealer remix was very disappointing. Its super awkward, with the camera weaving around as the guys stare intensely into space. Theyve also developed a bit of an obsession with going up a notch during each rounds ranking, and theyve generally been successful in that aim. Just why??? The full results . I love watching groups actually enjoy their stages. 1. (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. I really hope for iKON to get the 1st place. Like yeah you are powerful and impactful, but in the same way of precious stages. Again I cant help but compare to the Mayfly Wolf stage, where they had some really fantastic costumes on. feels like the new groups these day are into halloween/theatrical concepts. With that said, the ending was abrupt as hell. But they still ranked above iKON? Mediopia Technology Corp. GM Agency Co. Ltd. CJ Music Inc. Mnet Media Corp. , This page was last edited on 8 February 2023, at 14:38. Thankfully, after receiving some throat spray, Inseong is now able to laugh about his Spark bum note during the unit performance round. Imitation and Kingdom definitely have to help their domestic popularity and the prospect of Mingi returning will be epic hahaha. Ateez comes last unfortunately because their choice of remixing heavy sounds did not showcase what their song Wave actually portrays. 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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. The groups participating in Kingdom: Legendary War are BtoB, iKON, SF9, The Boyz, Stray Kids, and ATEEZ. 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. Kingdom: Legendary War Episode One Recap andRanking, The Bias List // K-Pop Reviews & Discussion, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hJMSFIH7Cs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5iFHJECQWU, Song Review: J-Hope On The Street (with J.Cole), Random Shuffle Review: U-KISS StandingStill, The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February2023, Song Review: J-Hope - On The Street (with J. Cole), The Top Three K-Pop Songs of February 2023, 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. The Boyz 2. 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. To calm things even more, I dont feel like I have a horse in this race. The Boyz love playing on the theme of Kingdom, and elements of this can grow a bit stale. I was really looking forward to The Boyzs stage as their track was my favorite. On May 6, the idol competition show announced the second half of the results from its Round 2 cover battle,. The guys say they havent been on a competition show before, but Id argue that that series was as cutthroat as it gets, even though it was probably fixed from the beginning. Not just in Kingdom btw. (BTOB) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md4ghQRdLwk), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa7u3kWeq3s, [] (Theatre Ver.)