Kingdom (group)

Kingdom (Korean: 킹덤, stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by GF Entertainment in 2021. The group debuted with seven members: Dann, Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan, Jahan and Chiwoo. The group released their first EP entitled History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur on February 18, 2021. In May 2022, Chiwoo terminated his contract with the agency and left the group, while the new member, Hwon joined three months later. They currently have six EPs released as of March 31, 2023.

Kingdom
Kingdom in March 2023
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
GenresK-pop
Years active2021 (2021)–present
LabelsGF Entertainment
Members
  • Dann
  • Arthur
  • Mujin
  • Louis
  • Ivan
  • Jahan
  • Hwon
Past members
  • Chiwoo
WebsiteGF Entertainment

History

Pre-debut

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

2021: Debut

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, Chiwoo's departure, addition of Hwon, 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

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

Members

Adapted from their Naver Profile.[10]

  • Dann (단)
  • Arthur (아서)
  • Mujin (무진)
  • Louis (루이)
  • Ivan (아이반)
  • Jahan (자한)
  • Hwon (훤)

Former

  • Chiwoo (치우) (2021-2022)

Discography

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[11]
History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur
Track listing
  1. "Majestic Departure"
  2. "Excalibur"
  3. "Night Air" (밤공기)
  4. "Picasso" (피카소)
  5. "X"
  6. "Night Air" (밤공기) (Acoustic version)
  7. "Excalibur" (instrumental)
 46
History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo
  • Released: July 1, 2021
  • Label: GF Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Intro: Echoes of Nirvana"
  2. "Karma"
  3. "Eternity"
  4. "Magical"
  5. "Warning"
  6. "Make Us"
  7. "Karma" (instrumental)
 15
History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan
  • Released: October 21, 2021
  • Label: GF Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Intro: Legacy of Hatred"
  2. "Black Crown"
  3. "Fallen Star"
  4. "We Are"
  5. "Burn"
  6. "On Air"
  7. "Black Crown" (instrumental)
 14
History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann
  • Released: March 31, 2022
  • Label: GF Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Intro: 宫 (Palace)"
  2. "Ascension" (승천)
  3. "Blinder"
  4. "Illusion"
  5. "Appetite"
  6. "Promise" (단심가)
  7. "Ascension" (승천) (instrumental)
 10
History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis
  • Released: October 5, 2022
  • Label: GF Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Intro: Requiem"
  2. "Long Live the King" (백야)
  3. "Period" (마침표)
  4. "Destiny"
  5. "Waka Waka"
  6. "Poison"
  7. "Long Live the King" (백야) (instrumental)
 7
History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin
  • Released: March 23, 2023
  • Label: GF Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Intro : Stigma (烙印)"
  2. "Dystopia (혼 (魂))"
  3. "Wind Song (바람의 노래)"
  4. "Elements"
  5. "My Wave"
  6. "Love is Pain"
  7. "Dystopia (혼 (魂)) (instrumental)"
 7
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles
Title Year Peak positions Album
US
World
[18]
"Excalibur" 2021 — History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur
"Karma" 8 History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo
"Black Crown" 7 History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan
"Ascension" (승천) 2022 6 History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann
"Long Live the King" — History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis
"Dystopia" 2023 — History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Asia Artist Awards 2021 Focus Award – Music Kingdom Won [19]
2022 Potential Award – Singer Won [20]
Korea Contribution Awards 2023 Cultural Grand Prize Won [21]
Korea First Brand Awards 2022 Male Idol Rising Star Award Nominated [22]
Newsis K-EXPO Cultural Awards 2021 Next Generation Hallyu Star Award Won [23]

Ambassadorship
Year Title Ref.
2023 Public Relations Ambassador for Gyeonggi-do Youth Phone 1388 [24]

References
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  3. "킹덤, '카르마' 활동 성료...올해 데뷔 男돌 중 유일 '빌보드 진입'". Chosun (in Korean). July 28, 2021. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. "이번엔 '킹 아이반'... 킹덤, 10월 초고속 컴백". Sports Khan (in Korean). September 23, 2021. Archived from the original on October 27, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
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  7. Oh, Ji-won (May 25, 2022). 킹덤 치우, 갑작스러운 탈퇴 선언 "개인 사정으로 계약 해지" (공식입장). YTN Star (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  8. Kang, Min-sun (August 31, 2022). "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] (in Korean). Segye Ilbo. Archived from the original on September 3, 2022. Retrieved September 3, 2022 – via Naver.
  9. "KINGDOM Announces New Album". KpopStarz. KpopStarz. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  10. "Naver Kingdom Profile". Naver. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  11. "Gaon Album Chart". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
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  13. 2021년 07월 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on August 12, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
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  15. 2022년 04월 Album Chart [April 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  16. "Circle Album Chart – 2022.10". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  17. "[HT] #KINGDOM ( @KINGDOM_GFent ) 1st Week Sales". Circle Album Chart. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  18. "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Archived from the original on December 26, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
  19. Baek, Yoon-gi (December 3, 2021). "이정재→BTS·세븐틴 '2021 AAA' 대상… 임영웅 4관왕 [종합]". Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  20. Foundation Special Report AAA (December 13, 2022). "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]] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved December 13, 2022 – via Naver.
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  22. "2022 대한민국 퍼스트브랜드 대상 [남자아이돌(신인) 부문] 후보 #KINGDOM 을 투표 해주세요". Instagram. November 2, 2021. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021.
  23. 기자, 이재훈. "[2021 뉴시스 한류엑스포]킹덤 "처음 받는 상...한류 알리는 아티스트 될 것"". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  24. Jeon, Hyo-jin. "킹덤, '경기도 청소년전화 1388' 홍보대사 위촉". Sports Dong-A (in Korean). Retrieved May 10, 2023.
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