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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.
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![]() Kingdom in March 2023 From left to right: Hwon, Jahan, Dann, Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan | |
Background information | |
Also known as | Kingdom (2021–2024) |
Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop |
Years active | 2021 | –present
Labels | GF |
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Past members |
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Website | gfent.co.kr/TheKingDom |
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]
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]
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]
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][unreliable source?]
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][unreliable source?][12]
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]
Adapted from their official website.[16]
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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KOR [17] | |||
History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur |
Track listing
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46 |
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History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo |
Track listing
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15 |
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History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan |
Track listing
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14 |
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History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann |
Track listing
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10 |
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History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis |
Track listing
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7 |
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History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin |
Track listing
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7 |
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History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan |
Track listing
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7 |
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Realize |
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16 |
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Title | Year | Peak positions | Album |
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US World [26] | |||
"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 |
"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. |
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Focus Award – Music | Kingdom | Won | [27] |
2022 | Potential Award – Singer | Won | [28] | ||
2023 | New Wave Award – Music | Won | [29] | ||
Korea Contribution Awards | 2023 | Cultural Grand Prize | Won | [30] | |
Korea First Brand Awards | 2022 | Male Idol Rising Star Award | Nominated | [31] | |
Newsis K-EXPO Cultural Awards | 2021 | Next Generation Hallyu Star Award | Won | [32] |
Year | Title | Ref. |
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2023 | Public Relations Ambassador for Gyeonggi-do Youth Phone 1388 | [33] |
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