Kingdom (group)

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

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 seven EPs released as of October 18, 2023.

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.

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". Their second EP, History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo, and its lead single, "Karma", was released on July 1. Their third EP, History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan, and its lead single, "Black Crown", was released on October 21.

2022: further releases and line-up changes

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. On May 25, Chiwoo terminated his contract with GF Entertainment citing "personal reasons" and left the group.

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.

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".

Members

Adapted from their Naver Profile.

  • 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
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
  • KOR: 4,144
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
  • KOR: 11,376
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
  • KOR: 14,405
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
  • KOR: 43,500
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
  • KOR: 49,144
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
  • KOR: 57,201
History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan
  • Scheduled: October 18, 2023
  • Label: GF Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming audio
Track listing
  1. "Intro : Apocalypse"
  2. "Coup D'Etat"
  3. "Love Song"
  4. "X-Game"
  5. "On My Way"
  6. "Sandcastle"
  7. "Coup D'Etat" (instrumental)
 7
  • KOR: 38,063
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Singles

Title Year Peak positions Album
US
World
"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
"—" 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
2022 Potential Award – Singer Won
2023 New Wave Award – Music Won
Korea Contribution Awards 2023 Cultural Grand Prize Won
Korea First Brand Awards 2022 Male Idol Rising Star Award Nominated
Newsis K-EXPO Cultural Awards 2021 Next Generation Hallyu Star Award Won

Ambassadorship

Year Title Ref.
2023 Public Relations Ambassador for Gyeonggi-do Youth Phone 1388