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KINGDOM are a 7-member South Korean boy group formed by GF Entertainment.
The members of KINGDOM are:
Dann
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Louis
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Chiwoo
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Arthur
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Ivan
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Mujin
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Jahan
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KINGDOM made their debut on the 18th of February with their debut mini album History of Kingdom: Part 1. Arthur.
On the 9th of January 2021, the Gate Open D-40 poster was released, beginning the countdown to KINGDOM's debut.
On the 10th of January 2021, the Excalibur M/V teaser (Meteor Ver.) was released.
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On the 11th of January 2021, Arthur's Individual Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 12th of January 2021, Dann's Individual Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 13th of January 2021, Ivan's Individual Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 14th of January 2021, Jahan's Individual Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 15th of January 2021, Mujin's Individual Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 16th of January 2021, Louis' Individual Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 17th of January 2021, Chiwoo's Individual Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 18th of January 2021, the Group Concept Photo 1 (Meteor Ver.) was released.
On the 20th of January 2021, the Excalibur M/V teaser 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
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On the 21st of January 2021, Arthur's Individual Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 22nd of January 2021, Dann's Individual Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 23rd of January 2021, Ivan's Individual Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 24th of January 2021, Jahan's Individual Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 25th of January 2021, Mujin's Individual Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 26th of January 2021, Louis' Individual Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 27th of January 2021, Chiwoo's Individual Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 28th of January 2021, the Group Concept Photo 2 (Eclipse Ver.) was released.
On the 30th of January 2021, the Excalibur M/V teaser 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
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On the 31st of January 2021, Arthur's Individual Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 1st of February 2021, Dann's Individual Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 2nd of February 2021, Ivan's Individual Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 3rd of February 2021, Jahan's Individual Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 4th of February 2021, Mujin's Individual Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 5th of February 2021, Louis' Individual Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 6th of February 2021, Chiwoo's Individual Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 7th of February 2021, the Group Concept Photo 3 (Solar Ver.) was released.
On the 8th of February 2021, the Track List for the album was released, along with the Excalibur M/V teaser.
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On the 16th of February 2021, the History of Kingdom: Part 1. Arthur Highlight Medley was released.
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Just two days later on the 18th of February 2021, the Excalibur M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of their debut mini album History of Kingdom: Part 1. Arthur.
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On the 26th of March 2021, the Excalibur Dance Practice Video was released.
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Dann and Mujin co-wrote the lyrics for both 밤공기 (Night Air) and 밤공기 (Night Air)(Acoustic Ver.).
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The M/V for Excalibur has so far gained 1,622,890 million views, with the views continuing to increase on a daily basis.
History of Kingdom: Part 1. Arthur is set out in a hardback book style case and comes with the Cd, photo book and a random member photo card.
Track List:
Majestic Departure
EXCALIBUR
밤공기 (Night Air)
피카소 (Picasso)
X
Night Air (Acoustic Ver.)
EXCALIBUR (Instrumental)
I kept seeing that a new group was debuting called KINGDOM, and I thought their concept was new and unique, so decided to give their debut title track's M/V Excalibur a watch and I was hooked from the very beginning.
The layout out of the album is pretty simple and to be expected from a new group from a smaller company there is only one version of the album with all the teased pictures within the photo book.
The actual songs on the album pretty much blew me away, each track is different and allows them to showcase each of their talents.
I absolutely love Majestic Departure, I think it's both the perfect introduction for KINGDOM as well as the album and leads perfectly into the next track.
Majestic Departure
I love the intro to EXCALIBUR, for me it gives the song a royal sound, I love the verses, the bridges and the chorus, this song for me is a perfect debut song, every element of this track blends so well together.. I think it's one of those songs that will stand the test of time.
EXCALIBUR
I have to say that 밤공기 (Night Air) has to be my favourite song from this album, I love the melody and I love their voices in this song. I think it shows another side to KINGDOM, from what we have heard via Excalibur. I just think this song is stunning and I fell in love with it from the first listen.
밤공기 (Night Air)
I love 피카소 (Picasso), I love the melody and I love how the chorus is. For me this song doesn't sound like they're rookies, it sounds more like they've been around for a couple of years. This song in general sounds so cute a fresh, it shows yet another side to the group.
피카소 (Picasso)
For me X is another track that makes them sound like they've been on the scene for a while, I absolutely adore this song, the melody and the vocals are sweet and soft.
X
As you may have read above, 밤공기 (Night Air) is my favourite track from the album and Night Air (Acoustic Ver.) is even more stunning, I think it adds even more beauty to this track, it makes the melody and vocals even more breathtakng.
Night Air (Acoustic Ver.)
Because I listen to so many male groups, I always try not find more to get into, but there's something about KINGDOM, their concept is unique and their debut mini album is one of my favourite albums from a rookie group as well as one of my favourite albums so far for 2021.
I can't wait to see what they bring us with their first comeback, they're definitely a group I will be keeping a close eye on in the future and I hope they're successful.
Were you a fan of History of Kingdom: Part 1. Arthur?
Do you have a physical copy?
What were your thoughts on EXCALIBUR as the title track?
Do you have a favourite track from the album?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon!
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さようなら
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再见
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