# The KingDom

The KingDom (Korean: 더킹덤; RR: Deokingdeom), formerly known as Kingdom (Korean: 킹덤; RR: Kingdeom), is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by GF Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Dann, Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan and Jahan. They debuted on February 18, 2021, with the extended play (EP) History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur.

## History
### Pre-debut

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.

### 2021–2023: Debut and History Of Kingdom series

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. Kingdom's third EP, History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan, and its lead single, "Black Crown", was released on October 21, 2021.
On March 31, 2022, Kingdom's fourth EP, History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann, and its lead single, "Ascension", was released. It was supposed to be released on March 17, but delayed after Arthur and Mujin tested positive for COVID-19. On May 25, 2022, Chiwoo terminated his contract with GF Entertainment citing "personal reasons" and left the group. On August 31, 2022, Hwon was introduced as the newest member of the group. He made his debut with the release of the fifth EP, History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis and its lead single, "Long Live the King", on October 5.
On March 23, 2023, Kingdom released their sixth EP History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin, with the lead single, "Dystopia".
On October 17, 2023, the group released their seventh EP, History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan, with the lead single, "Coup D'etat". The album faced heavy criticism internationally, following the reveal of the album cover, which heavily resembled the cover of the Quran. GF Entertainment later released a formal apology, announcing they would reschedule pre-orders in orrder to redesign the album cover.
On November 20, 2023, GF Entertainment announced that due to worsening health, Louis would be going on a hiatus to focus on recovery. He was however, present for the 2023 AAA Performance.

### 2024–present: Reformation and Realize

On April 3, Kingdom unveiled a coming soon poster for their upcoming comeback, scheduled for April 30. The next day, GF announced the group's name would be changed to The KingDom. On April 7, the group unveiled the scheduler of their eight EP Realize. On January 17, 2025, GF Entertainmend announced Hwon had left the group for personal reasons.

## Discography
### Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures :
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
| Title | Details | KOR | Sales |
| History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur | Released: February 18, 2021 Labels: GF, Genie Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Majestic Departure" "Excalibur" "Night Air" (밤공기) "Picasso" (피카소) "X" "Night Air" (밤공기) (Acoustic ver.) "Excalibur" (Inst.) | 46 | KOR: 4,144 |
| History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo | Released: July 1, 2021 Labels: GF, Warner Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro: Echoes of Nirvana" "Karma" "Eternity" "Magical" "Warning" "Make Us" "Karma" (Inst.) | 15 | KOR: 11,376 |
| History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan | Released: October 21, 2021 Labels: GF, Warner Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro: Legacy of Hatred" "Black Crown" "Fallen Star" "We Are" "Burn" "On Air" "Black Crown" (Inst.) | 14 | KOR: 14,405 |
| History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann | Released: March 31, 2022 Labels: GF, Warner Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro: 宫 (Palace)" "Ascension" (승천) "Blinder" "Illusion" "Appetite" "Promise" (단심가) "Ascension" (승천) (Inst.) | 10 | KOR: 43,500 |
| History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis | Released: October 5, 2022 Labels: GF, Warner Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro: Requiem" "Long Live the King" (백야) "Period" (마침표) "Destiny" "Waka Waka" "Poison" "Long Live the King" (백야) (Inst.) | 7 | KOR: 49,144 |
| History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin | Released: March 23, 2023 Labels: GF, Warner Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro : Stigma (烙印)" "Dystopia (혼 (魂))" "Wind Song (바람의 노래)" "Elements" "My Wave" "Love is Pain" "Dystopia (혼 (魂)) (Inst.)" | 7 | KOR: 57,201 |
| History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan | Released: October 18, 2023 Labels: GF, Warner Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Intro : Apocalypse" "Coup D'Etat" "Love Song" "X-Game" "On My Way" "Sandcastle" "Coup D'Etat" (Inst.) | 7 | KOR: 38,708 |
| Realize | Released: April 30, 2024 Labels: GF, Warner Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming Track listing "Flip that Coin" "Energy" "RusHush" "Gundam" "Best Thing" "Together" | 16 | KOR: 34,844 |

### Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album :
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
| Title | Year | US World | Album |
| KINGDOM ||||
| "Excalibur" | 2021 | — | History of Kingdom: Part I. Arthur |
| "Karma" | 2021 | 8 | History of Kingdom: Part II. Chiwoo |
| "Black Crown" | 2021 | 7 | History of Kingdom: Part III. Ivan |
| "Ascension" (승천) | 2022 | 6 | History of Kingdom: Part IV. Dann |
| "Long Live the King" | 2022 | — | History of Kingdom: Part V. Louis |
| "Dystopia" | 2023 | — | History of Kingdom: Part VI. Mujin |
| "Coup D'etat" | 2023 | — | History of Kingdom: Part VII. Jahan |
| The KingDom ||||
| "Flip That Coin" | 2024 | — | Realize |
| "—" 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 |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2021 | Focus Award – Music | Kingdom | Won |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2022 | Potential Award – Singer | Kingdom | Won |
| Asia Artist Awards | 2023 | New Wave Award – Music | Kingdom | Won |
| Korea Contribution Awards | 2023 | Cultural Grand Prize | Kingdom | Won |
| Korea First Brand Awards | 2022 | Male Idol Rising Star Award | Kingdom | Nominated |
| Newsis K-EXPO Cultural Awards | 2021 | Next Generation Hallyu Star Award | Kingdom | Won |

## Ambassadorship

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