Netizens Wonder If Mnet "Kingdom" Will Happen After Going Through List Of Potential K-Pop Boy Groups

Which groups do you think will appear on Mnet "Kingdom"?

JeonAe, Kpopmap Editor
2 min to read · Published : Jan 5, 2021

Netizens Wonder If Mnet "Kingdom" Will Happen After Going Through List Of Potential K-Pop Boy Groups

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The talks of potential K-Pop boy groups being cast on the survival program Mnet "Kingdom" is a hot topic among netizens these days. Previously, Kpopmap had talked about how 3 groups had already confirmed their appearance through a special stage collaboration on Mnet "Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2020".

With that being said, some are guessing that about 3 more teams might appear on the survival show.

However, many netizens pointed out through an online community that there is not much K-Pop boy groups who might actually fit the criteria to appear as contestants.

Based on the amount of first week of album sales, the netizen had listed down the rankings of K-Pop boy groups.

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It was noted that all 3 teams which had confirmed their appearance (THE BOYZ ATEEZand Stray Kids) have recorded to have sold more than 200,000 albums.

If Mnet were to cast groups similar to this level or those higher, netizens pointed out that it might be groups such as TXT, GOT7or even MONSTA X.

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However, some suggested that it is unlikely that GOT7 will appear in such programs even if Stray Kids was not there. Some also shared that MONSTA X might not be appear in "Kingdom" because ShowNu would have to enlist in the military this year. Others commented that SM Entertainment would never let NCTmembers to appear on the show. A few also shared that there is no way NU'ESTwill be going on another survival show.

With that being said, others also began to wonder if Mnet "Kingdom" will take place successfully.

In both "Road To Kingdom" and "Kingdom", Mnet had set a certain criteria to cast the boy groups but compared to "Queendom" there was no specific requirements. Perhaps this was why they might be having difficulty in casting the groups onto the show.

What do you think about the situation? Who do you think might appear on the show?

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ATEEZ At Coachella Week 2 Was A Ritual Of Love & A Warcry At The Same Time

ATEEZ gave us one of the most unforgettable performances for week 2 of Coachella 2024 and I have some thoughts about it.

Ishani Sarkar, Kpopmap Editor
3 min to read · Published : Apr 22, 2024

ATEEZ At Coachella Week 2 Was A Ritual Of Love & A Warcry At The Same Time

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The cozy comfort of a much-awaited Saturday morning was settling in when I tuned in to the Coachella Week 2 "Sahara" stage live broadcast. Having witnessed the absolute grandeur of ATEEZ's Week 1 performance at Coachella, I was mostly expecting a reiteration of the same iconic level for Week 2. However, what we got was something out of this world.

One phrase kept going round and round in my mind as I watched this ATEEZ set at Coachella week 2. This is a ritual of love. Love for music, love for performance, and very distinctly, love for each other. ATEEZ's Coachella week 2 performance was not just one of the best performances at Coachella this year, but it was a glorious invocation of the muses. Having studied literature and art for all my life, I cannot possibly think of a better way to describe the breathless brilliance of this performance.

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Getting the obvious out of the way, of course, ATEEZ's confidence, panache, showmanship, vocals, rap, dance, and all other technicalities were much more polished than in week 1. The boys were now more aware of the stage, and having had one go at it, they were definitely more relaxed. In Korean, this state of mind where one recognizes scope or room to expand is called "yeoyu" (여유).

Yeoyu is something you see in a seasoned warrior, and when our Captain walked onto the stage that night with his members, ATEEZ looked nothing short of warrior princes coming for the throne. Every single member stood out in their own unique way, with their versatile talents on full display. The visuals were top-tier, as always, the styling - en pointe, and the vibes - immaculate. The rap came across power-packed and smooth, the vocals were resounding yet delicate when need be, and energy was at an all-time high. These men knew what they were doing, even with the slightest gaze they held out to the audience, and the effortlessness of it all elevated the performance to a whole new level.

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This time, it was as if ATEEZ was putting their lives on the line and thankfully, the camera work delivered in picking up the detailed nuances of this performance. Even as I write this, I'm taken back to SeongHwa, sword in hand, screaming into the sky to call forth the last ounce of strength he needed to pour his all into his art. When SeongHwa roared, like lightning sent back to the heavens, the lump in my throat threatened to escape, only to be held back by the realization that I was looking at a spitting image of Sung JinWoo from "Solo Leveling". Now, I need that live-action to happen, and I need SeongHwa to play humanity's greatest hunter.

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The very next thing I remember is a singular black tear running down his cheek as he stared right down at the camera. This moment has gone viral and for good reason, too, as artists flock to SeongHwa, having found their new muse.

However, it wasn't just the aesthetics of it all that left an impression. To me, as an ATINY and a Hallyu Journalist, this tear represented how far ATEEZ had come. The unstilted passion, diligence, hard work, and endless struggle they endured culminated in this one defining moment when they were on top of the world. ATEEZ, who started from nothing, created something, and won everything, were declaring to the world that they were just getting started.

The respect ATEEZ had for the Coachella stage, for the audience, and for everyone who supported them, especially ATINY, is what that tear symbolized to my eye, but like all art, this, too, is up to your interpretation.

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