KINGDOM

I. Introduction:

KINGDOM (킹덤) is a seven-member boy group under GF Entertainment. They debuted on February 18, 2021 with their first mini album History of Kingdom : PartⅠ. Arthur.

On January 22, profile photos for the first three members: Dann, Louis and Chiwoo, were released.

Arthur was revealed as the next member on April 17, followed by Ivan on May 29, Jahan on June 30. and Mujin on July 31.

2021: Debut with History Of Kingdom series

At midnight on January 9, 2021, KINGDOM released their first teaser image titled "Gate Open D-40". 12 hours later, the group released the first MV teaser for "Excalibur".

In an interview with Hankyung, Ko Yoonyoung, the head of GF Entertainment, explained that the members represent "seven kingdoms and seven kings", with the first album dealing with the story of King Arthur.

The group released their debut mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅠ. Arthur, at noon on February 18.

On May 31, the group posted a teaser for their second mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅡ. Chiwoo, which was released on July 1.

On September 23, the group posted a teaser for their third mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅢ. Ivan, which was released on October 21.

2022: History of Kingdom : PartIV. Dann, Chiwoo's departure, addition of Hwon, History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis

On February 17, the group posted a teaser for their fourth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann, set for release on March 17. However, on March 14, it was announced that the album would be postponed to March 31, after members Arthur and Mujin tested positive for COVID-19. The album was then released on March 31 with the title track "Acsension".

On May 25, GF Entertainment announced that Chiwoo left the group and terminated his contract with them due to personal issues.

On August 31, Hwon was introduced as the newest member of the group. He would make his debut with them in their upcoming album.

On September 2, the group posted a teaser for their fifth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis, which was released on October 5.

2023: History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin, Arthur's hiatus, History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan

On February 23, the group posted a teaser for their sixth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin.Three hours later, a teaser group photo was released, announcing the album would be released on March 23.

On April 25, it was announced that member Arthur would be going on an indefinite hiatus due to health concerns. Since then he has returned and has been working as usually with the group during the Lotte Family concert and has been active on their official Instagram.

On September 19, the group posted a teaser for their seventh mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan. On September 26, the group posted the comeback scheduler, revealing that the album would be released on October 18.

Fandom Name: KINGMAKER (Kingme)

Official Accounts:

Twitter: KINGDOM_GFent

Instagram: kingdom_gfent

YouTube: GF entertainment

FanCafe: KINGDOM Official

Weverse: KINGDOM

**Dann and Arthur are former members of VARSITY under their names Seungbo & Yunho.

II. Members:

Stage Name: Dann (단) Birth Name: Jung Seungbo (정승보) Position: Leader, Vocalist Birthday: November 1, 1997 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 178 cm (5’10″) Weight: 64 kg (141 lbs) Blood Type: A MBTI Type: ENFJ Kingdom: Kingdom of Change Instagram: @seungbo_today He moved to Dubai when he was 10. He moved back to South Korea in 2016. During his time in Dubai, Dann attended an international English school and chose French as his second language. When he was 19, he was a translator in Dubai for KCON. He knows four languages our Languages (Korean, Chinese, English, French and a little Arabic). He is credited for 11 works on KOMCA Under the name DAN(10033349)

Stage Name: Arthur (아서) Birth Name: Jang Yunho (장윤호) Position: Vocalist, Main Dancer Birthday: April 15, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 178 cm (5’10″) Weight: 57 kg (126 lbs) Blood Type: AB MBTI Type: INFP Nationality: Korean Kingdom: Kingdom of Rain He is a former member of VARSITY under the stage name Yunho. He’s good at street dancing and urban choreography. Arthur helps with the choreography Arthur learned singing from Lee Seungwoo, who is a famous vocal trainer and also an acquaintance of his mother. Arthur made the choreography for their song ‘Blinder‘.

Stage Name: Mujin (무진) Birth Name: Ko Sungho (고성호) Position: Vocalist, Rapper Birthday: November 20, 2000 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Height: 176 cm (5’9″) Weight: – Blood Type: A MBTI Type: INTP-A Kingdom: Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) Soundcloud: @MUJIN Mujin studied English in Los Angeles for 6 months and in Vietnam for 4 months. Mujin understands English, but struggles with expressing himself fully. He is credited for 11 works on KOMCA under the name MU JIN(10033073)

Stage Name: Louis (루이) Birth Name: Yang Dongsik (양동식) Position:Vocalist Birthday: April 8, 2001 Zodiac Sign: Aries Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Weight: – Blood Type: O MBTI Type: ENFP Kingdom: Kingdom of Aestheti

Stage Name: Ivan (아이반) Birth Name: Park Yoosung (박유성) Position: Vocal, Visual Birthday: October 12th, 2001 Zodiac Sign: Libra Height: 182 cm (5’11”) Weight: – Blood Type: A MBTI Type: INTJ Kingdom: Kingdom of Snow Specialties: Bowling and Taekwondo (he has a black belt). He was a part of K-Tigers a few years ago. Ivan was an SM trainee, but left to study acting in college.

Stage Name: Hwon (훤) Birth Name: Shim Youngjoon (심영준) Position: – Birthday: March 12, 2002 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Height: 185 cm (6’1″) Weight: – Blood Type: B MBTI Type: ESTP Kingdom: King of Storm He’s learning Japanese. His MBTI personality type is ESTP

Stage Name: Jahan (자한) Birth Name: Lim Jihun (임지훈) Position: Vocalist, Rapper, Maknae Birthday: August 1st, 2002 Zodiac Sign: Leo Height: 177 cm (5’10”) Weight: – Blood Type: O MBTI Type: ENFJ Kingdom: Kingdom of the Sun He has been dancing for about 7 years. He can beatbox.

III. Discography:

Mini albums

History of Kingdom : PartⅠ. Arthur (2021)

History of Kingdom : PartⅡ. Chiwoo (2021)

History of Kingdom : PartⅢ. Ivan (2021)

History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann (2022)

History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis (2022)

History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin (2023)

History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan (2023)

Participation releases

Peak Time - Survival Round ("Shangri-La") (2023)

Concerts

America tours

KINGDOM Grand America Tour (2023)

Concert participation

KCON Japan 2023 Showcase: NICE TO MEET U (2023)

IV. Awards: