I mean I honestly don't get the aversion moas have to txt going. Stray kids and the Boyz are two groups that are around their level. So you want txt's close competition to get a potential boost from this show and have them completely miss out...? Plus ikon was HUGE in the past and ofc that's different now but it's weird to say "txt don't need this" to me. Why do they need to need it to go... mamamoo was on querndom. They didn't need it but it kept them in the convo with other girl groups in their
From what I've seen even stans of the 4th gen groups participating (not really on here tho) are also really divided on how they feel about kingdom. Most of the gripes have to do with mnet, fanwars, and the toll a survival competition could have on the groups participating.
I personally see both sides of the argument, but all I know is that if they do join you certainly won't see on the internet while it airs. They already get dragged into fights surrounding the show, even though it's very unlikely they'll participate.