Kingdom: Legendary War (2021) Episode 2 ⚡

The set featured a lush forest aesthetic and traditional outfits, concluding with a dramatic sword-fighting sequence by Minhyuk.

The episode opens by resolving the suspense from the prequel round. The final global fan vote results for the introductory performances were revealed, establishing the initial hierarchy: Stray Kids (690,971 votes) 2nd Place: The Boyz (574,273 votes) 3rd Place: BTOB (540,621 votes) 4th Place: SF9 (533,458 votes) 5th Place: ATEEZ (504,215 votes) 6th Place: iKON (489,971 votes) Kingdom: Legendary War (2021) Episode 2

The second episode of Kingdom: Legendary War , titled marks the official start of the first competitive round, where groups are challenged to showcase their identity through a representative hit song. After the tension of the introductory "100-Second Performance" rankings, the groups transition from mere introductions to high-concept storytelling on an upgraded, more expansive stage. The "100-Second" Fallout & Rankings The set featured a lush forest aesthetic and

Seeking to rebound from their 6th-place ranking, leaned into their signature "swagger" and musicality. They consulted celebrity peers like Winner’s Mino and Seungyoon to craft a "Musical" themed mashup. This episode set the stage for a tight

This episode set the stage for a tight competition where fandom size, expert evaluations, and self-evaluation scores all weigh heavily on the final outcome.

While the storytelling was praised as impactful, some critics felt the song's remix lost momentum in the middle compared to their past work. 2. iKON – "Love Scenario" + "Killing Me"

The performance transitioned seamlessly from a lighthearted, funk-inspired "Love Scenario" to a dark, gritty "Killing Me".