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 stage featured striking visual contrasts, flaming props, and a climactic backflip. Kingdom: Legendary War (2021) Episode 2
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) The second episode of Kingdom: Legendary War ,
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. The episode opens by resolving the suspense from
Their vocals were considered "on a different level," though some found the mid-section slower than the high-energy dance stages of their competitors. Strategic Takeaways
The performance transitioned seamlessly from a lighthearted, funk-inspired "Love Scenario" to a dark, gritty "Killing Me".
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"