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(Road to Kingdom)

BTS will work even harder. Thank you.

I'd like to thank our stylists.

I love you, Monbebe!

NU'EST will work harder. Thank you.

SEVENTEEN will work hard and stay humble.

Thank you.

Can you name a boy group you know?

BTS.

SEVENTEEN and...

BTS, EXO, GOT7.

Boys you didn't know.

I want to be a singer that is remembered.

I'm going to make them remember me.

Being out of the spotlight is hard.

I'm very competitive.

Their war has begun.

(To take the throne of the Kingdom)

(The war among 7 boy groups begins.)

(Road to Kingdom)

Survive. Road to Kingdom.

(Prelude to the war)

Prelude to the war.

- The war has finally begun. - I'm a man of spirit.

- I'm locked and loaded. - I have confidence.

The throne belongs to us!

- Let's go! - To Kingdom!

(Road to Kingdom)

- Please come in. - Come in? Okay.

Hi.

- Hi. - H... Hi.

- Awkward. - It's awkward.

Hello, I'm Chan Mi of AOA.

I'm Park Bom.

I'm So Yeon, the leader of (G)I-DLE.

I'm YUQI of (G)I-DLE.

Amazing.

Road to Kingdom.

Road to Kingdom.

The time I've been waiting for.

The time has come.

Gosh.

I kind of expected it.

Right.

Somehow, I expected that...

the boy group version of "Queendom" will come.

We had "Queendom", so the next should be Kingdom.

- Yes. - I figured that.

What kind of performance would they show?

I was so curious. I couldn't wait.

Boy groups got "laser-sharp" moves.

Perfect synchronization.

Masculine sexiness? Sensuality?

Those will make it more interesting.

More... Powerful... Like...

I feel like it will be too strong?

How should I put this? I'm expecting powerful performances.

It is worth taking the challenge.

Honestly,

everyone would want to be on the show if they can.

That's how "Queendom" was.

I think the same goes for Kingdom.

There was so much to gain.

And there was nothing to lose.

Honestly, for idols, for singers,

the show gives a rare opportunity...

to have their dream performance.

It's an opportunity to show...

everything without a limit.

So I really think it's worth it.

The thing about competition is that you gain when you win first place.

But even when you're the last or the result isn't good,

you gain and learn a lot.

So don't get discouraged when you're at the bottom.

It means you can only go higher.

So keep up the good work.

Let's go!

Let's go!

I really think...

it's a festival, not a competition.

Everyone can enjoy it. There's so much to see.

People go to...

a festival together...

- to become happy. - Right.

Because I want everyone to be happy,

I think it's a festival.

- You too? - That's so cool. Festival.

- Do you like it? - Very much.

- Okay. - Festival. I love the analogy.

(Take the throne of the Kingdom!)

(Breathtaking performances by seven groups announcing the war)

(Spectacular performances you can't take your eyes off)

(Legendary performances you can only watch on Road to Kingdom!)

(The long-awaited first performance will start soon.)

(The show proceeded after thorough temperature checks...)

(and disinfection of the studio for COVID-19.)

(Road to Kingdom)

(The first boy group on Road to Kingdom is?)

(THE BOYZ)

I want the general public, not just our fans,

to remember the names of all 11 members.

We're a big group.

So knowing our names...

means every one of us impressed them.

(Boys who wish to go to the Kingdom, )

(THE BOYZ)

(A group with all 11 members being the "center")

(Their spectrum keeps expanding! THE BOYZ)

- Gosh. - Oh my gosh.

Is this the beginning?

It's literally a road.

- It's the road! - I guess that's where we should go.

This is so long.

That's the road we should take.

Gosh.

We should do well today.

- We should. - We're fully prepared.

Can we just go straight to it?

- To there? - Let's head straight towards it!

This is the road for us.

We can open the door and go straight to it.

We can just end Road to Kingdom if we just open the door!

- Try it! - Open it!

- Calm down. - Let's go.

Please calm down.

One, two, three!

(Heave-ho)

It won't open.

- Time for the real show. - Let's do well.

Let's tear up the stage.

Let's get it on.

(Let's do it.)

- THE BOYZ. Get it? - Get it!

- Alright. - Let's get it.

- We sent our energy to the stage. - It's going to be fun.

Are we meeting everyone now?

I'm so excited.

It feels new.

I've never felt something like this.

But who's going to come out?

I don't know.

I'm so curious.

Who would it be?

(No group knows which groups are on the show.)

- You're finally going to see them. - Yes.

- How do you feel? - I'm nervous!

- I mean, it was so tightly kept. - Talk about tight security.

- Exactly. - We couldn't even use the washroom.

Seriously, we didn't see a single soul.

- The doors had numbers on them. - That's right.

- Like, "2-1". - Yes.

- "2-2". - They're so strict.

(Oh, someone's here!)

- The order... - Guys, cover your faces.

Must mean something too.

- We must not let our guard down. - Quick. NEW, cover your face.

With your pink hair,

- Keep your guard up. - You stand out.

- We should... - Hey, your hair.

(Startled)

(Jacob is startled.)

No!

(They'll finally meet their contenders!)

(Who is the second team?)

Oh my gosh.

(Here they come.)

- My gosh! - This is ridiculous.

Gosh, here they come. They're coming out.

Which group is this? Who are they?

(Who's the second boy group?)

(VERIVERY)

(They're too handsome to be true.)

(VERIVERY)

(This 7-member boy group belonging to Jellyfish Entertainment...)

(made its debut in 2019.)

(VERIVERY is a creative boy group that oozes fresh charms.)

We debuted just over a year ago, so we think we're still rookies.

And that's why we think that we still have a lot to prove.

With our rookie mindset, we'll show you...

- how ambitious we are. - We're ambitious rookies.

We'll show you how much we, ambitious rookies, love to perform.

We've been working hard to prepare for Road to Kingdom,

so come at us.

(Oh, hold on.)

You went a little too far with that one.

You should apologize. Say sorry.

I'm sorry.

What is this? Is this the road?

- They're covering their faces. - Oh, gosh.

- What is this? - Is this the road?

The stage itself is shaped like a road.

- Oh, I see. Road to Kingdom. - Hey.

(Ta-da! THE BOYZ are here!)

- Hello. - Hello.

My gosh, THE BOYZ are here.

They look like secret agents today.

- Their styling concept... - Cops?

We walked in with our hands held like guns.

I think we managed to intimidate them with it.

(Did VERIVERY intimidate them with the guns?)

The eyes are important.

(We have our swords.)

(Their handsome faces are enough to intimidate everyone.)

That's what we'll do.

The second team is here.

- Another team will enter now. - Oh, my!

(The Jimmy Jib is circling around them!)

(They can't take their eyes off it.)

Gosh, the Jimmy Jib is circling around them.

- Yes, the Jimmy Jib. - What about us?

- Where's ours? - Are we getting one too?

- Oh, over there. - We got two cameras at the center.

It's okay, guys.

- We won't let them beat us. - I wonder who will come out next.

They are here.

(Startled)

(When this entrance signal is blasted in the studio, )

(the names disappear.)

- Cover your faces. - Cover it up.

- The names disappear. - Hey, the names are gone.

- It's gone. - We should cover our faces.

(Who is the third team?)

All white?

What? Why are they all covering their faces?

(When a new kid transfers to a daycare center)

Who are they?

What? Why are they all covering their faces?

- Hello. - Hello.

(They debuted in January 2019 with "Valkyrie", a powerful dance song.)

(They've already completed a concert tour in the US, )

(and their debut single in Japan sold 60,000 copies.)

(ONEUS is going global!)

We had a concert at a venue abroad...

with 4,000 seats, which sold out.

But we can't say...

that everyone in the country knows us yet.

We hope that participating in this show...

can really put us on the map.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello! - Hello!

It's ONEUS.

- Oh, hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

(Hi.)

(Nice to see you.)

I'm nervous.

Hello.

Oh, they must be very close.

We debuted around the same time,

and our schedules had a lot of overlaps, so we saw them very often.

We have a good relationship with them, so this is very cruel.

I wonder who else is joining us.

Guys, beware of the loud noise.

The members of ONEUS will jump out of their skin.

(And he was right.)

(Screaming)

(Totally startled)

(Utterly embarrassed)

Gosh, I'm suddenly feeling nervous.

I wonder who the next team is.

(The next team looks so charismatic even from behind.)

Here they come.

Oh, they're coming out.

(Which boy group is it?)

(Who's the fourth boy group headed to the Kingdom?)

Hello, everyone!

(Golden Child is here to take the stage by storm.)

Hello.

- Hello! - Hello.

They're Golden Child.

Look at their outfits.

They're full of energy.

(Full of energy)

This studio is filled with cool and handsome guys.

- Nice to meet you all. - My, everyone is so good-looking.

(Jang Jun, the official MC of Golden Child, is here!)

(He totally broke the ice.)

- Hello. - My gosh.

- 1, 2, 3. - Hello, we're Golden Child!

- Nice to meet you all! - Nice to meet you all!

(Golden Child burst onto the scene in August 2017.)

(Sexy unison choreography and flawless live performances)

(Golden Child is a perfect boy group.)

This time, we'd like to experiment with various concepts,

vocals, dance moves, and performances.

We want to flaunt our chameleon-like charms.

Watch us and find out how we will seize the throne.

We won't let you down.

(What were the 4 teams up to a week before this meet-and-greet?)

(The day of the first pre-show meeting)

(Peeking in)

- Do you want to build a snowman? - My gosh!

- Hello. - This is amazing.

(Very excited)

- My gosh. - What do we do?

Gosh, my heart is fluttering.

Just seeing the show title made my heart flutter.

- Oh my gosh! - Gosh.

Road to Kingdom.

(ONEUS is equally excited.)

"Road to Kingdom"!

(Very excited)

(What about VERIVERY?)

(Exclaiming excitedly)

Mnet, Mnet!

(Jang Jun is getting hyper again.)

My, look at this nice camera.

Hi, nice to meet you.

- Hello. - Hello.

Guys, Road to Kingdom...

will lead us to the Kingdom.

- I see. Hence, "Road to". - That's right.

- The road to the Kingdom. - Exactly.

We must do our best and make the Kingdom ours.

- Yes, of course. - Sounds like a plan.

- Yes, we must. - We can totally do it.

The show's called Road to Kingdom.

We let that intimidate us when it should've been the other way around.

- This logo totally intimidated us. - That alone was enough to get us.

(They're intimidated by the logo.)

This is more nerve-racking than our debut performance.

- Yes, you're right. - My gosh.

- We can do a good job. - But we shouldn't be intimidated.

We should feel pretty confident...

because we've done a lot of cover performances.

And we've performed at many special venues,

so I really think we can do a great job.

- I believe in us. - I do too.

- We're THE BOYZ. - Yes, we're THE BOYZ.

I got this.

I feel like this ignited something in us.

Your survival instincts never kick in...

- on regular music shows. - That's right.

I don't know what our future holds for us,

but I really want to experience that as soon as possible.

Guys, it's really starting now.

- I know. I'm nervous. - Don't be nervous.

- Look who's talking. - You look most nervous.

Calm down. Please calm down first.

Calm down, guys.

This is our first survival show. How do you guys feel?

- Kang Min, are you nervous? - Yes, I am.

- I admit I'm pretty nervous now. - Really?

Kang Min gets scared most easily out of all of us, you know.

- He's a coward. - A coward and crybaby.

I think he'll cry at least once on the show.

- He totally will. - Yes.

(Everyone thinks he'll cry. Why is that?)

Do you think I'll be the only one crying?

I'm sure every contender is super talented and capable,

- Right. - So we should get the drop on them.

- Totally. - Yes, right off the bat.

- As soon as we meet them... - We must show them.

- But we don't know who they are. - Who else is participating?

But I'm sure not all of them debuted around the same time as we did.

Among the senior groups, what if ONF is participating too?

This is what I want. We'd go in and find out...

that we're the only team on the show.

Turns out, it was...

- a surprise event for us. - A hidden camera prank.

- Then... - Who else is participating?

Will you tell us?

You guys named a few groups that you think you might see on the show.

- Yes. - Will you tell us?

One of the contending teams...

- You can call one of them. - My gosh.

- Amazing! - Seriously?

- We can talk to them on the phone. - We can call them?

- This is fun. - My gosh.

(Rule 1: Talk casually!)

(Rule 2: Answer all questions without hinting at who you are!)

I know who that is. I know that voice.

(Who will each team talk to?)

We should alter our voices.

"Do I have a face to be a king?"

That won't work.

(Embarrassed)

Well, Sun Woo is quick-witted.

- Why don't we have him do it? - Yes, he's quick-witted.

- Who would we get? - My gosh.

We need Jang Jun.

- Yes, totally. - He can do voice impressions.

"Excuse me, who are you?"

(He's ready.)

- We're ready. - Quiet.

(Are we finally doing this?)

(It's ringing!)

(Someone's calling!)

- Someone's calling! - All right, hold on.

- You have to act. - Guys, be quiet.

(Altering his voice)

- Hello. - Hi.

Hey.

Hello.

You called the wrong number.

You called the wrong number.

(The end)

They are being tough.

(Impressed)

Hello.

You called the wrong number.

I hung up.

Let's play hard to get once.

Let's play hard to get once.

- Let's play hard to get once. - My goodness.

- We got the upper hand. - We got the upper hand.

This must be their strategy.

- Don't call them back. - Let's wait.

- Let's wait. - Wait.

(Meanwhile, ONEUS and VERIVERY get ready to talk on the phone.)

(VERIVERY calls first!)

We are calling.

Quickly. What should we do?

- Who will answer the phone? - I will do it.

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

(Laughing)

Hello.

Your voice went hoarse.

Yes. I caught a cold.

A cold? Everyone should be careful not to catch a cold these days.

(Who is he?)

- They aren't calling back. - They aren't calling back.

Maybe they are angry.

Should we call them?

No. They will become impatient and call.

- Let's just call them. - Okay.

It's not a bad idea to be the bigger man.

That's right.

I don't know who they are, but we must beat this group.

We must beat this group no matter what.

(They call again.)

- They called. - They called.

Okay.

Let's apologize first.

Hello.

(Laughing)

Hello.

Hello.

Be honest. You were scared that we wouldn't call again, right?

(Sun Woo is the best.)

I am sorry, but you are wrong.

Which Choi Clan are you from?

I am not from a Choi clan.

What's your last name then?

Vitamin C.

(Vitamin C)

- Vitamin C. - Vitamin C?

Then my last name is "O" namin C.

Which beauty salon do you go to?

(That was a great question!)

"Which beauty salon do you go to?"

They just might go to the same beauty salon as us.

(The beauty salon is a big hint!)

Which beauty salon do you go to?

Do sharp.

(Laughing)

Do sharp.

Do sharp?

(He is so flustered that his real voice comes out.)

(Don't use your real voice!)

Do sharp.

I didn't ask about the notes.

- Fa sharp. - Fa sharp.

(Sighing)

Is this...

(Calm down.)

In which year was your oldest member born?

1961, the year of the bull.

(Annoyed)

(Frustrated)

(Entertained)

(Sighing)

(They can hear how the other group is feeling.)

Why are you sighing?

Are you having a hard time?

(THE BOYZ keeps getting the rug pulled under them.)

Let's exchange an honest question each.

Okay. That sounds good.

Would you shout the group name...

in unison?

Of course. We will tell you.

One.

(We can't give them information!)

Two.

(We will dig up information!)

Three.

Good!

Good!

- Good! - Good!

All right.

We got an idea.

1, 2, 3.

(What?)

I see.

It's a good team.

Yes.

(It's VERIVERY.)

(Ju Yeon's wrong guess makes everyone think it's VERIVERY.)

(Calm down! It's Golden Child!)

Hold on.

- You are VERIVERY, right? - It's Golden Child.

(Ju Yeon used his real voice.)

(Why did you speak?)

(They wouldn't know my voice.)

(You are VERIVERY, right?)

(I know who they are!)

I know who he is! I know that voice!

THE BOYZ. That was Ju Yeon.

(They figured out they are talking to THE BOYZ.)

If you have thought about which groups would be on the show,

would you share your guesses?

Firstly, THE BOYZ's Sang Yeon.

(Laughing)

(Sang Yeon of THE BOYZ)

- Ju Yeon. - Okay.

- Eric. - Okay.

Sun Woo.

(His eyes tremble.)

Should I keep going?

- I mean... - What's wrong?

- It's nothing. - I guessed your group too.

I knew you would be on the show.

I knew you would be on the show.

(He is bluffing.)

(We got him.)

But know this.

We will beat you no matter what.

We will beat you no matter what.

Keep that in mind.

- You must be annoyed. - No.

You are annoyed, right?

See you at the shoot.

(We got played.)

Look at me.

You can see us, right?

We...

Will come...

- And... - Get you.

You will get a scolding.

The victory is...

(His eyes tremble.)

Ours!

(THE BOYZ, let's go!)

(Thinking about the phone call fills him with anger.)

(Why does it suddenly feel hot?)

Is the next group here?

(Who is the fifth boy group on Road to Kingdom?)

Here they come.

(Which group will it be?)

(Everyone stands up.)

(The fifth team is...)

(ONF.)

ONF.

Gosh, it's ONF!

(The junior singers welcome them with enthusiasm.)

Let's go.

We will say hello. 2, 3.

- Lights on! Hello, we are ONF. - Lights on! Hello, we are ONF.

(Hello, we are ONF.)

(They debuted in 2017 and set the fans' hearts on fire!)

("ONF Has Incredible Songs")

(They have both the bright...)

(and dark charms.)

(ONF is a group with many amazing songs.)

We wanted to show our new side...

and let people know about us and our performances.

We visited Road to Kingdom to tell our stories...

and make people see our charms.

(You will fall in love with me)

(I...)

(He feigns ignorance.)

That's our charm.

You are dazzling!

- Hello. - It has been a while.

Please turn my heart on and off.

On and off! On and off!

Many groups are wearing black.

Have you been well?

Of course.

It has been awhile.

- Hello. - Hello.

Do you work out these days?

I resumed working out.

I resumed working out.

Hello.

You should say hello.

You went to my school.

Gosh, don't do that.

- So 2 teams remain. - 2 teams have yet to come.

- Are we the youngest group? - There is ONEUS.

They had a showcase two hours before we did.

(ONEUS debuted 2 hours before VERIVERY.)

The light went on.

(They exclaim in unison.)

(Who is the sixth boy group?)

I don't know. I am nervous.

Now that I am here, I feel very nervous.

Who will it be?

Here they come.

(The sixth team finally enters.)

(How strong will they be?)

Welcome.

- Hello. - Hello.

(What?)

Hello.

(Who are they?)

(Hak Nyeon is confused.)

Hello. Hello.

(This group looks spirited even from the back.)

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

They debuted recently, right?

I see.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

It's them.

The youngest group, TOO, will say hello. 2, 3.

- To be world-class! - To be world-class!

- Hello, we are TOO. - Hello, we are TOO.

- We will work hard. - We will work hard.

- Please take good care of us. - Please take good care of us.

They are the ones who debuted through "To Be World Klass".

(Loud)

TOO debuted through a survival program on Mnet...

titled "To Be World Klass".

(The boy group came to be with an aspiration to go global.)

(TOO had an impressive debut with the dance song, "Magnolia".)

We have nothing to lose.

We want to show our performances and personalities.

We want to hurry up and show people what kind of group we are.

We are excited.

Aren't you... Aren't you curious about us?

My goodness.

You must be nervous.

You must be nervous.

Don't do that.

Let's go.

We will work hard.

Good luck.

I guess we're not the youngest.

- We're the second youngest. - The second youngest.

Their group name is TOO.

- TOO? - TOO.

Don't they look so young?

Yes, they look very young.

- Hello! - Hello!

- Nice to meet you. - Hello.

They've got nothing to worry about.

Golden Child will easily make them feel relaxed.

Nice to meet you.

- Make yourself at home. - Thank you.

- Have you had your lunch? - Yes.

- Did you? - Yes.

We ate rice burgers.

The Golden Child guys were...

so friendly to us...

- and... - We were really thankful.

- They made us feel less nervous. - Indeed.

It's so weird seeing people who we used to see on TV.

For sure.

(Looking around)

(This is amazing.)

Is that our name...

right over there?

This is amazing.

- Our name is up there. - Our names are written here, too.

It says TOO right on the screen.

(Amazed)

I'm frozen right now.

Did we enter from there?

Did we enter from there?

That's so cool!

You're not nervous now, are you?

Seeing them for the first time...

Why are you stuttering?

I really feel like a celebrity now.

My heart is beating so fast.

(Heart, stop beating like crazy.)

- Isn't everyone so friendly? - Yes.

But doesn't it sort of feel...

like the calm before the storm?

(It's like the calm before the storm.)

- There's only one group left. - Right here.

They'll be our mates.

Don't you feel like it's going to be quite a senior group?

- No way. - A really big senior group?

(Who will...)

(come out as the last contestants?)

(The stage is at last signaling for the last group to enter!)

(Everyone is murmuring.)

(Come in!)

Who will it be?

(Meanwhile, the TOO members are jumping out of their seats.)

(He almost had a heart attack.)

We have to be standing.

- Let's stand. - Let's stand up.

Who will it be?

(Everyone is holding their breath as they wait for the last team.)

(We're really curious.)

(The last team is finally walking onto the stage.)

(Amazed)

(Shocked)

(Astonished)

(Speechless)

No wonder they're entering last.

(The team that surprised everyone is...)

(PENTAGON.)

- Hello! - Hello!

- Hello! - Hi.

- Nice to meet you. - Hello.

Is there a team that you wish wouldn't participate in the show?

PENTAGON.

(There's no need to think.)

If I had to name a group...

that I really don't want to see on the show is...

PENTAGON.

We promoted during the same time as PENTAGON,

and they're so experienced that we are no match.

Their vibe is different.

It was hard to match their stage manners.

(Everyone wanted to avoid competing against PENTAGON.)

(Everyone is standing up to welcome the senior group.)

- No way. - Gosh.

I think we'll have to greet twice, once facing here and then here.

Let's introduce ourselves. 1, 2, 3.

- Tentastic! Hello, we're PENTAGON! - Tentastic! Hello, we're PENTAGON!

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

(PENTAGON debuted in October 2016 and are known for their talents.)

(They got very famous with the self-written song, "Shine".)

(February 2020, they released their very first full-length album.)

(They co-wrote 9 of the 11 songs included in the album.)

(Without a doubt, PENTAGON is a very self-sufficient group.)

We'll put in all of the experience,

our charms, and ideas...

that we've built up in our 3.5 years as PENTAGON,

and leave everyone...

breathless with our performances.

We'd really like to show how earnest and energetic...

our team is.

I'm confident.

- I'm confident. - Me, too.

Let's greet them.

Do you mind if we start first?

Let us introduce ourselves.

(Where should we look first?)

(THE BOYZ can go first.)

Sorry.

We'll start.

Let us introduce ourselves to you. 1, 2, 3.

- Hello, we're THE BOYZ. - Hello, we're THE BOYZ.

- Best Be THE BOYZ! - Best Be THE BOYZ!

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

I definitely feel threatened.

We're going to have to step it up.

- Hello, we're Golden Child. - Hello, we're Golden Child.

- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

I was definitely surprised.

I didn't expect them on the show.

Do you think you'll be able to beat PENTAGON?

I think we can beat them now.

I thought about it, but they really came.

We're in big trouble.

We'll try our best...

to beat PENTAGON at least once.

Gosh.

(With the entrance of PENTAGON, the most-feared group, )

(everyone is getting nervous.)

We have to stay standing.

We have to wait until everyone else has taken their seats.

- We have to sit last. - My legs are shaking.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

I think you can all sit now.

We're okay.

Okay.

(Acting awkward)

(They waited until everyone else was seated in their seats.)

Shall we sit now?

Yes, I think we can sit now.

(TOO is finally taking a seat.)

Good.

We were very polite just now.

(They're a gentleman group.)

It seems...

- like everyone is here. - Everyone seems so prepared.

We did too.

We certainly did.

We can be cool, right?

Are you nervous?

No.

- Didn't you take a calming pill? - Yes.

I'm waiting for it to kick in.

(E-TION is waiting for his pill to kick in.)

Everyone is here.

The studio is full now.

How many people are in here?

- It's like 60 people. - 60 people.

(The smallest groups, ONEUS and ONF, have six members each, )

(VERIVERY has 7, PENTAGON has 8,)

(TOO has 10, Golden Child has 10,)

(and the largest group, THE BOYZ, has 11 members!)

(There are 58 participants in the competition in total.)

- Let's do a cheer. - Let's do a group cheer.

- Come in. - Let's huddle.

- Come in, everyone. - We're all getting nervous.

Don't get nervous.

- We're all feeling pressured. - Let's go up.

1, 2, 3. Go.

(Tune in for some hilarious footage of PENTAGON settling in!)

(The first meeting seven days before filming the show)

Let's have fun.

Relax and have fun.

- Relax and have fun. - You're the most nervous one.

Relax and have fun.

(Who's this nervous?)

(Anxious)

(HUI, the leader of PENTAGON, wants to have fun but is nervous.)

(Staying still seems to be very difficult for him right now.)

What?

Road to Kingdom?

Are we finally starting at last?

(Sensing that the camera is on)

(HUI is very shy when it comes to filming reality shows.)

(He's bursting out in laughter in awkwardness.)

I knew it. He's nervous.

- You're here! - Why are you alone?

Why are you acting like you were the first one here?

I was just thinking.

He's trying to look good because this is the first episode.

He's indeed a leader, setting an example for us.

It has been a while since we've had so many cameras filming us.

I feel so weird. We haven't filmed a variety show...

- in a long while. - I'm really excited.

- Isn't it so exciting? - Yes.

On Road to Kingdom,

I want us...

to exceed everyone's expectations...

and surprise everyone.

- We have to be creative. - Yes, creativity.

- That's our strength, after all. - That's right.

- Our creativity is our strength. - Indeed.

We have to really work hard.

We have to work ourselves to our bones.

If we have no bones left, we have to use our organs.

If we don't have organs left, we'll work our best.

(He's showing off his healthy teeth.)

I'm sorry.

- What did you just say? - I'm sorry.

You're very greedy today.

- This isn't greed. - No, keep being greedy.

- Let's be greedy this time. - Let's be greedy.

- Yes. - All right.

Let's be greedy to win,

but also for a lot of screen time.

(That's the key.)

I'm actually really desperate.

We have to be good.

(Why is Jin Ho desperate?)

We've had a change in the number of members...

and were criticized for different things along the way.

That left us in despair a lot of times.

I think this is our chance...

to get over all of that.

That's why we're...

very determined to do well on the show.

- This is the place. - It is.

It's where OH MY GIRL planned their legendary performance.

I watched that!

This was their meeting spot.

(This is where they began planning for their "Destiny" performance!)

I think that's a good idea.

Maybe their good energy will come to us now.

Let's go!

(Let's go!)

Cheers!

(Meanwhile, TOO is trembling in anxiety.)

All the groups are seniors with talent.

I don't think we'll even be able to look up and see their faces.

(He's even more scared.)

You spent a lot of time...

thinking of what other teams would be competing.

That's why you'll be...

You'll be having...

an anonymous chat with one of the competing groups.

- What? - An anonymous chat?

Here?

An anonymous chat? Right now?

Really?

We're going to talk to celebrities?

- Right now? - We're celebrities too!

(Right.)

(Getting excited nonetheless)

Decide on your profile picture and nickname first.

Sure.

Let's act like we're a solo artist.

Let's hold one finger up for the profile photo.

I'll take it nicely.

It looks good.

Look here! It looks so professional.

To really make it seem like we're a solo artist,

let's name ourselves "Real Solo".

(Real Solo)

- That's hilarious. - That's a good idea.

It might be better to keep the exclamation mark out.

You know how we do this for our greeting?

Let's make this our profile picture.

- Okay. - That's a good one.

What's our nickname going to be?

- World. - Globe?

Since our studio is in Nonhyeon-dong,

let's call ourselves "Nonhyeon Globe".

- That's a good name. - Nonhyeon Globe.

(Nonhyeon Globe has entered the chat.)

We can't give away our numbers here.

(Exclaiming)

(A celebrity has come!)

- Who is it? - Real Solo.

- Real Solo? - Real Solo?

- Then it's not a solo? - Real Solo?

- Write "Nice to meet you." - Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

"Nice to meet you." Yeah, hi.

Does that sound too cocky?

- No way. - No, it doesn't.

- It doesn't. - We...

- Okay, got it! - That's how we want to look!

- Say, "We enjoyed the performance." - We enjoyed...

- We enjoyed the performance. - Enjoyed it.

- What did he say? - "We also enjoyed the performance."

(None of them wants to lose this war of nerves!)

- Don't lie! - Lie...

- Say, "Thank you." - Thank you.

Guys, we need to calm down.

What do we do now?

Hold on. Can Woong Gi type?

- You're so bad. - Let's make Woong Gi type.

- I'm... I'm done. - Change.

- Time. - Bear the weight of the crown.

Bear the crown.

(Here comes Woong Gi, the only high schooler in the team.)

- Where is your agency's office? - The location of their office.

(Where is your agency's office at?)

(Gosh. That is a good question.)

What if we say it's in Hapjeong? Somewhere there.

- Just say it's on planet Earth. - In Seoul!

No. No, because...

we should tell them. It's a give-and-take.

- Our office is in Mapo-gu. - Our office is...

in Mapo-gu.

(Our agency's office is in Mapo-gu)

- Can you read it out loud? - Yes, read it.

Hey! I know where it is!

- You know where it is? - Mapo-gu is...

Can I say it?

Say it.

There aren't many entertainment companies in Mapo-gu.

- Is it... - WM Entertainment is in Mapo-gu.

- Really? - WM Entertainment...

I think it's ONF.

Okay. Then, let's ask a question with that in mind.

How many letters does your band name have?

(I'm sure it's four!)

- How many letters? - We have three letters.

- In English. - We have three letters.

Nice. We're doing a good job.

"We have three letters."

- What? - Three letters?

Oh!

O, N, F.

- See? I told you. - O, N, F.

- O, N, F. - On and Off.

And that's how they actually write it.

I'm amazed by Woong Gi who guessed it after just "Mapo-gu".

- You're amazing. - You're an encyclopedia.

Sing us a song.

- We found out too fast. - I know.

Let's ask when they made their debut. It's our turn.

When did you make your debut?

How do we answer to "When did you make your debut"?

- It hasn't been so long. - Say, "It hasn't been so long."

It's been 12 years for Woong Gi.

Woong Gi has 12 years of experience!

It's been 13 years for me!

- Say it's been 13 years. - 13 years.

- 13 years of experience. - Now suddenly...

How are they going to take this?

(It's been 13 years.)

It's been 13 years?

(Who are these guys?)

They don't type anything.

- Wreck-It Ralph joined. - Who's Wreck-It Ralph?

- One more band joined? - One more band?

(TOO is stirred up by the mysterious appearance.)

Hold on.

- What is this - What is this? Who is this?

Wreck-It Ralph?

- Ralph? - Ralph?

Wreck-It Ralph?

- What's going on? Why... - A fist?

I see a fist.

Is there any band that has a fist in the name?

A band like Rocket Punch.

- Who could it be? - DONGKIZ?

- DONGKIZ? It could be. - Oh!

DONGKIZ has a fist in their logo!

(It isn't a cuss.)

(Getting goosebumps)

Amazing! That was amazing!

(But Wreck-It Ralph was...)

- Oh yes! - Oh yes!

Let's go.

(TOO, Nonhyeon Globe ONF, Real Solo)

(PENTAGON, Wreck-It Ralph)

- "Introduce us to your band!" - What? Solo?

Real Solo? He's a solo artist.

- I guess that's possible. - Yeah. You'll just type?

I want to see the profile photo.

(Clue: a straightly stretched hand)

- It's a hand. - It's one hand.

- Is he serious? - He must really be a solo artist.

His hand is quite long.

Let's ask a question.

- Yes, we should. - What were we going to ask?

What was it?

- The last time that they performed. - Right.

- There. - Okay. Okay.

- Our last time was last year. - The second half of last year.

The second half of last year.

- The second half of last year? - Let's tell them too.

- Our last time was early this year. - The first half of this year.

(The first half of this year)

- I see. Who are they? - Hm.

Hold on. The first half of this year?

- The first half of this year. - Then it was very recent.

We're in the first half of this year.

THE BOYZ!

- THE BOYZ and PENTAGON. - Yes.

(PENTAGON came back in February with their first full-length album.)

(THE BOYZ also came back in February with their first full-length album.)

"I liked 'Dr. BeBe'. Can you sing it for us?"

- Nice. That was a nice move. - Go for it.

Can you sing a line of that song?

(I liked "Dr. BeBe." Can you sing a line of that song?")

- They're surprised. - Surprise, surprise!

- They're thinking. - If it takes more than one minute,

- Nice! - Then that means...

We're in charge.

Hold on. We need to think.

We could just make a mistake.

- Hey Dr. BeBe - No.

(Calling Dr. BeBe)

- What do we do? - This will be too obvious.

- Let's tell the truth. - They already know.

- Let's do it. - I'll just say, "Hey, Dr. BeBe."

Okay.

(100 percent from the throat As truthful as it can be)

- That doesn't sound like us. - Done.

Yeah, it doesn't sound like us.

How would they recognize my voice?

- I rasped. - Let's hear it.

- Hey. They sent it. - I got a voice message.

Hey, Dr. BeBe

(What? That's...)

He just sang it.

(Wreck-It Ralph sent a voice message.)

(That is exactly "Dr. BeBe.")

- What's that? - He just sang "Dr. BeBe."

He actually sang it.

(They are confused because of no smokescreen.)

- I think I know who he is. - He just sang it.

- It could be PENTAGON. - Yes.

Hong Seok of PENTAGON.

He sounds like him.

How would they recognize my voice?

- I rasped. - Let's hear it.

- I think they'll know. - You sang too well.

(He gets a bad feeling about it.)

Alright. Let's see now...

Wreck-It Ralph is PENTAGON.

We finished guessing.

(On the other hand, PENTAGON has no clue.)

Nonhyeon Globe?

Is it like a globe in Nonhyeon-dong?

Or maybe the name of their company has the word "earth" in it?

Oh! ONEUS?

- ONEUS? - Globe. ONEUS.

- Their office is there, right? - I'm insanely smart.

(Proud of myself)

- That must be it. - ONEUS.

It's ONEUS. We caught you.

Okay, then...

- It's ONEUS. That's for sure. - Yes.

- Can we say, "Show us your face."? - What?

- The face. - What did you say?

(J-US of ONEUS)

(Let's share one part of the face. We'll share it first.)

Let's beat them to it.

(Oh? What?)

- He's good-looking. - Gosh.

- What? What's that? - He sent his eyes. Gosh.

- His eyebrows... - He's so good-looking.

- Man, I don't know. - One, two, three.

- We're giving them a clue. - Seriously.

You can see my eyes in "Dr. BeBe" music video.

- That's a clue. - No, it's not.

- That's my eye. - Yes, but they can't tell.

They can't tell. They don't care about my eye.

What if they see it and say that's "It's KINO!"?

"Hey, that's KINO of PENTAGON."

Hold on. But...

- Isn't that the eye of... - Right there.

- No, next to it. - Oh, the mole.

- It's KINO's mole. - It's KINO's mole.

(They recognized KINO in 2 seconds.)

- It's KINO's mole. - It's PENTAGON.

I can even see his reflection on his pupil.

- Yes, he's wearing a ring. - He's wearing a ring.

Okay. Let's sum up all the guesses that we made.

Ralph is PENTAGON, right?

- Yes. - And Real Solo...

- is ONF. I think so. - ONF.

Alright. Let me turn it off and on again.

"Turn off and on again."

Do they know who we are? What's going on?

Turn off and on?

Turn off and on...

It must be ONF.

(Thanks to TOO, PENTAGON found out it's ONF.)

They said "turn off and on."

To Globe and Solo.

Nice. Let's be aggressive.

(Do you think you can beat us?)

- That was full-on. - You got my attention.

(Do you think you can beat us?)

(Exclaiming)

- "Do you think you can beat us?" - How scary. I'm so scared.

Hey, that was full-on.

- We can. - Let's show them our get-up-and-go.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

That's true!

That's an educational comment.

That's cute.

Of course!

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

We know even before we try.

- That's right. - Say something cool and leave.

Yes.

The first place is for us.

Well, then.

- Done. - Done!

We were the first ones to leave.

- Okay. - Okay!

Nice!

(How was the group chat?)

They don't know who we are...

but we were quite happy to talk to them.

That's right.

(The real thing starts now!)

(Lee Da Hee, Jang Sung Kyu)

(Gosh, it's a celebrity!)

A journey to the Kingdom.

Road to Kingdom!

Hello, I am the MC of Road to Kingdom, Lee Da Hee.

I'm Jang Sung Kyu.

Good to see you.

- How good-looking Jang Sung Kyu! - Come on.

How beautiful Lee Da Hee!

- Gosh! - Feels good.

These young kids know the way of life.

- I'm so happy. - Yeah.

A journey to the Kingdom.

Road to Kingdom.

It's only the beginning.

When the competition starts,

it will be more intense than the last season.

Your performances will be evaluated with a cool head.

That's right. The way that you will compete has changed.

I believe that's what you want to know the most.

I wanted to know that.

(Yes!)

(A week before they met)

- Road to Kingdom. - Yes.

We're going to do a good job again and make it to the Kingdom.

We have no problem with that. We must make it there.

What was that?

What was that?

(Suddenly, the countdown begins.)

(Everyone's got a surprise)

- What is this? - Seven!

I can't handle things like this.

- I hate these things. - It's been a long time.

Man, I have a pain in my heart.

A journey to the Kingdom. Road to Kingdom.

I only saw him on TV.

- I was amazed to see him. - I got goosebumps.

Before going to the battlefield,

you must prepare.

Here is a list of things that you need to prepare.

- Prepare? - Right now,

an envelope...

- will be delivered to you. - What?

- Did you receive it? - We received it.

- Please open it. - Open it.

Open it. Hurry up and open it.

(They open the envelope hurriedly.)

- There are... - What are those?

- What are those? - What are those?

There are numbers.

What? Numbers?

1, 2,

4, 7, 90.

(What do these numbers mean?)

What do those mean?

- What are these? - What are these?

- Did you check what's inside? - Yes, we did.

The numbers are hints...

for the new competition methods of Road to Kingdom.

(The numbers are hints.)

The new competition methods?

What do those numbers mean?

He is giving us a mission.

Do we need to make deductions?

7, 90.

- Can you scratch it? - Try scratching it.

- Try scratching it. - Really?

This time,

- put against the light. - That's right.

- No way. - The paper is dark.

(I can't find the hint.)

Did anyone figure out what those numbers mean?

ONEUS deduced that seven represents...

the arrival of the seven teams.

There are seven teams.

We think that's what seven represents.

Through four contests,

one team will get eliminated...

and two teams will enter the Kingdom.

We thought that could be the case.

That's incredible.

We made those deductions.

The explanation adds up.

You are smart.

- Your deductions are rational. - That's right.

Did anyone come up with a different explanation?

THE BOYZ came up with a very similar explanation...

- except for one thing. - What is it?

ONEUS said two teams will enter the Kingdom,

but we think 1 team will win and 2 teams will get eliminated.

- Isn't that so sad? - It's so sad.

Isn't that so cruel?

There is a bit of a difference.

All right. Who else?

- HUI, how about you? - We twisted it a bit.

If we flip number seven, it looks like L.

(What?)

It stands for "Load to Kingdom".

(There he goes again.)

(Chuckling)

It should be R.

- R? - It should be R.

- Was it R? - He wants to be funny. Sorry.

I wasn't trying to be funny.

(Gosh, HUI.)

(I want to be alone. Would you please leave?)

Let's do this again. Let's do a retake.

HUI, I heard that you write English lyrics.

My mom is an English teacher.

(Like an ethics textbook, he only speaks the truth.)

Mom, I am sorry.

"Load" has a nice meaning too.

- That's right. - That's right.

With the same set of numbers, they made many deductions.

That's right.

Shall we reveal the meaning?

- Will they tell us right away? - These numbers...

contain the secrets of Road to Kingdom.

We will reveal the meaning now.

I am curious.

Let's start with seven and go down.

Seven teams participate in Road to Kingdom.

There will be four contests in total.

- I knew it. - We were right so far.

However, not all seven teams...

can participate in the four contests.

(Shocked)

So there is an elimination.

- So there is an elimination. - Groups will get eliminated.

Road to Kingdom...

will be different from "Queendom".

(Road to Kingdom will be different from "Queendom".)

No way.

Gosh, I am scared.

A total of two teams...

(A total of two teams...)

They won't get eliminated, right?

Will get eliminated halfway.

(2 teams will get eliminated halfway.)

Will two teams get eliminated?

Who knew two teams would get eliminated?

I never imagined it.

I watched "Queendom" again.

Since no teams got eliminated,

I was like, "This is really nice."

"How peaceful!"

Despite the similar title, this is like a different program.

A total of two teams will get eliminated halfway.

Since we are a newbie group...

We don't know if we will be able to do well against our seniors.

We thought about how we don't want to be eliminated.

I don't want to get eliminated.

This is only the beginning.

I don't want to get eliminated.

I really don't want to experience that.

I really don't want to get eliminated.

Firstly,

the 1st and 2nd contest will take place.

Then one team with the lowest accumulated score...

will be eliminated.

The remaining 6 teams will participate in the 3rd contest.

Again, the team at the very bottom will get eliminated.

That means every performance is important.

The score is accumulated.

In the final performance that will be broadcasted live,

only 5 out of 7 teams...

- will take the stage. - That's so sad.

I want to give the final performance.

- We need to stay at the top. - That's right.

- Five teams? - We need to be vicious.

Let's rise to the top.

Now, what is the meaning...

of the last number, one?"

One team.

One team that enters the Kingdom.

The winner of Road to Kingdom...

will win the qualification to enter the Kingdom.

I am sure everyone knows that.

One is the evaluation criteria for the winner.

What?

- The evaluation criteria? - The evaluation criteria?

One?

- What? - How?

How does one represent the evaluation criteria?

The final winner of Road to Kingdom will have...

the highest accumulated score which encompasses...

the three contests and the final performance...

- which will be broadcasted live. - The accumulated score.

But wait.

An additional team...

will have the opportunity to enter the Kingdom.

So two teams will survive until the end.

(That's great!)

- Thank goodness. - How?

The team that receives the highest score...

for the live broadcast of the final competition...

will also enter the Kingdom...

regardless of the accumulated score.

It might be possible to overturn the results.

The last-minute flip.

One more team will be selected in the final round.

I think we have more chances than we initially expected.

I want to win.

The top one in the accumulated score...

and the top one in the live broadcast.

What happens if it's the same team?

I have a question.

If 1 team places 1st in both the accumulated score...

and the final performance,

does only one team move up?

That's right.

If the team with the highest accumulated score...

(What if that team places 1st on the live voting as well?)

places first in the final performance,

only one team will enter the Kingdom.

That's so cruel.

This really is Mnet.

Things keep exceeding our expectations.

- Things keep springing up. - Yes.

If the team with the highest accumulated score...

receives the most amount of votes in the live voting,

no other teams will advance.

So we can't let our guards down.

The last number is 90.

As we have informed you during the preliminary meeting,

the number represents the 90 Seconds Performance mission.

(This is what we have been waiting for.)

Let's go!

(Come on!)

(Nervous)

- Let's win. - We asked you...

to prepare a 90 Seconds Performance...

that best describes who you are.

Let's now get this war started.

- This is a competition! - A competition!

(This is a competition!)

Bring it on!

All right. The order for the 90 Seconds Performance...

The order.

The order is the most important.

The order! Gosh, that startled me.

- The order... - The order.

- Isn't set. - I see.

- The order isn't set. - What?

(What?)

Your free will decide on the order of performances.

- Free will? - I will count to five.

(I will count to five.)

If you would like to go first, please stand up.

- Shall we go first? - Shall we go?

- Let's go. - Do you want to go first?

- Do you want to go first? - What should be our order? Third?

- What should we do? - Please stand up.

One,

- 2, 3, - Let's go 1st.

- 4, 5. - Let's go.

Five.

(Five!)

(ONEUS and TOO stand up at the same time.)

Is there a reason why you want to perform first?

The senior groups...

must have prepared for the performance diligently.

Their performances might distract us,

so we want to go first and focus on our performance.

- That's why you want to go first. - Yes.

We will let them go first.

Sit down.

- Thank you. - Sit down.

That's neat.

- Good luck. - Thank you.

They are a newbie group that debuted less than a month ago.

I remember how I felt back then.

They must be incredibly nervous.

That's why we decided to let them go first.

The 1st 90 Seconds Performance...

will be given by TOO.

Good luck!

- Good luck! - You can do it!

- Good luck! - Let's go!

- Let's go! - Let's go!

(They cheer more loudly for the newbie group.)

I don't think people were very enthusiastic...

about us joining Road to Kingdom.

Thus, we practiced a lot for the performance.

We will make an effort to show people our growth.

We introduce the group that will give...

the 1st 90 Seconds Performance.

- TOO! - TOO!

(The first performance will be given by TOO.)

Good luck!

("Into the dysTOOpia" by TOO)

They must be so nervous.

This is nerve-wracking.

(The audience is even more nervous.)

I'm getting nervous.

("Into the dysTOOpia" by TOO)

(They changed their debut song, "Magnolia", to a dystopia concept.)

They're doing something!

(Make some noise!)

That guy is a great dancer.

(TOO successfully finished their first performance.)

Go!

That was so cool.

They're so powerful.

You're so cool!

That was awesome!

You guys did great!

- That was amazing. - Awesome!

We know how performing for the first time feels like,

how nerve-racking it can get.

They must've been so nervous,

but they did an excellent job.

Thinking back to when I debuted,

I think they did an incredible job.

I could tell that they practiced a lot.

(Nodding in agreement)

The first performance was so good,

I'm sure the next group is getting even more anxious.

You're right.

We'll now announce the next performers.

Next up is...

He's going to announce it?

- Announce? - He's announcing it?

(Who will be the next group to perform?)

TOO will choose the next performers!

(TOO will choose who'll perform next!)

(Fate is in TOO's hands!)

Make sure to not make any eye contact with them.

Their view of us is...

blocked by Golden Child.

Right, they can't see us.

It's hard to see us from there.

We're safe.

Is there any group that would like to go next?

Don't make eye contact with them, look away!

- Look away. - Look into the distance.

- Everyone, just look straight. - Look straight.

Us!

(Someone is volunteering to go next!)

(ONEUS doesn't care about what order they perform in.)

- There they are. - Someone is volunteering.

That must've been a difficult decision.

It was...

ONEUS that raised their hands...

to go next, right?

- Yes. - That's right.

Then...

(Who will TOO choose?)

since ONEUS volunteered,

we'll choose THE BOYZ.

(No way.)

What a plot twist.

You're so mean!

- We volunteered out of kindness! - This is hilarious.

So mean!

What a plot twist.

Sung Kyu, we have something to say.

We're PENTAGON.

I have a friend in THE BOYZ,

and he's genuinely mad.

Look over there.

It's Hyun Jae.

I'm not mad,

I'm just flustered.

There was a group that wanted to go next!

Why did you have to pick us?

You're mad, indeed.

I'm not mad.

TOO, are you sure you want to choose THE BOYZ?

(Think carefully.)

Yes, we're sure.

(There you go!)

That's right!

THE BOYZ is making use of props...

like swords.

We were eager to see their performance,

and we also thought it'd be fun.

We're sorry.

All right, then.

Let's go!

As per TOO's decision,

next up is THE BOYZ!

I'm definitely looking forward to watching their performance.

I'm excited.

We poured everything we've got into the minute and a half we have.

You should get excited.

("Sword of Victory" by THE BOYZ)

(They're performing as the army of Shilla using swords.)

Is that supposed to be a horse?

I'm really curious about their performance.

(Stay tuned for THE BOYZ's performance!)

They're like the chivalrous army of Shilla.

They seem like they're telling a story.

That's so cool.

(Everyone is screaming.)

They're such amazing dancers.

The performance has been planned out so well.

There they go!

They stood up from their knees.

(That was amazing.)

- That's incredible. - That was a work of art.

I don't think I'll be able to sleep tonight.

I certainly won't be able to.

Close your mouth.

(Closing his mouth)

- That was amazing. - Incredible.

That was such a well-planned performance.

You were so cool!

I think the best one was THE BOYZ's performance.

- THE BOYZ. - Yes.

When they began dancing,

we expected them to do certain moves,

but they surprised us every time.

They really exceeded our expectations.

I had a lot of fun.

There were a lot of people watching us.

And during the running part,

I thought of it as running for Kingdom.

THE BOYZ,

you have to choose the next team now.

And so we're back here again.

I'm just going to look away.

Don't look at them.

Does anyone want to volunteer to go next?

(ONEUS is trying again.)

They raised their hands once again.

Maybe they're going to end up going last.

ONEUS has volunteered for the second time.

- What team will they choose? - Will they choose ONEUS?

They're not going to choose us after asking that, right?

It feels like we're waiting to be chosen. It's nerve-racking.

But...

(Gulping)

(Please don't let it be us.)

(Please.)

He has been warming up for quite some time now.

(Who?)

(Could it be one of us?)

(YUTO is done getting ready.)

We choose PENTAGON.

(This is a good one.)

Let's go!

Next up, we have PENTAGON!

I'm excited.

I bet they'll do an amazing job.

I'm looking forward to this.

We'll put on a performance...

that exceeds expectations.

("Road to the Throne" by PENTAGON)

(They changed up "Shine"...)

(to show their determination...)

(to make it to the Kingdom.)

What is it?

I'm scared.

Amazing.

I'm getting goosebumps.

Gosh.

(PENTAGON's performance has left everyone speechless.)

I felt like I was watching a movie.

That was incredible.

It's a musical!

- I got goosebumps. - Me, too.

I really got goosebumps.

It was 90 seconds long,

but it felt like 20 to 30 seconds.

This was the first performance...

that I watched and got goosebumps from.

It was like we were watching a musical.

Give it up for PENTAGON!

(PENTAGON, as expected!)

PENTAGON!

(Thumbs up)

Now,

I bet everyone is dreading to be the next group.

- Do we go next? - Yes.

Should we go next?

Let's go next.

ONEUS, do you volunteer once again?

What do you think?

Would you like to go next?

Yes, we're going straight.

ONEUS is volunteering once again.

- We've made our decision. - Are you ready?

Who is it?

(It's us, right?)

It's ONF!

What?

(This show is filled with plot twists.)

ONF!

(We love you, ONEUS!)

Next up is ONF!

(The fourth performers are ONF.)

Let's go!

I feel like we haven't had...

a proper chance to show people who we are.

We want to show that ONF is...

a really cool team to all.

("Lights On" by ONF)

(They're making a promise that they'll shine on stage...)

(and show their determination to compete with earnest hearts.)

You're so cool!

Good luck.

It's "We Must Love"!

You love this song.

(Like this?)

They're so refreshing yet sexy.

Something is going to happen.

They're incredible dancers.

They're such amazing dancers.

- They're so good. - My heart is racing.

- They're so cool. - What do we do?

We'll be fine.

(Crying)

"We Must Love"!

They're such amazing dancers.

They're so good.

They can take over the stage...

just with their dancing alone.

Everyone is so good.

Everyone is so determined.

I really don't know.

It's getting harder and harder with each performance.

That was very charismatic yet elegant.

That was ONF, everyone!

That was incredible.

Why does it feel like we've performed already?

Yes, it sure feels like that.

Golden Child will perform next week.

(Golden Child's performance will continue next week.)

Thank you for the great performance.

You have to make your choice now.

ONEUS, would you still like to go next?

Yes, we do.

Let's see who ONF will choose.

I think this will be good timing to go.

- It's our time. - We'd also like to volunteer.

VERIVERY is volunteering to go next for the first time.

We'd also like to go next.

What about Golden Child? Would you like to go next?

We just go along with the river that is life.

- They're like philosophers. - He's so funny.

Since these two teams have volunteered,

you two can...

not play rock, paper, scissors.

We choose Golden Child.

(Golden Child is next!)

(It's one plot twist after another!)

Indeed,

life flows like a river.

The river is flowing faster than I expected.

(He's hilarious.)

It turned out to be a waterfall.

He's such a funny guy.

I thought if we acted relaxed,

you'd make us go later.

I guess you were ahead of me.

It was a waterfall, not a river.

- Next up is Golden Child! - Golden Child!

- Let's go! - Yes!

It's okay.

I don't know.

This is our first performance on Road to Kingdom.

We'll take your breath away for 90 seconds.

("Beginning" by Golden Child)

The lighting looks so cool.

It's going to be amazing.

(They're showing their determination to make their way to the Kingdom.)

I'm getting nervous as well.

(Shocked)

I feel like something is about to happen.

(Getting a heart attack)

This feels the most like a competition performance.

(My goodness.)

That's amazing.

You're so cool!

They're no joke.

I got goosebumps.

They're so cool.

Great job!

That was a very hot and passionate performance...

- by Golden Child. - Golden Child.

- Yes! - We did it!

Let's go!

(Collapsing back to his seat)

Jang Jun,

did the performance flow smoothly like a river? How was it?

This is like a raft ride...

along the Dong River.

That's how it felt.

It was a very difficult performance.

(The performance of Golden Child was thrilling.)

Now you need to make a choice.

- Right. - Only two teams are left.

VERIVERY and ONEUS are left.

ONEUS looks quite exhausted.

- We're not. - We are not.

All right. How do you feel now?

Actually, we prepared something...

- to be selected this time. - What is it?

We'll show how appealing we are.

- We'll start. 1, 2, 3. - 1, 2, 3.

It's a heart!

It's a heart.

Does VERIVERY have something...

to show us?

- You can do better. - You can select them for that.

(Laughing)

- They're the best. - Now, VERIVERY told us...

to give a chance to ONEUS.

- Golden Child needs to choose. - Right.

- You showed us a heart. - Yes.

So...

(Heart racing)

it was nice to see the heart,

and we'll choose VERIVERY.

Let's get it!

(Almost giving up)

My goodness.

We feel sorry for ONEUS.

ONEUS is trying to be happy about the result.

All right.

All right. The next team who will perform...

- is VERIVERY. - VERIVERY.

We'll show you the spirit of rookies who enjoy performing.

- No one is nervous, right? - No.

Let's make a wonderful performance. Let's get it!

They're starting without anyone on the stage.

- The stage is empty. - There's no one.

("FACE it" by VERIVERY)

(It shows VERIVERY will face itself, the others, and the world head-on.)

What's that?

What's going on?

Run. It's the police!

Hands in the air.

I left my wallet at home.

They look awesome.

They're good dancers.

(Marveled)

This is really great.

What's that?

What's that?

It was a really great dance.

I was right.

It was Yong Seung at the end, right?

(The flawless group dance attracted the audience.)

All of them are good.

How come they're so good? It was really awesome.

- It was really well-made. - The ending part was incredible.

Please arrest me.

- They arrested me. - They must be exhausted.

It was really hot. It was VERIVERY!

(VERIVERY showed a literally hot performance.)

It was awesome.

(After the performance is finished, )

(Kang Min sinks.)

I guess he's not well.

Is he hurt?

(Kang Min leaves with Yong Seung helping him.)

I sprained my ankle.

(Kang Min finished the performance without showing it at all.)

I performed worse than I had prepared,

so I feel sorry for the members.

I wonder how it would have been if I had performed better.

I feel...

sorry.

Now, it's up to VERIVERY.

You need to decide the order.

(Laughing)

No one can predict it. I mean it.

I'd like to see their individual talent.

- Do you want to see it? - They need to show their charm.

We don't really want to perform next.

It's really all right with us.

- All right. - You can choose the other teams.

Now that you say it's all right with you,

- I'll give ONEUS a chance. - We'll give them a chance.

Thank you.

ONEUS prepared the last performance!

(ONEUS will show the last 90 Seconds Performance!)

The doves of peace!

ONEUS will start it first and take the throne.

("Phantom of ONEUS" by ONEUS)

(They conceived the idea from the musical "Phantom of the Opera".)

(It shows they will dominate the stage and bring pleasure.)

- It's awesome. - It is.

(Surprised)

How can they move like that?

Here they go!

(Here they go!)

(Getting goosebumps)

(ONEUS made an intense ending.)

The sun is down!

The sun fell down.

The sun has fallen down.

It was awesome.

Now, the 90 Seconds Performances by the 7 teams are all finished.

You all worked so hard.

I really feel sorry that we're the only ones...

- who saw the performances close. - It drives me crazy.

Those were such wonderful performances.

- I was really surprised. - I got goosebumps.

Without considering the competition, I give a big hand to everyone.

- Thank you for your performance. - Thank you for your performance.

- Thank you! - Thank you.

However, Road to Kingdom...

won't end nicely like this.

That's right. Now, you need to...

decide the ranks of the 6 teams...

from 1st to 6th place except for your own team.

This is tough.

It's so brutal here.

Everyone looks at a loss now.

I'll briefly tell you how to add up the scores.

1st place gets 100 points.

- 2nd place gets 80 points. - There's a difference in points.

3rd place gets 60 points, 4th place gets 40 points,

5th place gets 20 points, and 6th place...

gets five points, and the points are added up for the total score.

It's so merciless.

I hate it here.

However, today's score...

isn't related to the main contest.

I feel relieved.

The score isn't added to the accumulated points.

Then why are we doing this?

It's for the honor.

Now, please decide the ranks...

from the 1st place to the 6th place.

How can we decide on this?

Shall we decide on 6th place first?

Shall we say who won first place in turn?

TOO debuted only recently, but they were really good.

I was so surprised at VERIVERY's dance.

I feel sorry, but this team needs to be here.

I agree.

We're done.

My goodness.

I don't have the courage to look at the seniors after this.

It's finished.

- Are you done? - Yes.

Before we announce the result,

does any team think they won first place?

Our team,

when it comes to first place...

(Wait a minute.)

(What's wrong with you?)

(Stop it, HUI.)

When it comes to first place...

Why? Are you not confident?

- HUI. - I'm not confident either.

I don't think our team is in first place.

All right.

(HUI makes them laugh often today.)

I was looking for a team who thinks they won first place.

I was going to say that our team won first place,

but my team members are not confident.

I, in my heart, hope we took it.

As we think,

all the 7 teams deserve to be number 1.

(Come on.)

- That was incredible. - THE BOYZ takes the top!

It was beautiful.

- It was beautiful. - We...

also think all the seven teams...

It's too late.

Now, we need to see the ranks...

of 90 Seconds Performance you decided yourselves.

Are you curious, everyone?

- Yes! - Yes!

Then, let's see the result!

We should be at least average.

I think we should be either in 4th or 5th place.

I think we'll be in fifth place.

We're definitely at the back of the pack.

I wish we didn't rank the lowest.

If we are in the last place, I will be pretty sad.

We will announce the ranking...

in just a bit.

(Oh, come on!)

- That's mean. - That's so mean.

I wonder what commercials they will play.

Finally, I have received the ranking...

of the 90 Second Performance.

- That's right. - Oh, no!

We will announce...

who is in fifth place first.

Road to Kingdom's 90 Second Performance.

(90 Second Performance, 5th place)

In fifth place is...

I'm so nervous.

Please.

I might pass out.

In fifth place is...

(90 Second Performance, 5th place)

(ONF)

ONF.

(Sighing)

Thank you so much.

I'm happy we are not in the last place.

I envy them.

If ONF is in fifth place, that means...

- Are we in sixth place? - No way.

I thought I would be happy if we were in fourth place.

But sadly, we ended up in fifth place.

If we get to move on to the next stage,

you better be prepared.

(90 Seconds Performance ranking, 5th place: ONF, 155)

Next, we are going to find out which team is in fourth place.

I'm more nervous now than when I was on the stage.

We might be in fourth place, just as we expected.

I wish we are in fourth place.

Would you be my fourth place?

Show us the result.

- Which team won fourth place? - Goodness.

90 Seconds Performance. In fourth place is...

(90 Seconds Performance, 4th place)

(Golden Child)

Golden Child.

Golden Child is in fourth place?

We might end up in the last place.

I'm so envious.

I wasn't necessarily satisfied with the result.

The result wasn't so good,

and now I got more competitive.

(90 Seconds Performance ranking, 4th place: Golden Child, 320)

90 Seconds Performance. Next.

Please show us which team is in third place.

Let's go for third place.

Why doesn't anyone think we might have a chance?

Now, we're getting to the upper ranks.

- It's okay. Sixth place is fine. - We can do better next time.

Honestly, I wish he would say our name now.

In third place is...

(90 Seconds Performance, 3rd place)

(VERIVERY)

VERIVERY!

(No way!)

But they were so good!

(Mom, I won third place!)

They seem very happy.

I'm not sure anymore.

It's okay. We can do better next time.

We will do better at the actual competition.

We were expecting...

6th or 7th place.

But we won third place. Thank you so much.

We will work even harder in the future.

Now, we would like to give even better performances...

in the future and win first place in the end.

(90 Seconds Performance ranking, 3rd place: VERIVERY, 340)

Next, let's find out which team won second place.

We will announce the second place.

The teams that aren't mentioned yet are...

PENTAGON, THE BOYZ, TOO,

and ONEUS. There are four teams left.

Which of them will win second place?

Four? That's so many.

- This won't be us. - We don't even have to be nervous.

Road to Kingdom. 90 Seconds Performance.

We will announce second place.

Who won second place?

In second place is...

I'm not even nervous.

I'm desperately hoping that we are in the upper ranks.

Although this won't affect the overall ranking, I had hopes.

- Please. - No way.

(Screaming)

- Please. - No way.

(PENTAGON wins 2nd place in 90 Seconds Performance.)

PENTAGON!

We won second place!

They're in a festive mood.

Just a moment ago, they were very anxious.

We tried to share PENTAGON's story...

- through the performance. - Right.

I suppose the three years and a half we have spent together...

were relatable.

We designed the performance...

solely for the cameras.

So we thought...

we would definitely stand out among other teams.

That's why we reacted like that when we heard we won second place.

After today's shoot,

I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of it.

I will put my soul and all my ideas into this...

and promise you amazing performances.

(90 Seconds Performance ranking, 2nd place: PENTAGON, 480)

We are announcing the result of 90 Seconds Performance.

Now, we will announce which team won first place.

- We don't have hopes, right? - Me neither.

Please.

Road to Kingdom. 90 Seconds Performance.

(Which team will win 1st place in 90 Seconds Performance?)

In first place is...

- I think I know which team. - I think it will be THE BOYZ.

I thought we did better than we imagined.

Which team is the winner today?

In first place is...

Congratulations!

THE BOYZ.

THE BOYZ!

(THE BOYZ wins first place in 90 Seconds Performance.)

We wished we would be able to make it...

in the top three.

Seriously, we had no idea that we would win first place.

This is just a beginning.

We have no idea what to expect yet.

- THE BOYZ. Got it! - Got it!

- Let's keep going. Let's get it! - Let's get it!

(Let's keep going. Let's get it!)

(90 Seconds Performance ranking, 1st place: THE BOYZ, 560)

There was a festive vibe here,

but it's about time...

that two of the teams start to show...

grim looks on their faces.

Now, there are only two teams left, which are in 6th and 7th place.

We are going to announce the one in seventh place first.

Which team won seventh place...

in 90 Seconds Performance?

- I'm nervous. - I'm okay with both.

We had fun. That's what all matters.

It's not necessarily a bad thing.

This might rather motivate us.

In seventh place is...

(90 Seconds Performance, 7th place, TOO)

It's the youngest team.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - You did a great job.

Well done.

TOO is in seventh place, which makes...

ONEUS in sixth place.

We promise you even better performance in the future.

Next time, we will make it to the upper ranks.

Go, TOO!

You can do it!

Although I was ready,

I was deeply hurt.

We are in seventh place now,

which means we can only go up from now on.

We will work even harder to prove that we are also...

qualified contestants of the show...

and to show that we get better.

ONEUS, would you like to say a word, please?

We humbly accept the result.

Now that we have experienced the bitterness of life,

we will work even harder to show a better version of ourselves.

Seriously, I thought I was on "MAMA".

We felt like we were in the wrong place.

We got to explore what it is like today,

so we will do better next time.

(90 Seconds Performance ranking, 6th place: ONEUS, 145)

(90 Seconds Performance ranking, 7th place: TOO, 122)

Regardless of the ranking,

we would like to give a round of applause to all of you,

who prepared and gave great performances.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - Good work.

- Good work. - Well done.

Survive. Road to Kingdom.

The theme of the first competition...

is this.

(What's the theme of the 1st competition?)

The theme of the first competition is...

"Song of King"!

Until K-pop has become an internationally beloved genre,

there had been numerous boy groups that made contributions to it.

Choose the King, which is the group you think was the best,

and prepare a performance for the first competition.

I think the theme really suits...

the title of the show, "Road to Kingdom".

If we get lucky,

we might be able to win first place this time.

I think in this mission,

the choice of the song will be very crucial.

The theme is "Song of King".

We promise to show you...

a performance like a king's banquet.

Let's begin the first competition.

Now, the real game starts.

We will show you ONF's true ability.

We must go up. We are confident.

You can look forward to it. We will not disappoint you.

That's so cool.

They were in seventh place.

Look at their arms.

Goodness. The rearrangement.

They have completely changed it.

Which team won 1st place in the 1st competition?

Please show us the result.

My heart is beating so fast.

- In 7th place is... - In 7th place is...

I can't watch it.

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