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 stage featured striking visual contrasts, flaming props, and a climactic backflip. 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
Episode 2 highlighted the diverse strategies of the "Legendary" groups. prioritized high-concept visuals and physical risks, iKON focused on remixing their massive hits to show versatility, and BTOB doubled down on emotional resonance and vocal stability. Episode 2 highlighted the diverse strategies of the
The most senior group in the competition, , chose to focus on their greatest strength: pure vocal power. They transformed their beloved ballad into a traditional Korean (Gugak) inspired theatrical piece.