On May 26, Mnet dropped the teaser for Episode 9 of "Kingdom." The video shows what happened before SF9 and BTOB took the stage for their "NO LIMIT" performances.
"NO LIMIT" is the theme for Round 3 of Mnet's "Kingdom." This means the six competing groups - iKON, The Boyz, ATEEZ, Stray Kids, BTOB, and SF9 - can perform any song they like and bring in any artist they want to collaborate with.
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In Episode 8 of Mnet's "Kingdom," iKON and Stray Kids kicked off Round 3 of the competition. This week, fans can expect "NO LIMIT" performances by SF9 and BTOB.
Keep on reading to know what songs they will perform.
Mnet "Kingdom" Episode 9 Teaser: SF9 Chani Talks to SHINee Taemin + BTOB Practices with a Military Band
In the teaser video for Episode 9 of Mnet's "Kingdom," SF9 Chani is seen inside a car holding his phone and calling someone. It was later revealed that he was calling SHINee Taemin, who is actually his role model.
During the conversation, Chani told Taemin SF9's song choice for the second part of Round 3 (NO LIMIT). He said that SF9 will cover his song "MOVE," which is Taemin's signature song.
SF9 Chani then asked SHINee Taemin about how he set the concept for "MOVE." Taemin answered that the "mood" has a big role in the choreography of the song.
SHINee Taemin went on to give a piece of advice on how SF9 can better express themselves while dancing to the track. He said, "Instead of just dancing because it's the choreography, you have to dance as if the emotion comes out automatically due to my thought."
Later on, SHINee Taemin told Chani that he is looking forward to SF9's performance of "MOVE," which will show the group's own color.
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The teaser video then transitions to the location of BTOB. Eunkwang, Changsub, Minhyuk, and Peniel are seen talking about the concept for the "NO LIMIT" battle. Eunkwang suggested that they can have a stage like a jazz bar.
Peniel then asked if they should feature a live band during their performance. BTOB Changsub chimed in and mentioned the military band he joined during his mandatory military service.
The next scene shows BTOB entering a studio where the military band of the Ministry of National Defense, and then proceeds with practicing the song they will perform for the "NO LIMIT" round. BTOB will re-create "Blue Moon" with a live band.
Mnet Gives Spoilers for "NO LIMIT" Performances by SF9 and BTOB on "Kingdom"
Toward the end of the teaser video for "Kingdom" Episode 9, 45-second no-cut sneak previews of the stages by BTOB and SF9 were shown.
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In the preview for BTOB's "Blue Moon" (Cinema Version), Changsub can be seen with Miyeon, a member of the global girl group (G)I-DLE, shooting a scene for a movie. Afterward, Miyeon runs toward Minhyuk, who appears to be her real lover.
Meanwhile, in the preview for SF9's "MOVE," the members are seen in an all-black outfit as they deliver the song in their unique color and showcase their sexy side.
Watch the teaser video for Episode 9 of Mnet's "Kingdom" below!
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Written by Mhaliya Scott