Rumored Lineup For Mnet’s “Road To Kingdom 2” Is Released — Netizens Have Mixed Reactions

How are these groups even in the same category?

In 2020, Mnet held the first series of Road To Kingdom, which saw groups compete for a chance to appear on the show Kingdom through their performances and fan votes. The lineup saw a range of experiences, with the likes of PENTAGON (who debuted in 2016), Golden Child (who debuted in 2017), and TO1 (who joined the show only weeks after debuting in 2020).

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The members of PENTAGON
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The members of Golden Child
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The members of TO1 (formerly TOO during the show)

It was recently revealed that the show would be returning for a second series.

On May 1, an alleged lineup of the show was released, including groups like CRAVITY, ATBO, xikers, THE NEW SIX, YOUNITE, and 8TURN.

When the rumored lineup was released, the reactions were very different. Some fans used the announcement to share clips of the groups to get fans excited.

But others were confused by the disparity in the groups’ experience. In particular, while the first season saw groups with a wide range, the new lineup saw a huge difference when it came to the groups and CRAVITY, who debuted back in 2020.

Fans of CRAVITY also shared their anger as the group is overworked, and netizens know how exhausting this kind of show can be, both physically and mentally.

When it came to ATBO, netizens shared their sympathy as the members have to do another survival show, blaming the poor management of IST Entertainment.

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Mnet’s survival shows have always struck fear in the hearts of netizens, especially when it comes to idols that have already debuted. With a history of overworking idols and “evil-editing,” fans are hoping the groups participating will benefit more than any issues that might happen.

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