The popular music competition program by Mnet, ‘Road to Kingdom: ACE OF ACE’, concluded with a grand finale as the group CRAVITY clinched the ultimate victory. In the live broadcast final held on November 7th, KST, CRAVITY emerged victorious after intense competition with other groups in the TOP 5. As a result, ONEUS took 2nd place, 8TURN came in 3rd, YOUNITE secured 4th, and The CrewOne finished in 5th.
CRAVITY began the first episode with a disappointing 7th place but turned the tables by securing 1st place in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rounds. In the final stage, they artistically expressed their journey on ‘Road to Kingdom’ through ‘HISTORIA’, earning high praise from other groups for “emotionally portraying their universe.”
In their victory speech, CRAVITY expressed pride and gratitude towards the members and reflected on the journey of striving for fans and the team. They were awarded a prize of 100 million won and the opportunity to be part of the 2025 KCON lineup.
The finalists also showcased new song performances. YOUNITE presented a powerful stage like medieval knights with ‘Faith’ produced by leader EunSang, and The CrewOne delivered a free-spirited performance of their debut song ‘Hit The Floor’. ONEUS completed a glamorous vampire concept with ‘I KNOW YOU KNOW’, while 8TURN offered an energetic hip-hop stage with ‘SPEED RUN’.
The ‘Road to Kingdom’, rebranded after about four years since its first broadcast in 2020, received great attention by newly highlighting the skills and potential of boy groups. CRAVITY’s victory marked an important milestone showcasing their growth and potential. Expectations are high for the leaps each team will make in the future through this competition.
The season, ending with CRAVITY’s success, provided K-POP fans with a true performance feast and heightened expectations for the future of boy groups. It will require much interest and support for their upcoming stories and growth.
