- For other people known as 'Kai', see Kai.
Kai (카이) is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actor under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group EXO, its sub-unit EXO-K, and the supergroup SuperM.
He made his solo debut on November 30, 2020 with the self-titled mini album.
Career[]
2012: Debut with EXO[]
Kai was revealed as the first member of EXO on December 23, 2011.[1] He debuted as a member of the group and its sub-unit EXO-K on April 9, 2012 with the mini album Mama.
2019: SuperM[]
On August 4, 2019, he was confirmed as a member of the supergroup SuperM.[2] The group debuted on October 4 with their self-titled mini album.
2020: Solo debut[]
On July 3, 2020, it was revealed that Kai was preparing to make his solo debut sometime later in the year.[3] He made his solo debut on November 30 with his self-titled mini album.[4]
2023: Rover, fanmeeting[]
On February 14, 2023, SPOTV News released a report stating that Kai will be releasing an album in March. Hours later, SM Entertainment confirmed the report and added that it will be released mid March.[5] On February 17, it was announced that Kai will be releasing his third mini album, Rover, on March 13, 2023.[6]
On May 4, SM Entertainment announced that Kai will be having a free fanmeeting on May 9, ahead of his military enlistment.[7]
2025: "Adult Swim", Wait On Me[]
On November 5, 2024, SM Entertainment shared plans for Kai's fourth mini album, aiming for release in the first quarter of 2025.[8] On February 10, 2025, SM Entertaiment revealed that Kai will be releasing his fourth mini album in the second quarter of the year.[9] On March 5, SM Entertainment further confirmed that Kai is currently preparing for a mini album aiming for an April comeback. The music video for his new song will began filming the following week.[10] On March 31, Wait On Me was announced to be released on April 21.[11] "Adult Swim" was pre-released on April 3.
Personal life[]
Education[]
He graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul (SOPA) in February 2012.
Relationship[]
On April 1, 2016, local media outlet Dispatch reported that he and Krystal of f(x) were dating and it was confirmed by SM Entertainment on the same day.[12] In June, 2017, SM reported that the couple have broken up due to busy schedules of both sides.[13]
On December 31, 2018, rumors of a possible relationship between he and Jennie of BLACKPINK began to take off when the same local media outlet of the last time posted pictures of the two together on a date, with the information that they also had spent time together in Paris back in October.[14] On January 1, 2019, SM Entertainment confirmed the pair were dating and gave the statement, "Kai and Jennie have become fond of each other". Later that day, YG Entertainment also confirmed the news.[15] On January 25, SM Entertainment revealed that the couple had broken up, but did not reveal the reason for it.[16]
Military service[]
On May 3, 2023, SM Entertainment released a statement that because of a recent change in regulations of the Military Manpower Administration Kai will be enlisting on May 11 as a public service worker.[17] He was discharged on February 10, 2025.[18]
Discography[]
Mini albums[]
- Kai (2020)
- Peaches (2021)
- Rover (2023)
- Wait On Me (2025)
Digital singles[]
- "Adult Swim" (2025)
Remix singles[]
- "iScreaM Vol.14 : Peaches Remixes" (2022)
Features[]
- Taemin - "Pretty Boy" (2014)
Participation releases[]
- ScreaM Records - K-pop ScreaM 1 ("Rover (IMLAY Remix)") (2024)
Videography[]
Blu-rays/DVDs[]
- Kai Japan Special Live 2023 (2023)[19]
Concerts[]
Asia tours[]
Online concerts[]
- Beyond LIVE #Cinema – Kai : KLoor (2021)
- Lynk-Pop: The VR Concert Kai (2024)[21]
Japan tours[]
- Kai Japan Special Live 2023 (2023)[22]
Concert participation[]
- SMTOWN Live "Culture Humanity" (2021)
- SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express@Kwangya (2022)
- SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express@Tokyo (2022)
- Kpop.Flex 2022 (2022)
- HallyuPopFest London 2022 (2022)
- Waterbomb Festival Seoul (2022)
- HallyuPopFest Sydney 2022 (2022)
- 2022 Mokkoji Korea (2022)[23]
- 2022 Powerful K-Pop Concert (2022)[24]
- KAMP LA 2022 (2022) (cancelled)[25][26]
- 2022 Busan One Asia Festival (2022) (cancelled)[27][28]
- INGALIVE UNI-CON in Tokyo Dome (2025)[29]
- SMTOWN Live 2025 Tour (2025)
- Waterbomb Seoul 2025 (2025)[30]
Fanmeetings[]
- aKAIve (2023)
Filmography[]
Dramas[]
- Choco Bank (Naver TV Cast, 2016)
- First Seven Kisses (Naver TV Cast, 2016)
- Andante (KBS1, 2017–2018)
- Spring Has Come (WOWOW, 2018)
- Miracle That We Met (KBS2, 2018)
Variety shows[]
- Jeongwaja (YouTube, 2025) - host
- Detectives: The Trade Secret (Channel A, 2025) - guest[31]
Running Man (SBS, 2025) - guest[32]
Producing and writing credits[]
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[33]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||
| EXO | "Confession" | EXO Planet #5 –EXplOration– | Writing |
Endorsements[]
- Levi's (2018)
- GUCCI Eyewear (2018)
- Bobbi Brown (2020)
Gallery[]
- Main article: Kai (EXO)/Gallery
References[]
- ↑ Newsen: SM 신인티저 공개 두팀 베일벗다, 신비로운 멤버 카이(KAI)만 공개
- ↑ Forbes: Super M, 'The Avengers Of K-Pop,' Unveiled By SM Entertainment And Capitol Music Group
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai Confirmed To Be Preparing For Solo Debut
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai Reveals 1st Teaser For Much-Anticipated Solo Debut
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Kai Confirmed To Make March Solo Comeback
- ↑ @weareoneEXO on Twitter (February 17, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Kai To Hold Fan Meeting Before Enlisting + To Livestream
- ↑ (KR) Sport TV News: SM, 에스파 이후 5년 만에 신인 걸그룹 나온다 "내년 1분기 데뷔"
- ↑ SM Entertainment plans for 1Q and 2Q of the 2025
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai Confirmed To Be Gearing Up For April Solo Comeback
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai Announces April Comeback Date With 1st Teaser For "Wait On Me"
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai and f(x)'s Krystal CONFIRM They Are Dating
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai And f(x)'s Krystal Confirmed To Have Broken Up
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai And BLACKPINK's Jennie Reportedly Dating
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai And BLACKPINK's Jennie Confirmed To Be Dating
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai And BLACKPINK's Jennie Confirm Breakup
- ↑ Soompi: EXO’s Kai Announces Enlistment Date
- ↑ Allkpop: EXO’s Kai completes service, paving the way for a full group comeback
- ↑ @EXO_NEWS_JP on Twitter (July 4, 2023)
- ↑ Soompi: EXO's Kai Announces Stops For 2025 Solo Concert Tour "KAION"
- ↑ @weareoneEXO on Twitter (January 5, 2024)
- ↑ @EXO_NEWS_JP on Twitter (November 6, 2022)
- ↑ K-Odyssey: Hallyu festival '2022 Mokkoji Korea' in Uzbekistan to feature EXO KAI and Ailee
- ↑ K-Odyssey: ‘K-POP concert’ starring PSY, Astro, Kai, and The Boyz to be held in Daegu
- ↑ Billboard: KAMP LA 2022 Enlists Monsta X, Kai, Jeon Somi & More for New U.S. K-Pop Festival
- ↑ Soompi: KAMP LA 2022 Announces Last-Minute Changes To Lineup Due To Visa Issues
- ↑ (KR) Newsis: BOF, 2022 K-POP 콘서트 최종 라인업 공개
- ↑ @BusanCityGovt on Twitter (November 30, 2022)
- ↑ @ingalive on X (February 28, 2025)
- ↑ @waterbomb_seoul on X (April 3, 2025)
- ↑ (KR) My Daily: 엑소 카이, 전역 후 열일 행보…'탐비' 게스트 출격 [공식]
- ↑ (KR) E Daily: 엑소 카이, ‘런닝맨’ 출연… “4월 27일 방송” [공식]
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10023501 under Writers & Publishers)
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