Kai (entertainer, born 1994)

South Korean singer (born 1994)

In this Korean name, the family name is  Kim.

Kai

Kai in 2023

Born|

Kim Jong-in

(1994-01-14) January 14, 1994 (age 31)

Suncheon, South Jeolla, South Korea

Education| School of Performing Arts Seoul
Occupations|

* Singer
* actor
* dancer

Years active| 2011 (2011)–present
Musical career
Genres|

* K-pop
* R&B
* Hip hop soul

Instrument| Vocals
Labels|

* SM

Member of|

* Exo
* Exo-K
* SM Town
* Younique Unit
* SuperM

Website| Official website

Musical artist

Korean name
Hangul|

김종인

Hanja|

金鍾仁

[citation needed]
RR| Gim Jongin
MR| Kim Chongin
Stage name
Hangul|

RR| Kai
MR| K'ai

Kim Jong-in (Korean: 김종인; born January 14, 1994), better known by his stage name Kai (카이), is a South Korean singer, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Exo, its subunit Exo-K, and South Korean supergroup SuperM. He debuted as a soloist on November 30, 2020, with his first extended play (EP) Kai. Apart from his musical career, Kai has also starred in various television dramas such as Choco Bank (2016), Andante (2017), and Spring Has Come (2018). He is recognized for his dancing in South Korea and K-pop,[1] and is regarded by various publications as a fashion icon.[2]

## Early life

[edit]

Kai was born on January 14, 1994,[3] in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, as the youngest member of his family, with two older sisters.[4][unreliable source?] Despite his parents initially wanting him to learn Taekwondo and the piano, Kai began to train in ballet while in third grade after watching The Nutcracker,[5] and started jazz dancing when he was eight years old in the fourth grade of elementary school. His father, now deceased, was the most important benefactor of his encounter with dance, which was of great significance to his life, according to a film about his growth story featured in Gucci's 2019 project "The Performers". Kai attended high school at School of Performing Arts Seoul, from which he graduated in 2012.[6]

## Career

[edit]

See also: Exo

### 2011–15: Debut and career beginnings

[edit]

Kai at a fansigning event, August 2013

In 2007, encouraged by his father, Kai participated in and won SM Entertainment's Youth Best Contest and signed with the company at the age of thirteen years old. He then began training in hip-hop dance.[7] On December 23, 2011, SM announced Kai as the first member of the company's upcoming boy group, Exo.[8] He made his first televised performance alongside fellow Exo members Luhan, Chen and Tao as well as other SM artists at the year-end music program SBS Gayo Daejeon on December 29, 2011.[9] The group officially debuted in April 2012 and has since gained significant popularity and commercial success.

In October 2012, Kai participated in the promotional group Younique Unit alongside labelmates Eunhyuk, Henry, Hyoyeon, Taemin and Luhan. The group released a single titled "Maxstep" as part of the collaboration between SM Entertainment and Hyundai.[10] Later in December 2012, he joined the dance group SM The Performance, along with fellow member Lay, TVXQ's Yunho, Super Junior's Eunhyuk and Donghae, Shinee's Minho and Taemin.[11] The group first made its appearance at the event SBS Gayo Daejeon on December 29, and performed their single "Spectrum". The single was officially released the next day.[12] In August 2014, Kai was featured in the song "Pretty Boy" from Shinee member Taemin's debut album.[13]

### 2016–2019: Acting career and SuperM

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Kai at the Lotte Family Concert in Seoul, June 2018

In January 2016, Kai made his acting debut as the male lead in the web drama Choco Bank,[14][15] which achieved record-breaking viewership.[16] In December 2016, he starred in two episodes of the special web drama 7 First Kisses which was produced by Lotte Duty Free.[17]

In January 2017, Kai was announced to be starring as the male lead in the KBS teen drama Andante, playing a high school student.[18][19] In February 2017, he was cast in the Japanese drama Spring Has Come, based on the Japanese novel of the same name.[20] The drama marks the first time a non-Japanese actor taking a lead role on a drama produced by the broadcasting station Wowow.[21]

In December 2017, Kai was chosen as the cover model for December's issue of The Big Issue, a magazine known for helping the homeless. The magazine sold out 20,000 copies within the first two days, and until now, 80,000 copies have been sold, which records the highest number of copies sold since the magazine's start in July 2010.[22] In 2018, Kai was cast in KBS' melodrama The Miracle We Met.[23]

On August 7, 2019, Kai was confirmed to be a member of SuperM, a "K-pop supergroup" created by SM Entertainment in collaboration with Capitol Records. The group's promotions are scheduled to begin in October and are aimed at the American market.[24][25] Kai has been selected as the first Gucci Eyewear Men Global Ambassador in Korea.[26] SuperM debuted with the group's self-titled debut EP on October 4, 2019.[27]

### 2020–2023: Solo debut and enlistment

[edit]

On July 3, 2020, SM Entertainment announced that Kai's first solo album was currently under production with the goal of being released in the second half of 2020.[28] On October 12, he was announced to have become the first ever male muse of the cosmetics brand Bobbi Brown.[29][unreliable source?][better source needed]

On November 30, 2020, Kai released his debut extended play Kai and its lead single "Mmmh".[30] The album peaked at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart and has been certified Platinum by the KMCA.[31]

On November 30, 2021, Kai released his second extended play Peaches and its lead single of the same name.[32] The album peaked at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart and has also been certified Platinum.[33]

In February 2023, SM confirmed that Kai plans to release a new solo album Rover on March 13.[34] On March 13, Kai released his third extended play Rover and its lead single of the same name.[35]

On May 4, 2023, SM Entertainment announced that Kai would have a fan meeting titled, "Kai's aKAIve", at YES24 Live Hall on May 9 at 19:00 (KST) and also broadcast live on Exo's official YouTube channel, two days before he enlisted to the military.[36][37]

### 2025–present: Upcoming album

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On February 11, 2025, a day after Kai's discharged from the military, he hosted a special live broadcast on Exo's YouTube, TikTok, and Weverse accounts titled Kai: Happily Ever After.[38] On March 5, it was reported that Kai is set to release his fourth EP in April 2025, with music video scheduled to film next week.[39]

## Personal life

[edit]

### Military service

[edit]

On May 3, 2023, SM Entertainment announced through Exo's official fan club that Kai would have to fulfill his military mandatory service as a social service worker on May 11.[40] He was officially discharged from service on February 10, 2025.[41]

## Fashion and endorsements

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In March 2020, Kai became the ambassador for the Italian high-end luxury fashion house Gucci with the Chinese actress Ni Ni.[42] Later that year Kai became the first male Muse for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.[43] On September 14, 2021, the city of Seoul announced that they selected Kai as the face of the brand and a global ambassador for Seoul Fashion week Spring 2022.[44] On November 1, Kai appeared in the online showcase "TUCSON Beyond Drive," a collaboration between Hyundai Motors and SM Entertainment, where he presented a music performance titled "Follow Your Hidden Light" that combines K-pop and AR technology.[45]

In January 2022, Charmzone Mask selected Kai as their new model, "hoping that it will deliver a youthful and trendy image of Charmzone's premium mask products".[46] BlackYak Climbing Crew selected Kai as model for The Black Yak BCC collection.[47] Later that year, Kai became the muse for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty.[48]

## Discography

[edit]

See also: Exo discography and SuperM § Discography

### Extended plays

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List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, sales figures, and certifications  Title  | Details  | Peak chart positions  | Sales  | Certifications

|
|
|
|

KOR
[49] | JPN
[50] | US
Heat.
[51] | US
World
[52]
Kai |

* Released: November 30, 2020
* Label: SM Entertainment
* Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

| 3 | — | 7 | 11  |

* KOR: 359,563[53]

* KMCA: Platinum[54]

Peaches |

* Released: November 30, 2021
* Label: SM Entertainment
* Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

| 2 | 14 | — | —  |

* KOR: 265,201[55]
* JPN: 6,710[56]

* KMCA: Platinum[54]

Rover |

* Released: March 13, 2023
* Label: SM Entertainment
* Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

| 1 | 12 | — | —  |

* KOR: 246,576[57]
* JPN: 4,055[58]

Wait on Me |

* Released: April 21, 2025
* Label: SM Entertainment
* Formats: CD, digital download, streaming

| 2 | — | — | —  |

* KOR: 215,591[59]

"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

### Singles

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#### As lead artist

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List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album  Title  | Year  | Peak chart
positions  | Album

|
|
|

KOR
[60] | US World
[61]
"Mmmh" (음)  | 2020  | 26 | 15  | Kai
"Peaches"  | 2021  | 73 | 13  | Peaches
"Rover"  | 2023  | 23 | 12  | Rover
"Adult Swim"  | 2025  | —[A] | 7  | Wait on Me
"Wait on Me"  | 98 | —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

#### As featured artist

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List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album  Title  | Year  | Peak chart
positions  | Sales
(DL) | Album

|
|
|
|

KOR
[60] | US World
[61]
"Pretty Boy"
(Taemin featuring Kai) | 2014  | 33 | 15  |

* KOR: 53,588[64]

| Ace

### Other charted songs

[edit]

List of other charted songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, and name of the album  Title  | Year  | Peak chart positions  | Sales
(DL) | Album

|
|
|
|

KOR
Down.
[65]
"Maxstep"
(as part of Younique Unit) | 2012  | —  |  | PYL Younique Volume 1
"Deep Breath"  | 2014  | 91  |

* KOR: 12,485[66]

| Exology Chapter 1: The Lost Planet
"I See You"  | 2019  | —  |  | Exo Planet #4 – The EℓyXiOn [dot]
"Nothing on Me"  | 2020  | 37  |  | Kai
"Amnesia" (기억상실)  | 39  |
"Reason"  | 36  |
"Ride or Die"  | 41  |
"Hello Stranger"  | 40  |
"Vanilla"  | 2021  | 75  |  | Peaches
"Domino"  | 77  |
"Come In"  | 78  |
"To Be Honest"  | 74  |
"Blue"  | 73  |
"Black Mirror"  | 2023  | 88  |  | Rover
"Slidin'"  | 91  |
"Bomba"  | 86  |
"Say You Love Me"  | 90  |
"Sinner"  | 96  |
"Walls Don't Talk"  | 2025  | 58  |  | Wait on Me
"Pressure"  | 67  |
"Ridin'"  | 69  |
"Off and Away"  | 70  |
"Flight to Paris"  | 68  |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

### Songwriting credits

[edit]

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.[67]

Year  | Artist(s)  | Song  | Album  | Lyrics

|
|
|
|

Credited  | With
2019  | Exo  | "Confession"  | Non-album single  | Yes  | Chanyeol, Danke, Dominique Logan, Darious Logan

## Filmography

[edit]

See also: List of performances by Exo in media

### Television series

[edit]

Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Ref.

|
|
|
|

2012  | To the Beautiful You | Himself  | Cameo (Episode 2)  | [68]
2017  | Andante | Lee Shi-kyung  | First lead role  | [18]
2018  | Spring Has Come | Lee Ji-won  | Japanese drama  | [20][69]
The Miracle We Met | Ato  |  | [23]

### Web series

[edit]

Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Ref.

|
|
|
|

2015  | Exo Next Door | Himself  | Recurring; Fictional version of himself  | [citation needed]
2016  | Choco Bank | Kim Eun-haeng  | Debut act  | [14]
7 First Kisses | Kai  | Episodes 4–5  | [17]

### Television shows

[edit]

Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Ref.

|
|
|
|

2018  | Under Nineteen | Special director  |  | [70]
2019  | Sooro's Rovers | Cast member  |  | [citation needed]
2021  | Honeymoon Tavern | Episode 1–9  | [71][72]

### Web shows

[edit]

Year  | Title  | Role  | Notes  | Ref.

|
|
|
|

2021  | The Devil Wears Jungnam 2 | Cast member  | with Bae Jung-nam  | [73]
Idol Dictation Contest | Season 1  | [74]
The Godfather | Musician Assistant  | with Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Jong-min  | [75]
New World | Cast Member  |  | [76][77]
2022  | Kai's Bucket List | Himself  |  | [78]
2025  | Changing Majors | Host  | Season 6  | [79]

### Music videos

[edit]

Year  | Title  | Director(s)  | Ref.

|
|
|

2012  | "Maxstep" (as part of Younique Unit) | Un­known  | [80]
2020  | "Mmmh"  | Jason Kim
(FLIPEVIL)  | [81]
2021  | "Peaches"  | Jeon Soo-bin, Choi Ji-woo  | [82]
2023  | "Rover"  | Lee Hye-in
(2eehyeinfilm)  | [83]
2025  | "Adult Swim"  | Park Min-soo  | [84]
"Wait On Me"  | Song Tae-jong  | [85]
Guest appearances
2014  | "In Summer" (remake; Deux) | Un­known  | [86]

## Concerts

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### Headlining tour

[edit]

Title  | Date  | City  | Country  | Venue  | Ref.

|
|
|
|
|

Kai Japan Special Live 2023  | January 28, 2023  | Nagoya | Japan  | Nagoya Congress Center — Century Hall  | [87]
January 29, 2023  | Osaka | Orix Theater
January 31, 2023  | Yokohama | Pacific Convention Plaza
KaiOn  | May 17, 2025  | Seoul | South Korea  | SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium | [88]
May 18, 2025
May 24, 2025  | Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Mega Star Arena
June 7, 2025  | Macau | China  | The Londoner Arena
June 14, 2025  | Jakarta | Indonesia | Tennis Indoor Senayan
June 21, 2025  | Singapore  | The Star Theatre
July 12, 2025  | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei Music Center
July 27, 2025  | Quezon City[a] | Philippines | Araneta Coliseum
August 2, 2025  | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome
August 6, 2025  | Yokohama | Japan  | Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall
August 7, 2025
August 16, 2025  | Hong Kong  | China  | AsiaWorld–Expo, Hall 10

### Online concert

[edit]

* Kai : KLoor (Beyond LIVE #Cinema) (2021)

## Awards and nominations

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See also: List of awards and nominations received by Exo

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination  Award ceremony  | Year  | Category  | Nominee / Work  | Result  | Ref.

|
|
|
|
|

Asian Pop Music Awards[b] | 2021  | Best Male Artist (Overseas)  | Kai (开) | Won  | [90]
People's Choice Award (Overseas)  | Won
Best Dance Performance (Overseas)  | "Mmmh"  | Nominated  | [91]
Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2022 | Best New Male Entertainer  | New World | Won  | [92]
Golden Disc Awards | 2020 | Disc Bonsang  | Kai (开) | Nominated  | [93]
KBS Drama Awards | 2018 | Best New Actor  | The Miracle We Met | Nominated  | [94]
Best Couple Award  | Kai (with Ra Mi-ran)
The Miracle We Met | Nominated
MAMA Awards | 2023 | Best Dance Performance – Male Solo | "Rover"  | Nominated  | [95]
StarHub Night of Stars  | 2018  | Favourite Korean Drama Character  | Andante | Won  | [96]

## Notes

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1. ^ "Adult Swim" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 31 and 186 on the Circle Download Chart and the Circle BGM Chart, respectively.[62][63]

1. ^ Promoted as Manila.
2. ^ Hosted by the Hong Kong Asia Pacific International Group and Sunway Records, the Asian Pop Music Awards bases its winners on "Asian Pop Music Chart" which opened in September 2019.[89]

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