Kai (South Korean singer)

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Kai
Kai - 2016 Gaon Chart K-pop Awards red carpet.jpg
Kai at the 5th Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards in February 2016
Born Kim Jong-in
(1994-01-14) January 14, 1994 (age 30)
Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Occupation
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Years active 2012—present
Labels S.M. Entertainment
Associated acts
Korean name
Hangul 김종인
Hanja 金鍾仁
Revised Romanization Gim Jong-in
McCune–Reischauer Kim Chong-in
Stage name
Hangul 카이
Revised Romanization Kai
Signature
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Kim Jong-in (born (1994-01-14)January 14, 1994), better known as Kai, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He is a member and one of the main dancers of the South Korean-Chinese boy group EXO and its sub unit EXO-K.

Early life

Kai was born on January 14, 1994, in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. He began dancing when he was eight years old. He originally did jazz dance, but after watching The Nutcracker he began to train in ballet[1] while in the third grade.[2] He stated that his parents initially wanted him to learn Taekwondo and the piano. He began training in hip-hop after joining S.M. Entertainment.

Kai graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2012.

In 2014, during EXO 90:2014 show, Kai stated that he wanted to become a singer after watching Shinhwa.[3]

Career

EXO

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Main article: Exo (band)

Kai was the first EXO member to be formally introduced to the public through teaser trailers. His first teaser was released on December 23, 2011.[4] He appeared in twelve more trailers released in the following three months, and had his first televised performance with Luhan, Chen and Tao on SBS Gayo Daejeon event on December 29, 2011.

Kai participated in the promotional dance unit "Younique Unit", with Luhan, Taemin, Eunhyuk, Hyoyeon and Henry where they performed the single "Maxstep". The music video was released on October 30, 2012.[5] Kai was also a member of the dancing group, "S.M. The Performance", with Lay, Yunho, Taemin, Minho, Donghae and Eunhyuk. They performed the dance piece "Spectrum" in 2012.[6] Also in 2012, Kai appeared in Girls' Generation-TTS's music video "Twinkle" along with Chanyeol, Sehun and Baekhyun.[1]

Solo activities

Kai won the 'Singing Jjang of 10th SM Teen Best Contest'.

In 2008, Kai made a brief appearance in TVXQ's music video, "HaHaHa Song" along with EXO members Suho and Chanyeol.[2]

In 2014, Kai was featured in Shinee member Taemin's song "Pretty Boy".[7]

In 2016, Kai made his official acting debut as the male lead in the web drama 'Choco Bank'.[8] The drama went on to achieve record breaking views.[9]

Personal life

In April 2016, Kai was confirmed by S.M. Entertainment to be in a relationship with Krystal, member of labelmate girl group f(x).[10]

Discography

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Year Title Peak chart
position		 Sales
(DL)		 Album
KOR
Gaon
2012 "Maxstep" (with Younique Unit) — N/A PYL Younique Volume 1
2014 "Pretty Boy" (Taemin featuring Kai) 33 Ace
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Videography

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Main article: Exo videography

Dramas

Year Title Role Network Notes
2012 To the Beautiful You Himself SBS with EXO-K members
2015 EXO Next Door Himself Naver TV Cast Recurring; Fictional version of himself
2016 Choco Bank Kim Eun-Haeng Main Character

Variety shows

Year Title Role Network Notes
2012 Asian Hero Guest Channel V Thailand with EXO-K
Top Chinese Music Interview BTV
Tooniverse Interview Tooniverse
NetEase Interview NetEase
Sina Live Chat Sina
EXO's Mini Live
Asia Lover True Music
Red Cross Youth Ambassadors Main
2013 Star King Guest SBS with Baekhyun, Xiumin, Suho, Luhan, S&ehun (July 6, 13 & 27, 2013)
Immortal Songs 2 KBS Ep. 116:

Baekhyun, Lay, D.O., Chen, Kai, Sehun and Xiumin

Ep. 118 - Heartthrob Special Part 1:

Baekhyun, Chen, Xiumin, Lay, Luhan, Kai, Sehun and D.O.

Ep. 119 - Heartthrob Special Part 2:

Baekhyun, Chen, Xiumin, Lay, Luhan, Kai, Sehun and D.O.
Idol Star Athletics Championships Competitor MBC Team B: Suho, Luhan, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Sehun, Kris, Kai and Tao
Dancing 9 Guest Mnet with Lay
Hello Counselor KBS Ep. 145 with Lay
We Got Married MBC Ep. 32 - with Suho visiting Lee Tae-min and Son Na-eun couple
2014 Running Man Guest SBS Ep. 209 with Sehun
EXO 90:2014 Main Mnet Ep. 1, 3, 6 & 11
2015 SurpLINEs EXO Line TV with Sehun, Xiumin, Chanyeol and Tao
Guerilla Date Guest KBS with Xiumin, Chanyeol, Lay, Sehun and Chen
After School Club Guest Arirang Ep. 165 with Baekhyun
Oh! My Baby SBS Ep. 85 & 86
2016 Yummy! Yummy! Letv with Sehun

Radio shows

Year Title Role Network Notes
2012 Hong Jin Kyung 2 O'clock Guest KBS Cool FM with EXO-K
Sukira - Kiss the Radio KBS Cool FM
Younha's Starry Night MBC Standard FM
Choi Hwa Jung's Power Time SBS Power FM
ShimShimTapa MBC Standard FM
2013 ShimShimTapa MBC Standard FM
Cultwo Show SBS Power FM with Baekhyun, Chanyeol, Suho, D.O.., Kris, Xiumin & Lay
Cultwo Show SBS Power FM with Suho, Chanyeol, Sehun, Baekhyun and D.O..
Sukira - Kiss the Radio KBS Cool FM with Xiumin
Sukira - Kiss the Radio Special DJ KBS Cool FM with Suho
Oven Radio Main 1theK Originals Ep. 3 The Star (Chanyeol, Kris, Sehun, Kai & Tao)

Ep. 5 The First Snow (Suho, Kai, Kris, Chanyeol & EXO)
2014 ShimShimTapa Guest MBC Standard FM with EXO-K
Jang Yoon-ju's Rooftop KBS Cool FM with Chanyeol
Park Kyung Lim 2PM Radio MBC Standard FM with Baekhyun
2015 Old School SBS Power FM with Suho and Chanyeol
Lee Guk Joo's Youngstreet Special DJ SBS Power FM

Hosting

Year Title Role Network Notes
2012 Inkigayo Special MC SBS (27/5/2012)
2013 Inkigayo SBS (11/8/2013)

Music video appearances

Year Song Artist Notes
2008 "HaHaHa Song"[12] TVXQ with Suho and Chanyeol
2012 "Twinkle"[13] Girls' Generation-TTS with Baekhyun, Chanyeol and Sehun
"Maxstep"[14] Younique Unit
2014 "In Summer"[15] Deux EXO 90:2014 MV Remake

References

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