Kai (singer)
| Kai | |
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 Kai at the SMTown Live World Tour in Seoul | |
| Born |
Kim Jong-in January 14, 1994 Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | EXO |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Religion | Christian |
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Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012—present |
| Labels | S.M. Entertainment |
| Associated acts | |
| Website | |
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Kai (Hangul: 카이), born Kim Jong-in (Hangul: 김종인; hanja: 金鍾仁) on January 14, 1994, in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, is a South Korean singer, dancer and actor. He is a member 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 then after watching The Nutcracker he began to train in ballet[1] when he was in the third grade of elementary school.[2] He stated that his parents initially wanted him to learn Taekwondo and the piano. He developed his current technical expertise of hip hop, popping, and locking 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]
| Kai | |
| Hangul | 카이 |
|---|---|
| Revised Romanization | Kai |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 김종인 |
| Hanja | 金鍾仁 |
| Revised Romanization | Kim Jong-in |
Career
EXO
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 next three months, and had his first televised performance with Luhan, Chen and Tao on SBS Gayo Daejeon event on December 29, 2011.
Kai was associated with 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 associated with the dancing group, "S.M. The Performance", with Lay, Yunho, Taemin, Minho, Donghae and Eunhyuk where the performed
"Spectrum".[6] Kai appeared in Girls' Generation-TTS's music video "Twinkle" along with Chanyeol, Sehun and Baekhyun.
Solo activites
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.
In 2014, Kai was featured in SHINee's Taemin's song "Pretty Boy".[7]
In January 2016, it was announced that Kai would be making his official acting debut as the male lead in web drama 'Choco Bank'.[8]
Discography
| Year | Song | Album | Artist | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||||
| Gaon | ||||
| 2012 | "Maxstep" | PYL Younique Volume 1
|
Younique Unit | — |
| 2014 | "Pretty Boy" | Ace
|
Taemin ft. Kai | 33 |
Videography
Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | To the Beautiful You | Himself | SBS | with EXO-K members |
| 2015 | EXO Next Door | Kai | Naver TV Cast | Recurring; Fictional version of himself |
| 2016 | Choco Bank | Kim Eun-Haeng | Main Character |
Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Hello Counselor | Guest | KBS | Ep. 145 with Lay |
| Dancing 9 | Mnet | with Lay | ||
| 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: | ||
| Idol Star Olympics Championships | Competitor | MBC | Team B: Suho, Luhan, Xiumin, Baekhyun, Sehun, Kris, Kai and Tao | |
| We Got Married | Guest | Ep. 32 - with Suho visiting Lee Tae-min and Son Na-eun couple | ||
| Running Man | SBS | Ep. 171 and 172 with EXO without Chanyeol | ||
| 2014 | Running Man | SBS | Ep. 209 with Sehun, Taemin, Soyou, Moon Hee-joon, Eun Ji-won, Danny Ahn, Chun Myung-Hoon | |
| 2015 | Guerilla Date | KBS | with Xiumin, Chanyeol, Lay, Sehun and Chen | |
| After School Club | Arirang | Ep. 165 with Baekhyun | ||
| 2016 | Yummy! Yummy! | Letv | Letv | with Sehun |
Radio Shows
Music Video appearances
| Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TVXQ | "HaHaHa Song" | with Suho and Chanyeol |
| 2012 | Girls' Generation-TTS | "Twinkle" | with Baekhyun, Chanyeol and Sehun |
| Younique Unit | "Maxstep" | ||
| 2014 | Deux | "In Summer" | EXO 90:2014 MV Remake |
References
- ↑ deedeegii. "EXO’s Kai Transforms into a Ballerino for The Celebrity". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "Kai discusses his friend in HOTSHOT and learning ballet | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "EXO's Kai proves to be a fan boy of Shinhwa + S.M.ROOKIES perform Shinhwa's 'Wild Eyes' | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "SM unveils first member, Kai, of mysterious rookie group". Newsen (in Korean). 2011-12-23. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ↑ "SM Entertainment's dance unit 'Younique' releases "MAXSTEP" MV | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "SM Entertainment's dance unit 'SM The Performance' releases "Spectrum" | allkpop.com". www.allkpop.com. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
- ↑ "Taemin reveals track list for solo debut album 'Ace'". 2014-08-13. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
- ↑ crystalcove. "EXO’s Kai Makes Official Acting Debut With Lead Role in Web Drama". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
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