Kai (entertainer, born 1994) explained

Kai
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Birth Name:Kim Jong-in
Birth Date:14 January 1994
Birth Place:Suncheon, South Jeolla, South Korea
Education:School of Performing Arts Seoul
Years Active:–present
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Instrument:Vocals
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Hangul:김종인
Rr:Gim Jong-in
Mr:Kim Chongin
Hangulstage:카이
Rrstage:Kai
Mrstage:K'ai

Kim Jong-in (; born January 14, 1994), better known by his stage name Kai, is a South Korean singer, model, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo, its sub unit 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 widely considered to be one of the best dancers of South Korea and K-pop,[1] and is among the most influential Korean fashion icons.[2]

Early life

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] 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

See also: Exo.

2011–15: Debut and career beginnings

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

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–present: Solo debut and enlistment

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]

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 enlist to the military.[36] [37]

Personal life

Military service

On May 3, 2023, SM Entertainment announced through Exo's official fan club that Kai would have fulfill his military mandatory service as a social service worker on May 11.[38]

Fashion and endorsements

On March, 2020, Kai became the ambassador for the Italian high-end luxury fashion house Gucci with the Chinese actress Nini.[39] Later that year Kai became the first male Muse for Bobbi Brown Cosmetics.[40] 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.[41] 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.[42]

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."[43] BlackYak Climbing Crew selected Kai as model for The Black Yak BCC collection.[44] Later that year, Kai became the muse for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty.[45]

Discography

See also: Exo discography.

Extended plays

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSalesCertifications
KOR
[46] 		JPN
[47] 		US
Heat.
[48] 		US
World
[49]
Kai 3 — 7 11
Peaches
  • Released: November 30, 2021
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
2 14 — —
  • KMCA: Platinum
Rover
  • Released: March 13, 2023
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
1 12 — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart
positions		Album
KOR
[56] 		KOR Hot
[57] 		US World
[58]
"Mmmh" (Korean: 음)202026 92 15Kai
"Peaches"202173 — 13Peaches
"Rover"202323 — 12Rover
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory

As featured artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart
positions		Sales
Album
KOR
US World
"Pretty Boy"
201433 15 Ace

Other appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearSales
Album
"Maxstep"
2012PYL Younique Volume 1
"Deep Breath"2014
"I See You"2019Exo Planet #4 – The EℓyXiOn [dot]

Songwriting credits

All credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association, unless stated otherwise.[61]

Filmography

See also: Exo videography.

Television series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012To the Beautiful YouHimselfCameo (Episode 2)
2017AndanteLee Shi-kyungFirst lead role
2018Spring Has ComeLee Ji-wonJapanese drama[62]
The Miracle We MetAto

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Exo Next DoorHimselfRecurring; Fictional version of himself
2016Choco BankKim Eun-haengDebut act
7 First KissesKaiEpisodes 4–5

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Under NineteenSpecial director[63]
2019Sooro's RoversCast member
2021Honeymoon TavernEpisode 1–9[64] [65]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021The Devil Wears Jungnam 2Cast memberwith Bae Jung-nam[66]
Idol Dictation ContestSeason 1[67]
The GodfatherMusician Assistantwith Tak Jae-hoon and Kim Jong-min[68]
New WorldCast Member[69] [70]
2022Kai's Bucket ListHimself[71]

Music videos

YearTitleDirector(s)
2012"Maxstep" [72]
2020"Mmmh"Jason Kim
(FLIPEVIL)		[73]
2021"Peaches"Jeon Soo-bin, Choi Ji-woo[74]
2023"Rover"Lee Hye-in
(2eehyeinfilm)		[75]
Guest appearances
2014"In Summer"

Concerts

Headlining tour

Date! scope="col"
CityCountryVenue[76]
January 28, 2023NagoyaJapanNagoya Congress Center — Century Hall
January 29, 2023OsakaOrix Theater
January 31, 2023YokohamaPacific Convention Plaza

Online concert

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by Exo.

Award ceremony! scope="col"
YearCategoryNominee / WorkResult
Asian Pop Music Awards2021Best Male Artist (Overseas)Kai (开)[77]
People's Choice Award (Overseas)
Best Dance Performance (Overseas)"Mmmh"[78]
Blue Dragon Series Awards2022Best New Male EntertainerNew World[79]
Golden Disc Awards2020Disc BonsangKai (开)[80]
KBS Drama Awards2018Best New ActorThe Miracle We Met[81]
Best Couple AwardKai
The Miracle We Met
MAMA Awards2023Best Dance Performance – Male Solo"Rover"[82]
StarHub Night of Stars2018Favourite Korean Drama CharacterAndante[83]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: EXO's Kai Launches and Models New Gucci Capsule Collection. Teen Vogue. Khan. Aamina. 22 February 2021. 23 July 2022. September 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210919053631/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/exo-kai-gucci-capsule-collection. live.
  3. Web site: Exo-K: My name is 카이, 세훈. Exo-K: My name is Kai, Sehun. TenAsia. ko. Hwang Hyo-jin. May 1, 2012. July 4, 2016. August 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160817230614/http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/14268. live.
  4. Web site: Get to Know Exo's Kai's Older Sisters and Kamong Cafe. Channel-K. July 18, 2019. November 3, 2020. November 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201130023929/https://channel-korea.com/exo-kai-sister-kamong-cafe/. live.
  5. Web site: 엑소 카이, 어릴적 꿈 이뤘다...'발레리노'로 로맨틱한 변신. Star Naver. ko. May 27, 2014. February 26, 2018. October 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191022055244/https://m.star.naver.com/exo/news/end?id=2872109&langCode=ko. live.
  6. Web site: [EatYouUp] 120209 Exo Kai Graduation Ceremony01]. YouTube. EatYouUp19940114com. April 14, 2012. November 3, 2020. May 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220507165328/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-ngcy_IH7o. live.
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  8. News: SM 신인티저 공개 두팀 베일벗다, 신비로운 멤버 카이(KAI)만 공개. SM unveils first member, Kai, of mysterious rookie group. Newsen. ko. December 23, 2011. January 25, 2016. October 26, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026232337/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201112230835211001&search=title&searchstring=%C4%AB%C0%CC. live.
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  14. Web site: Kai to star in Web drama. Kpop Herald. January 11, 2016. February 26, 2018. September 24, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924191218/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201601111813194681943_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  15. Web site: 'Choco Bank' featuring Exo's Kai teaches viewers about finance. Kpop Herald. February 15, 2016. February 26, 2018. September 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200928001218/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201602151513046499521_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
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  18. Web site: Exo's Kai to star with Jeong Da-bin in 'Andante'. Kpop Herald. January 11, 2017. February 26, 2018. September 24, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200924185916/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201701111720118333151_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  19. Web site: Exo's Kai gets rebellious in 'Killing School'. Kpop Herald. January 19, 2017. February 26, 2018. September 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920170031/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201701191143198910556_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  20. Web site: Exo's Kai to star in Japanese TV drama. Kpop Herald. March 1, 2017. February 26, 2018. September 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200920170421/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201703011934514872184_2&ACE_SEARCH=1. live.
  21. News: 엑소 카이, 일본드라마 '봄이 왔다'로 첫 주연...넓혀가는 연기돌 행보. Naver. Xports News. ko. March 1, 2017. March 1, 2017. October 22, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191022102111/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000707584. live.
  22. Web site: [문화광장] '빅이슈', 엑소 카이 재능 기부에 최다 판매]. Naver. Korean Broadcasting System. ko. December 12, 2017. December 12, 2017. December 13, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171213082058/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=056&aid=0010528007. live.
  23. Web site: Exo's Kai to join new KBS drama. Kpop Herald. February 26, 2018. February 26, 2018. October 20, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020215752/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201802261310189794908_2. live.
  24. News: Super M, 'The Avengers Of K-Pop,' Unveiled By SM Entertainment And Capitol Music Group. Forbes. Jeff Benjamin. August 7, 2019. August 14, 2019. August 9, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190809181715/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2019/08/07/super-m-the-avengers-of-k-pop-unveiled-by-sm-entertainment-and-capitol-music-group/#355dfa061381. live.
  25. News: SM Entertainment and Capitol Records Team Up to Launch Super M. Billboard. August 8, 2019. August 14, 2019. August 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190814084930/https://www.billboard.com/video/bbnews080819tiffanykpop2-8526949. live.
  26. Web site: Exo's Kai Chosen As 1st Korean Male Global Ambassador For Gucci Eyewear. Soompi. en. September 16, 2019. October 26, 2019. December 5, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191205072115/https://www.soompi.com/article/1352809wpp/exos-kai-chosen-as-1st-korean-male-global-ambassador-for-gucci-eyewear. live.
  27. 'K-Pop Avengers' SuperM Arrive with Cinematic 'Jopping' Music Video: Watch. Billboard. October 21, 2019. April 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200427190533/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8532145/k-pop-avengers-superm-jopping-video-mini-album. live.
  28. Web site: 2020年大驚喜！Exo 舞王 KAI 出道八年首次 solo 發行專輯啦～. Korea Star Daily. July 3, 2020. November 3, 2020. November 16, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116130711/https://www.koreastardaily.com/tc/news/128075. live.
  29. Web site: Exo's Kai: The Evolution Of 'GUCCI Boy' To The First Ever Male Muse Of Makeup Brand 'BOBBI BROWN'. Kpopmap. October 13, 2020. November 3, 2020. November 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110220651/https://www.kpopmap.com/exo-kai-the-evolution-of-gucciboy-to-the-first-ever-male-muse-of-makeup-brand-bobbi-brown/. live.
  30. Web site: 엑소 카이, 솔로 데뷔...30일 'Kai' 발매 [공식]]. EXO's Kai, solo debut... Released 'Kai' on the 30th [Official]. Naver. Sports DongA. ko. Jeon Hyo-jin. November 11, 2020. November 11, 2020. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111000938/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000869959. live.
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  32. Web site: 엑소 카이, 1년 만에 솔로 컴백...30일 새 앨범 발매. EXO Kai, solo comeback after 1 year... New album release on the 30th. Naver. Xsports News. ko. Jo Hye-jin. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. November 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211111011738/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/311/0001372032. live.
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  34. Web site: EXO's Kai to release a new album in mid-March. Korea JoongAng Daily. en. Cho Yong-jun. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. February 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230214102456/https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2023/02/14/entertainment/kpop/Kpop-Korea-EXO/20230214114803685.html. live.
  35. Web site: EXO's Kai releases 3rd mini album 'Rover'. The Korea Herald. Hong Yoo. March 13, 2023. March 20, 2023. March 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230320021145/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230313000683. live.
  36. Web site: ko:[팝업★]엑소 카이, '급 입대' 이틀 전 팬들 만난다..무료 팬미팅 결단. [Pop-up ★] EXO's Kai, meets fans two days before his 'rapid enlistment'...free fan meeting decision. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003629632. Naver. Herald POP. ko. Kim Ji-hye. May 4, 2023. May 11, 2023. May 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230510190102/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003629632. live.
  37. Web site: ko:"돌아와 박살낼 것...기다려달라" 카이 입대 D-2 팬미팅, 웃으며 안녕[종합]. "I will come back and smash... Please wait" Kai enlistment D-2 fan meeting, goodbye with a smile [comprehensive]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005127821. Naver. MK. ko. Park Se-yeon. May 9, 2023. May 11, 2023. May 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230510182529/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0005127821. live.
  38. Web site: ko:"엑소 컴백 준비했으나.." 카이, 5월11일 입대→사회복무요원 대체 복무[공식]. "I prepared for EXO's comeback..." Kai, enlisted on May 11 → alternative service as social worker [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000720047. Naver. Newsen. ko. Bae Hyo-joo. May 3, 2023. May 3, 2023. May 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230503104427/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000720047. live.
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  43. Web site: 엑소 카이, 참존 마스크 모델 발탁. ko. January 26, 2022. February 13, 2022. February 13, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220213113134/http://www.ksilbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=925242. live.
  44. Web site: 엑소 카이, 블랙야크 BCC 모델 발탁. ko. February 5, 2021. February 20, 2022. February 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220220125010/https://www.mk.co.kr/star/hot-issues/view/2021/02/121491/. live.
  45. Web site: 엑소 카이, 입생로랑 뷰티와 설레는 첫 만남. ko. February 18, 2022. February 20, 2022. February 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220218145538/https://www.marieclairekorea.com/celebrity/2022/02/ysl-beauty-kai/. live.
  46. Circle (Gaon):
    • Web site: Kai (2020). December 5, 2020. January 8, 2021. January 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107161942/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=50&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: Peaches (2021). December 4, 2021. December 9, 2021. December 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209015637/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=49&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. live.
    • Web site: Rover (2023). March 18, 2023. March 23, 2023. March 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230325023200/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=11&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  47. Oricon:
  48. Heatseekers Albums Chart: The week of December 12, 2020. Billboard. December 10, 2020. December 10, 2020. February 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210208192145/https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2020-12-12. live.
  49. World Albums Chart: The week of December 12, 2020. Billboard. December 10, 2020. December 10, 2020. October 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221003051551/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-albums/2020-12-12/. live.
  50. Web site: 2020년 12월 Album Chart. December 2020 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. January 9, 2021. January 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107022043/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=12&hitYear=2020&termGbn=month. live.
  51. South Korea. album. February 10, 2022.
  52. Web site: Circle Chart. ko:2021년 12월 Album Chart. December 2021 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. ko. January 6, 2022. January 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106021512/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=12&hitYear=2021&termGbn=month. live.
  53. Web site: ja:月間 アルバムランキング 2021年12月度. Oricon Monthly Album Ranking December 2021. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2021-12/p/5/. Oricon. ja. April 5, 2023. January 12, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220112103404/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2021-12/p/5/. dead.
  54. Rover album sales:
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2023.04 Month. Circle Chart. ko. June 9, 2023. May 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230511034226/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=04&hitYear=2023&termGbn=month&yearTime=3. live.
    • Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2023. Circle Chart. ko. January 15, 2024. January 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240113022425/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&targetTime=2023&hitYear=2023&termGbn=year&yearTime=3. live.
  55. Web site: ja:オリコン週間 アルバムランキング 2023年03月27日～2023年04月02日. Oricon Weekly Album Ranking March 27, 2023 to April 2, 2023. https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2023-04-10/p/2/. Oricon. ja. April 5, 2023. April 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405023806/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/w/2023-04-10/p/2/. dead.
  56. Peak positions on Circle Digital Chart:
    • Web site: Pretty Boy. Gaon Digital Chart. April 1, 2017. June 9, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150609230816/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=35&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Mmmh. Gaon Digital Chart. December 10, 2020. December 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210023116/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=49&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Peaches. Gaon Digital Chart. December 9, 2021. December 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209020048/http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=49&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. dead.
    • Web site: Rover. Circle Digital Chart. March 23, 2023. March 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230323035616/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=11&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
  57. Charted Songs:
    • Mmmh. Billboard. December 12, 2020. February 5, 2022. February 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205064539/https://www.billboard.com/artist/kai/chart-history/kpo/. dead.
  58. Peaks on the US World Digital Song Sales Chart:
  59. Web site: Circle Chart. ko:2014년 35주차 Download Chart. Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. ko. March 15, 2016. August 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170805143359/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=35&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week. live.
  60. Web site: ko:2015년 01주차 Download Chart. 1st Week of 2015 Download Chart. http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=01&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week. Gaon Music Chart. June 17, 2016. February 5, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150205045431/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=01&hitYear=2015&termGbn=week. dead.
  61. Web site: KOMCA – 10023754. KOMCA. April 1, 2021. October 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221003051555/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10023754. live.
  62. Web site: ko:엑소 카이, 日드라마 '봄이 왔다' 첫 주연 발탁. EXO Kai gets his first lead role in the Japanese drama 'Spring Has Come'. http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110594561. Osen. ko. Seo Mi-kyung. March 2, 2017. March 2, 2017. March 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170302113342/http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110594561. live.
  63. Web site: MBC 연예. www.imbc.com. January 12, 2019. January 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190112195258/http://www.imbc.com/broad/enews/view.html?idx=252133. live.
  64. News: tvN 측 "김희선 탁재훈 유태오 문세윤 카이 새 예능 출연, 7월 첫방송"(공식입장). Naver. Newsen. ko. Park Soo-in. May 25, 2021. May 26, 2021. May 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210526092559/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000482286. live.
  65. News: 김희선→카이, 신혼여행 돕는다...'우도주막' 출연. Naver. Hankook Ilbo. ko. Jung Han-byul. June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021. June 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210624200658/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000611571. live.
  66. Web site: 티저 사장님 밀당하는 NEW 직원 카이! 배사장님 잇몸 건조 주의보 발령♥ 악마는정남이를입는다2. youtube. April 17, 2021. April 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210417061410/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQBvYQsaTUc. live.
  67. News: [공식]"'놀토' 스핀오프"...티빙 오리지널 '아이돌 받아쓰기 대회' 은혁→카이 출연]. Naver. Sports Chosun. ko. Lee Seung-mi. April 22, 2021. April 22, 2021. January 6, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220106040818/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003719900. live.
  68. News: 탁재훈, 웹예능 '대부님' 출연..뮤지·김종민·카이와 의기투합[공식]]. Tak Jae-hoon, appearing in the web entertainment 'The Godfather'..Musi, Kim Jong-min, and Kai [Official]. Star News. Naver. ko. Ahn Yoon-ji. August 19, 2021. August 19, 2021. August 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210819030701/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002981757. live.
  69. Web site: [단독] 넷플릭스 '신세계로부터' 제작..이승기·카이 등 출연]. [Exclusive] Netflix 'From the New World' production..Lee Seunggi, Kai, etc.. JTBC. Naver. ko. Hwang So-young. July 12, 2021. July 12, 2021. July 12, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210712075051/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000270935. live.
  70. Web site: EXO's Kai, SUPER JUNIOR's Heechul and actress Jo Bo-ah to star in Netflix's 'New World'. NME. MBC 연예. September 27, 2021. October 3, 2021. September 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210928170110/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/tv/netflix-unveil-trailer-new-world-exo-kai-super-junior-heechul-3055723. live.
  71. Web site: 엑소 카이의 힐링 프로젝트...seezn, 17일 '카이의 버킷리스트' 공개. ko. February 15, 2022. February 22, 2022. February 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220222072015/https://tenasia.hankyung.com/tv-drama/article/2022021536644. live.
  72. Younique Unit 'Maxstep' MV. YouTube. SM Entertainment. October 30, 2012. October 31, 2018. November 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201121072938/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au5fic4IqEs. live.
  73. Web site: KAI – 'MMMH' MV. Vimeo. FLIPEVIL. December 18, 2020 . January 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210105121158/https://vimeo.com/492349602.
  74. Kai 2nd Mini Album Peaches Photobook Credits
  75. 2eehyein.film. March 13, 2023. KAI – ROVER M/V. CpuYXJwJ_ev.
  76. Web site: EXO's Kai to hold first solo concert tour in Japan: 'KAI Japan Special Live 2023'. Bandwagon Asia. en-US. November 7, 2022. January 29, 2023. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202115923/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/exo-kai-to-hold-first-concert-tour-in-japan-kai-japan-special-live-tickets-2023. live.
  77. Web site: zh:【APMA 2021】亚洲流行音乐大奖2021年度获奖名单（完整版). Asian Pop Music Awards 2021 Winners List (Full Version). Sina Weibo. zh. November 30, 2021. December 28, 2021. December 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211227215402/https://m.weibo.cn/status/4719125533823070.
  78. Web site: zh:【APMA 2021】亚洲流行音乐大奖2021年度入围名单. (APMA 2021) Asian Pop Awards Shortlisted for 2021. Sina Weibo. zh. November 30, 2021. November 30, 2021. November 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130105237/https://m.weibo.cn/status/4709218890550319. live.
  79. Web site: 엑소 카이·주현영, 남녀신인예능인상 [청룡시리즈어워즈]]. EXO Kai · Joo Hyun-young, Male and Female New Artist Award [Blue Dragon Series Awards]. Naver. Edaily. ko. Kim Ga-Young. July 19, 2022. July 19, 2022. July 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220719104213/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=018&aid=0005272115. live.
  80. Web site: Golden Disc Awards Album Division Nominees. December 11, 2020. December 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210012232/http://www.goldendisc.co.kr/m/en/nominees/. live.
  81. Web site: [2018 KBS 연기대상] 김권·박성훈·박세완·설인아 신인상 수상]. [2018 KBS Drama Awards] Kim Kwon, Park Seong-hoon, Park Se-wan, Seol In-ah Rookie of the Year Award. Naver. Sports Donga. ko. Jo. Yoon-kyung. December 31, 2018. October 8, 2022. October 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221008181457/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000699010. live.
  82. Jimin & Tomorrow X Together Lead Nominations for 2023 MAMA Awards (Full List). Billboard. Grein. Paul. October 19, 2023. November 29, 2023. November 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129144815/https://www.billboard.com/lists/2023-mama-awards-nominees-full-list-jung-kook/artist-of-the-year-2/. live.
  83. Web site: StarHub Night of Stars Makes Its Mark in Singapore. www.starhub.com. February 23, 2019. February 24, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190224002009/http://www.starhub.com/about-us/newsroom/2018/december/starhub-night-of-stars-makes-its-mark-in-singapore.html. live.

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