SM Entertainment
KAI
Main Dancer · Center · Sub-Rapper · Sub-Vocalist · Solo Artist
Profile
KAI is EXO’s main dancer and center, as well as a solo artist. He entered SM Entertainment’s trainee system in 2007 after years of dance training and became the first EXO member publicly introduced before the group’s debut.
His solo career began in 2020 with the self-titled mini album KAI, followed by Peaches, Rover and later releases. After completing military service in 2025, he returned to both solo and EXO activities.
Pre-Debut Background
KAI studied ballet, jazz and other dance styles before joining SM Entertainment at age 13. Dance remained the defining element of his EXO, SuperM and solo performances.
Career Milestones & Individual Achievements
Individual milestones and achievements, newest first.
Post-military return
Returned to solo and EXO activities, including REVERXE.
Peaches and Rover
Expanded his performance-driven solo catalog.
KAI, Peaches and Rover established a distinct R&B-pop performance style.
KAI
Made his solo debut with “Mmmh.”
SuperM
Joined SM’s multi-group project SuperM.
EXO debut
Debuted as EXO’s main dancer and center.
Dance is central to KAI’s group and solo career, drawing on ballet and contemporary influences.
Solo Music Videos & Performances by Year
Official individual music videos only.