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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
EXO's Kai expands solo tour to US
Kai of EXO will take his first solo tour to the US, announced label SM Entertainment on Thursday. He is planning to visit five cities in the country — Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago and New York — from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6. The performer hinted at the expansion last month when he took to the stage for the label's group concert in Los Angeles, saying 'I might be able to meet you again this summer.' He kicked off tour 'Kaion' in May in Seoul and will have a show in Macao on Saturday. The remaining stops for the Asian leg of the tour are Jakarta, Singapore, Taipei, Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Yokohama, Japan. The tour comes after the release of his fourth solo EP 'Wait On Me,' which topped the iTunes Top Albums Chart in 30 regions.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
EXO's Kai, all ready to step back into the limelight, says he was ‘physically tired' after military service
EXO 's Kai has been on a hiatus and much-needed break as he returned from his mandatory military service. The idol, however, could not stay away from the limelight that long, as he recently shared key information about his future plans with fans and netizens. Kai recalls military experience The pop star recently recalled his time in the military and how he felt afterwards. During an exclusive interview with Elle, the idol revealed personal details about his life. In a comment about his time in the military, Kai shared that he was 'physically tired', but that phase of his life also made him equally strong mentally. He shared during the interview that 'I want to let fans who haven't seen me in two years know that we'll be meeting more often now. I'm physically tired, but mentally I'm incredibly happy and feel very fulfilled because I'm confident that I'm doing the best I can right now.' EXO member talks about future plans, new music and new concert Kai recently released and finished up promotional activities for his fourth solo mini album, ' Wait On Me '. The idol is now on his way to preparing for his first-ever solo concert tour titled ' KAION '. The tour is all set and ready to open up in only a few days on May 17 in Seoul, leaving fans buzzing with excitement about seeing the idol on the big stage again after so long. Kai, in the interview, admitted that while he is nervous about performing his solo songs in front of everyone, he is still ready to take on a new challenge. He shared that 'I'm nervous and excited, but above all, I feel happy. Most of my solo activities overlapped with the pandemic, so I didn't have many chances to meet fans in person.' He continued on how he is looking forward to meeting fans. He also shared that 'In the past, I focused more on myself, but now I'm definitely more focused on connecting with the fans. I really want to show them a cool performance.'
Hype Malaysia
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) EXO Fans Cheer After Lay Zhang Reunites With Kai For 'Wait On Me' Dance Challenge
K-pop acts use dance challenges to promote their new releases, while fans see it as another opportunity for idols to interact with each other. Recently, EXO-Ls (EXO fans) cheered when they saw who Kai did his dance challenge with. EXO (엑소) member Kai (카이) recently dropped his new single 'Wait On Me' from his mini album of the same title. As such, the idol has been posting many dance challenges on social media, some with other K-pop stars like fromis9 and MEOVV. However, it was his dance challenge posted on 13th May 2025 (Tuesday) that garnered the most attention because it featured fellow EXO member Lay Zhang (张艺兴/레이). While it shouldn't be a surprise that Kai and Lay could collaborate for a video, given they're both EXO members, it's worth noting that the latter hasn't been active in the group in a long time. Lay hasn't joined many of EXO's group activities since 2021 to focus on his solo career in China. It has also been years since Kai and Lay were seen together, with some fans saying it's been six years since their last public interaction. The video has gained over 3 million views on Instagram and over 2.5 million views on TikTok in less than 24 hours. Most comments were ecstatic over seeing Kai and Lay reunite for a dance challenge, with some saying they still can't believe the video is real. Others noted that it's been a long time since Lay was seen with an EXO member, quipping that the clip is monumental for EXO fans who have been waiting for a group reunion. The video also sparked discussion of the group making a comeback later this year. Since EXO's youngest member, Sehun, will be discharged from his military service in September, some fans speculate that the K-pop group could be reuniting for a new release by the end of 2025. Some fans also hope EXO will go back on tour soon, as their last group tour was in 2019. In the meantime, Kai will embark on his solo tour this month, with a performance in Kuala Lumpur on 24th May 2025 (Saturday). Here's to hoping that the EXO group comeback will be a reality! Watch Kai and Lay's dance challenge below: Sources: Instagram, TikTok
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kai breaks down on stage during the ‘Wait On Me' showcase as the idol reunites with fans
EXO 's Kai recently made his official comeback with 'Wait on Me' on April 21. The singer held an official showcase for fans to release and celebrate his comeback, during which he broke down on stage, shocking fans. 'Wait on Me' Showcase Kai held a showcase for his comeback in Seoul at a large venue. Fans gathered in queues to attend the event. The event was filled with a lot of excitement, with fans buzzing to meet their favorite idol. Everyone was waving around dedicated banners and lightsticks during the show. The idol entered the stage and delivered powerful and electrifying moves, amazing fans and showcasing a newer side of himself to the public. Throughout the show, the idol remained upbeat and interactive and made fans swoon even more over his moves and vocals, as quoted by Pinkvilla. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ranger Sees Strange Creature On Riverbank. He Says, 'Oh My God,' When He Realizes What It Really Is Novelodge Undo 250421 카이 Wait On Me 쇼케이스 아까 종인이 울컥할 때 나도 울컥함.. — 룽.. (@fdsf339114) April 21, 2025 The event, however, came to an emotional standpoint when the 'Mr. Rover' singer delivered an emotional thank-you speech on stage. The idol continued to thank his fans, however slowly, as the attendees noticed that his speech slowed down. Kai, in the middle of the speech, started crying uncontrollably, shocking fans. Once they realized what was happening, the fans started chanting 'It's okay!' and 'Don't cry!' to provide the idol with some comfort and support. Once the idol gained composure, he shared a smile with the audience and stated, "I'm not crying," and 'Why are you saying that I'm crying? Don't turn me into a crybaby.' He then continued, sharing why he broke down, stating that 'It's because things didn't feel real until now. And everyone must've been tired coming since it's a Monday. To those who came down…' As he concluded his speech, he said that before performing the last song, he'll share the music video for 'Wait On Me' first and that after the show, fans should get home safely. He shared that 'Get home safe after, and remember that we'll keep getting to meet from now on. Everyone, I always love you! Thank you, really. Bye, guys!' as quoted by Koreaboo. The heartfelt moment brought both Kai and his fans to tears and definitely made for a significant moment for both parties.
Gulf News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
EXO's Kai tears up on stage as he reunites with fans after military discharge: 'Don't tell me it's okay'
After a long-awaited return, EXO 's Kai is back. On April 21, he officially resumed solo activities with the emotional Wait On Me showcase, marking both the release of his new solo album and his first appearance since completing mandatory military service. Kai took the stage with a series of powerful solo numbers, but it was his sincere words to fans that created a buzz on social media. 'I've missed this so much. I've missed you,' he said. He began his thank-you speech, he turned away from the audience, overcome with tears. He requested a moment of silence to compose himself. 'I'm not crying, why are you saying that I'm crying? Don't turn me into a crybaby. It's because things didn't feel real until now. And everyone must've been tired coming since it's a Monday. To those who came down, let me show you guys the music video for Wait On Me first, before performing the last song. Get home safe after, and remember that we'll keep getting to meet from now on."
