Biography / Wiki
Kai, also known with the name of Kim Jong-in, is a South Korean singer, model, actor, and dancer. Kai is a member of Exo and its sub-unit, Exo-K, a South Korean-Chinese boy band. He’s also a part of SuperM, a South Korean supergroup.
In 2012, he made his Exo debut with the Mama EP. Besides music, he has also starred in numerous movies and television dramas. Kai is considered to be one of the best dancers in South Korea and K-pop.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on 1994-01-14. He seems enough tall with his height which is 181 centimeters and he is 5’11” in feet & inches. He maintains himself very fit and healthy with a weight of 72 kilograms and 159 lbs in pounds.
He has dark brown color eyes and dark brown color hair. Moreover, he is very conscious about his physique and follows a regular and healthy diet in order to keep himself fit as a fiddle.
Date Of Birth | 14 January 1994 |
Age | 30 Years |
Height | In Feet & Inches: 5’11”
In Centimeters: 181 cm |
Weight | In Kilograms: 72 kg
In Pounds: 159 lbs |
Body Measurements | Not Known |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Shoe Size | Not Known |
Net Worth
Their combined net worth is projected to be above $1 billion, with their individual net worth estimated to be approximately $8 million.
Contracts, album sales, performances, tours, and endorsements all contribute to their income. Exo has been featured in multiple advertisements for various products as a part of the group.
Education / Family
Kai was born and raised up in Suncheon, South Jeolla, and belongs to the Asian (South Korean) ethnicity. He didn’t reveal any information with regard to his parents including their names too. He has been raised up along with his two sisters whose names are also not known.
As for his education, he completed his schooling at the School of Performing Arts Seoul and there is no further information about his education.
Name |
Kai (Exo) |
Birth Name | Kim Jong-in |
Birth Place | Suncheon, South Jeolla |
Profession | Singer |
Sexual orientation | Straight |
School | School of Performing Arts Seoul |
College | Not Known |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Nationality | South Korean |
Home town | Suncheon, South Jeolla |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Fathers name | Name Not Known
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Mothers name | Name Not Known
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Brothers | Not Known |
Sisters | 2 Sisters (Name Not Known)
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Career / Fashion and Style
Kai began ballet lessons while he was in third grade. After seeing The Nutcracker, he became fascinated by ballet. He began dancing at the age of eight and specialized in jazz dance. He took part in and won the SM Youth Best Contest. In 2007, he joined SM Entertainment. He began his hip-hop training.
In December 2011, he became the first Exo member to be properly unveiled to the public. Exo made its formal debut in April of 2012. Mama, their first EP, was released. For their debut album, the band received a number of accolades. At the 2013 Seoul Music Awards, Mama was named Best New Asian Artist as well as the New Artist Award.
They were also nominated for Artist of the Year and Rookie of the Year at the 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards and the 2013 Korean Music Awards, respectively. In June 2013, the group released their debut studio album, XOXO. Their first album earned them their first Daesang prize, as well as a slew of other honors.
Exodus was published in 2015, Ex’Act was released in 2016, The War was released in 2017, Don’t Mess Up My Tempo was released in 2018, and Obsession was released in 2019. In August of this year, he was announced as a member of the SuperM supergroup. In October of this year, the group released their self-titled first EP.
In November 2020, he released his first solo EP, Kai. Kai made his acting debut in Choco Bank, a 2016 online drama. He starred in the series, which had a record-breaking number of viewers.
Other important dramas featuring Kai include Andante, The Miracle We Met, and Spring Has Come. For his part in the drama Andante, he was named Favorite Korean Drama Character at the 2018 StarHub Night of Stars.
Girlfriend, Affairs, Wife, and More
Kai is not married yet and was formerly linked to Krystal, a member of the girl group f (x). In April 2016, their relationship was announced. Their romance, however, did not last long and they separated in 2017. He was later thought to be dating Jennie from Blackpink. They did, however, split up in 2019.
Girlfriend | Krystal,
Jennie |
Marital status | Unmarried |
Wife | None |
Children | None |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing the list of favorites of Kai:
Favorite Actor | Not Known |
Favorite Actress | Not Known |
Favorite Destination | Not Known |
Some Interesting Facts About Kai
- His parents wanted him to learn Taekwondo and piano initially.
- He is the first non-Japanese actor to play the lead in a drama produced by the Wowow television network. In the Japanese drama Spring Has Come, he played the lead role.
- He is the family’s youngest member.
- For his performance in the drama Andante, he was named Favorite Korean Drama Character at the 2018 StarHub Night of Stars.
- He is the fifth member of Exo to make his solo debut.
- He was included in the Hyundai Motors and SM Entertainment partnership “TUCSON Beyond Driven,” an online exhibition.
- In December of 2017, he was picked as the cover model for The Big Edition’s December issue.
- In Korea, he is the first Gucci Eyewear Men Global Ambassador and also the first-ever male muse for Bobbi Brown cosmetics.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @zkdlin
- Twitter – @kaipics
- Facebook – @KAI.SMTOWN