When EXO’s Kai introduced his sudden enlistment through social media, it shocked followers all all over the world who have been eagerly ready for EXO’s comeback which had been delayed to permit the entire group to take part in it.

However, because of a change in enlistment guidelines, Kai will now be beginning his obligatory army service on May 11, with the time and placement of his recruitment being undisclosed for privateness.

Kai is understood for his unimaginable expertise as a performer, which have been highlighted in his solo albums and in EXO. The Rover singer might have been profitable hearts together with his singing and dancing since 2011, however not many would concentrate on his look in varied Ok-dramas.

EXO Next Door, The Miracle We Met, and extra Ok-dramas that includes EXO’s Kai to binge on

1) EXO Next Door (2015) as a fictionalized model of himself

Old-time EXO-Ls will certainly know of the mini-drama that starred the members of the Growl group, which featured Chanyeol as the primary lead. However, EXO’s Kai additionally had a really important function within the present, as a result of a collection can’t actually progress with out a sturdy second lead.

Kai performed the function to perfection, and it’s a internet collection that followers will take pleasure in because it has EXO members who make the hearts of viewers flutter.

2) Choco Bank (2016) as Kim Eun-haeng, a younger man searching for a job

In his first ever Korean internet collection outdoors of EXO, Kai performs a younger graduate whose father named him “bank” in Korean within the hopes that it’ll assist him obtain monetary stability in life. However, he comes throughout many points confronted by the youth.

Choco Bank additionally options Park Eun-bin of Extraordinary Attorney Woo fame, who just lately gained the daesang on the 59th Baeksang Awards. This collection is from when she was not as well-known as she was, however her appearing is impeccable, and is a superb motive to observe the present, aside from EXO’s Kai being the lead actor.

Only six episodes lengthy, the earnest storyline will resonate with anybody who has gone via the section once they have been younger and unaware of how the world works, preserving one hooked.

3) Andante (2017) as Lee Shi-kyung, a high-schooler who strikes to the countryside from town

From internet dramas to a full-fledged Ok-drama on community tv, EXO’s Kai actually shone in Andante the place he performed a metropolis boy who transfers to a highschool within the nation. One can observe that the singer actually put numerous effort into understanding his character, delivering a efficiency that pushes the boundaries of his appearing.

Because it was a mainstream collection, a couple of EXO-Ls even grew to become followers of Kai after watching the present. Andante is a coming-of-age drama collection that explores how two siblings cope with change, being compelled into a brand new atmosphere, and the way they deal with different unprecented occasions as nicely.

This present is must-watch for the storyline, the well-written characters, and Kai, who even gained a StarHub Night of Stars award for his efficiency (Favourite Korean Drama Character).

4) The Miracle We Met (2018) as Ato, an angel

If followers have ever questioned what it will be like if EXO’s Kai popped into their life as a guardian angel, they need to binge the Ok-drama The Miracle We Met. He performs the angel (or god), Ato, one of many angels who units the occasions of the collection in movement by making a mistake.

Ato then tries to treatment his error, resulting in hilarious penalties which are interspersed all through the K-drama. While it’s undoubtedly a personality that Kai is happy with, the storyline can be distinctive, and can maintain viewers on their toes for a very long time.

Special mentions

Apart from the Ok-dramas already talked about above, EXO’s Kai has starred in Japanese drama Haru ga Kita (2018) as a Korean camerman who impressed the feminine result in lead a happier life together with her household. He had additionally starred in a promotional internet drama, 7 First Kisses as a model of himself, aside from his cameo in To the Beautiful You.

EXO’s Kai has deliberate a fanmeeting on May 9, 2023, simply two days earlier than he’s set to enlist. While followers are devastated on the suddenness of the announcement, they acknowledge that the Rover singer just isn’t accountable for a similar, as he was greatly surprised too. The assembly will likely be broadcast stay on the EXO’s YouTube channel, in order that EXO-Ls from everywhere in the world will have the ability to watch Kai.