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Kim Jong-in (Kai) Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Kim Jong-in Quick Info
Height 5 ft 11.75 in
Weight 72 kg
Date of Birth January 14, 1994
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Eye Color Dark Brown

Kim Jong-in is a South Korean singer, actor, and dancer known for portraying various important roles in popular TV shows like Andante and Spring Has Come. He has done endorsement work for brands like Skechers, Samsung, SPAO, and Baskin-Robbins. As a member of the boy band, Exo, he has released songs like What Is Love, Sing for You, Love Me Right, and Universe.

Born Name

Kim Jong-in

Nick Name

Kai

Kim Jong-in as seen in May 2018
Kim Jong-in as seen in May 2018 (Kim Jong-in / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Capricorn

Born Place

Suncheon, South Jeolla, South Korea

Nationality

South Korean

Education

Kim Jong-in went to the School of Performing Arts Seoul and graduated in February 2012.

Occupation

Singer, Actor, Dancer

Family

  • Siblings – He has sisters.

Manager

SM Entertainment

Genre

K-pop

Instruments

Vocals

Labels

SM Entertainment

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 11¾ in or 182 cm

Weight

72 kg or 159 lbs

Kim Jong-in in an Instagram selfie as seen in February 2018
Kim Jong-in in an Instagram selfie as seen in February 2018 (Kim Jong-in / Instagram)

Girlfriend / Spouse

Kim Jong-in has dated –

  1. Krystal (2016-2017) – The rumors of Kai dating singer Krystal, who is a member of the girl group f(x), started swirling around in the early months of 2016. Their relationship was eventually confirmed in April 2016. They dated for about a year as their separation was confirmed in mid-2017 by their representatives. The rumors of their breakup had been doing rounds for a couple of months.
  2. Jennie Kim (2018-2019) – BLACKPINK‘s Jennie Kim and Kai reportedly started dating in October 2018. They had spent time together during Paris Fashion Week. Some pictures of them together were also released by Dispatch which were of November 25, 2018. SM Entertainment (EXO’s manager) also confirmed the dating news in January 2019. But, just a few days post that, on January 25, 2019, the couple’s separation news appeared.

Race / Ethnicity

Asian

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Boyish good looks

Brand Endorsements

Along with his fellow Exo bandmates, Kim Jong-in has done endorsement work for the following brands –

  • Kolon Sport
  • Nature Republic
  • Skechers
  • Samsung
  • SPAO
  • Baskin-Robbins
  • IVY Club
  • MCM Worldwide
  • Pepero
  • Lotte World
  • Lotte Duty-Free
  • Kangshifu Ice Tea
  • Hats On
  • Goobne Chicken
  • MLB

In October 2020, Kai was named the first-ever male muse of the cosmetics brand Bobbi Brown.

In the past, he was announced as the first Gucci Eyewear Men Global Ambassador in Korea.

Kim Jong-in (Right) and James Aguiar as seen in May 2018
Kim Jong-in (Right) and James Aguiar as seen in May 2018 (Kim Jong-in / Instagram)

Best Known For

  • Being a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy band, Exo. The band has sold more than 31 million records in South Korea.
  • Having played the lead role in the teen drama TV series, Andante.
  • Being cast in an important role in the Japanese drama TV series, Spring Has Come.

First Album

In June 2013, his band released their first studio album, XOXO. The album sold more than 1 million albums in South Korea.

In 2014, he released his first solo single, Deep Breath, which sold more than 12k records.

First TV Show

In 2012, Kim Jong-in made his first TV show appearance on the drama series, To the Beautiful You.

Kim Jong-in at Seoul Music Awards in January 2015
Kim Jong-in at Seoul Music Awards in January 2015 (XING comma HUN / Tistory / CC BY-4.0)

Kim Jong-in Facts

  1. He started dancing at the age of 8. He was initially involved in jazz dance but after watching The Nutcracker, he switched his interest to ballet while he was in 3rd grade.
  2. His parents wanted him to learn the piano and Taekwondo. However, he quickly lost interest in both and decided to abandon his classes.
  3. After being encouraged by his father, he participated in the SM Youth Best Contest, which he managed to win. After his win, he was signed up by SM Entertainment in 2007. He was 13 years old at that time.
  4. Kim Jong-in holds the distinction of being the first Exo member to be publicly announced in December 2011.
  5. In December 2017, he was featured on the cover of The Big Issue‘s ‘December issue’.
  6. In August 2019, Kai was revealed as a member of the K-pop supergroup, SuperM.
  7. In November 2020, he released his debut EP titled Kai, which peaked at No. 2 on the Gaon Album Chart. Later, it was certified ‘Platinum’ by the KMCA.
  8. In November 2021, Kai released a new EP titled Peaches. The album peaked at No. 3 on the Gaon Album Chart and was later certified ‘Platinum’.
  9. In March 2023, Kim released his third mini album titled Rover.
  10. On May 11, 2023, Kai enlisted in the military as a social service worker.
  11. He doesn’t have any social media account.

Featured Image by XING comma HUN / Tistory / CC BY-4.0

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Stop being a loser and commenting mean stuff about people
    If you hate him why are u here
    Cen’t u read, it says KIM JONG-IN and not jennie
    I reall respect her an her fans so stop her fandom a bad name

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