Kai
Biography
Kim Jong-in, professionally known as Kai, is a South Korean actor, singer, and television personality born on January 14, 1994. Alongside his musical career as a member of the boy band EXO, the supergroup SuperM, and as a solo artist who has released multiple extended plays, Kai has built a diverse acting and television resume. In his acting career, he has starred in various television dramas, including the 2017 series Andante and the 2018 dramas Spring Has Come and The Miracle We Met. In addition to acting in television dramas, Kai has participated in television and web variety programming as both a host and a cast member, with credits including the show Changing Majors.
Career overview
Kim Jong-in, professionally known as Kai, is a South Korean singer, actor, and television personality who has built a diverse career across music and acting. In addition to his prominent musical work as a member of the South Korean boy band EXO, the South Korean supergroup SuperM, and as a solo artist with multiple extended plays, he has expanded his professional pursuits into television drama and variety programming.
As an actor, Kai has starred in various television dramas. His acting credits include the television dramas Andante in 2017, Spring Has Come in 2018, and The Miracle We Met in 2018.
Beyond scripted television dramas, Kai has also participated in various television and web variety shows. He has contributed to these programs in the capacities of both a host and a cast member, with credits that include Changing Majors.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
78 titles- Uh, But Like, Seriously! (2026) as Self - Host
- SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in FUKUOKA (2026)
- Crown to the Throne (2026) as Prince Jong-in
- Crown to the Throne (2026) as Prince Jong-in
- Call Me Baby (2025) as Self
- Dabang Sisters (2025) as Self
- SMTOWN LIVE 2025: TOKYO DOME (2025) as Self
- Lynk-Pop : The VR Concert Kai (2024)
- Salon Drip (2023) as Self
- Eunchae's Star Diary (2023) as Self
- Dope Club (2023)
- 2023 EXO FANMEETING "EXO' CLOCK" (2023) as Self
- KAI’s aKAIve (2023) as Self
- EXO-L-JAPAN presents EXO CHANNEL “THE BEST” (2023)
- SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya (2023) as Self
- Changing Majors (2022) as Host
- Lean on Me (2022)
- EXO FILMLIVE JAPAN TOUR - EXO PLANET 2021 (2022)
- SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA (2022) as Self
- Kpop.Flex 2022 Global Stream (2022) as Self (Kai)
- SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON (2022) as Self
- EXO: 10th Anniversary Fan Event (2022) as Self
- Idol Dictation Contest (2021) as Self - Regular Member
- New World (2021) as Self
- KAI : KLoor (2021)
- Honeymoon Tavern (2021) as Self
- KAIst (2021) as Self
- SMTOWN LIVE | Culture Humanity (2021) as Self
- Sixth Sense (2020) as Self
- One World: Together at Home (2020) as Self [SuperM]
- The Devil Wears Jung Nam (2020) as Self
- MTopia (2020)
- SuperM: As We Wish (2020)
- EXO Planet #5 – EXpℓØration in Japan (2020) as Self
- SuperM - Beyond the Future (2020) as Self
- EXO PLANET #5 – EXpℓØration in Seoul (2020)
- Heart 4 U (2019)
- Sooro's Rovers (2019) as Self
- SuperM : Live From Capitol Records in Hollywood (2019)
- K-Pop Idols: Inside the Hit Factory (2019) as Self
- SMTOWN Live | 2019 in Tokyo (2019) as Self
- The Performers Act V - Kai (2019) as Self
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- Star Road (2018)
- EXO's Travel the World on a Ladder (2018) as Self
- The Miracle We Met (2018) as Messenger Ato
- We’ll Show You, EXO! (2018) as Regular Member
- We’ll Show You, EXO! (2018)
- Spring Has Come (2018) as Lee Ji-won
- EXO Planet #4 The EℓyXiOn In Japan (2018)
- EXO PLANET #4 - The ElyXiOn in Seul (2018)
- EXO Planet #4 The EℓyXiOn In Seoul (2018) as Self
- PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Closing Ceremony: The Next Wave (2018) as Self
- Andante (2017) as Lee Shi Kyung
- EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM In Seoul (2017) as Self
- EXO Planet #3 The EXO'rDIUM in Japan (2017) as Self
- Seven First Kisses (2016) as Charming Student
- Choco Bank (2016) as Kim Eun Haeng
- EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Japan (2016) as Self
- EXO PLANET #2 The EXO'luxion in Seoul (2016) as Self
- Men on a Mission (2015) as Self
- EXO Next Door (2015) as Kai
- SMTown: The Stage (2015) as Self
- 2015 Dream Concert (2015) as Self
- EXO Planet #1 - THE LOST PLANET in SEOUL (2015)
- EXO FROM. EXO PLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET in JAPAN (2015) as Self
- EXO 90:2014 (2014)
- EXO's First Box (2014) as Self
- 뜨거운 순간 엑소 (2014)
- Home Alone (2013) as Self
- EXO's Showtime (2013) as Self
- Dancing 9 (2013) as Self - Guest
- EXO Debut Showcase in Korea (2012) as Kai EXO-K
- Running Man (2010)
- You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook (2009) as Self
- Melon Music Awards (2009) as MC
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Inkigayo (1998)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kai best known for?
Kai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amazing Saturday (2018), Star Road (2018), Men on a Mission (2015), Gambling House (1950).
When and where was Kai born?
Kai was born on January 14, 1994 in Suncheon, South Jeolla, South Korea.
How many credits does Kai have?
Kai has accumulated over 78 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Kai's background in cinema and television?
Kim Jong-in, professionally known as Kai, is a South Korean actor, singer, and television personality born on January 14, 1994. Alongside his musical career as a member of the boy band EXO, the supergroup SuperM, and as a solo artist who has released multiple extended plays, Kai has built a diverse acting and televisio...