EXO's Kai will release his fourth mini-album 'Wait On Me' on April 21. Ahead of this, various promotions and abundant content related to the album have been revealed daily, increasing interest in Kai.
# The genre is Kai… delicately crafted danceable music
This album includes the title track 'Wait On Me,' which utilizes Afrobeat rhythms, as well as reggaeton-style pop 'Walls Don't Talk,' Latin trap beat standout 'Pressure,' techno/hip-hop drum captivating 'Ridin',' amapiano-based 'Off and Away,' upbeat pop 'Adult Swim,' and Jersey club beat impressive 'Flight to Paris.' In total, it features seven tracks.
As Kai's new album released two years after his third mini-album 'Rover,' it aims to redefine and showcase the more mature 'Kai style.' The music presented in this album represents contrasting moods, including restraint and explosion, freshness and sexiness, intensity and softness, making each track evoke images of Kai's performances.
# Proving on stage… a 'world-class' performance you can trust
The legendary performances that come to mind when mentioning 'Kai' are also a highlight of this album's activities. The pre-release stage of the song 'Adult Swim,' which took place on the 3rd at Mnet 'M Countdown,' became a hot topic with Kai's refreshing and slightly languid performance. Continuing to prove his enduring 'form,' Kai will don a different charm with the title track 'Wait On Me,' once again aiming to captivate fans worldwide.
In particular, the performance of 'Wait On Me' created by the world-renowned choreographer Shay Latukolan, Badari, and Jaeric emphasizes rhythmic movements in line with the song's rhythm, incorporating Afrobeat elements. The choreography, which intuitively expresses the lyrics 'Wait' using palms and fingers, powerful dance breaks, and Kai's three-dimensional 'syncopated dance' with ten dancers are expected to provide exhilarating experiences.
Kai will unveil the stage of 'Wait On Me' for the first time through an album showcase held at YES24 Live Hall at 8 p.m. on April 21, which will be live-streamed on YouTube's EXO channel. Following this, he is expected to demonstrate his 'world-class performer' qualities with rich performances, including music broadcasts scheduled for next week and his first solo concert 'KAION' at Olympic Park Handball Stadium on May 17-18.
# Enjoying the wait… diverse online and offline content
Ahead of his comeback, Kai has maintained interest through abundant online and offline promotions and entertainment content, presenting a plan that makes the anticipation feel like a gift. The newly opened website 'Behind Wait' features handwritten notes, Polaroid pictures depicting the real album-making process, and secret images accessible only through a surprise-distributed QR code. Additionally, events at offline spots such as a preview on the giant LED media wall on the first floor of SM headquarters and giving away handmade stickers have garnered responses.
Moreover, starting with his selection as the MC for the web variety show 'Transgressor: The Man Who Transgresses Every Day,' Kai has appeared in various content including 'Salon Drip,' 'Cell Phone KODE,' and 'Kader Garden,' building likability with his charming demeanor off the stage, in contrast to his charismatic on-stage image. Recently, news of his guest appearance on SBS's variety show 'Running Man' has also been announced, reaffirming his full-spectrum trending moment, drawing hot interest towards Kai's activities for this album.
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