EXO's Suho picked up the microphone to support Kai's comeback after two years, causing an uproar at the scene. While the reporters present burst into laughter, Suho continued to feel anxious and worried.

On the 21st, a showcase celebrating the release of Kai's fourth mini-album "Wait On Me" took place at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The showcase was hosted by Suho, the leader of the same group, EXO.

As the MC that day, Suho introduced, "Isn't this a major showcase? Let’s welcome Mr. Kai, who has returned after being discharged for two years," and took charge of the event. Kai, who came up on stage, said, "Hello, I'm Kai. Thank you once again for coming. I will make sure that you won't regret coming to see me. I will do my best to talk and show you a great performance," and then expressed his gratitude, saying, "I want to thank Suho hyung for hosting. I also saw that while I was away, Suho hyung and Chanyeol hyung performed the stage for 'Fighting.' It's touching to receive such support."

After a light greeting, Kai continued with the photo time, album introduction, and introduction of the title track and included songs. Once the discussions regarding the album were concluded, Kai moved to prepare for the stage.

Left alone on stage, Suho picked up the microphone and shared his feelings about being the MC. With a deep sigh, Suho said, "I think I took this lightly. I came with the mindset of chatting with the members, but I should have come with a heavier heart. The reporters should have come lightly, but I apologize as the leader of EXO, no, as Suho."

As laughter erupted among the reporters at Suho's sudden apology, he continued, "I should have come more smoothly, and shouldn't I have watched videos of our seniors from Super Junior or professional MCs? It feels daunting. Since it's a long-awaited comeback, Mr. Lee Soo-man from SM also came, along with the center director, but after today, I don't think I will be able to host anymore. I don't think I will be called for future debuts of the juniors," and then added, "On the other hand, it feels refreshing to say that."

He continued, "Please love Kai's fourth mini-album a lot, and please love me a lot too," and about his recent situation, he said, "I spent a long time in the United States and returned after having some personal time. The schedule I had planned got delayed, and I've been having a good time in the U.S. I am also sending out a new album. I am preparing fun music and performances, so I hope you will look forward to it. I will make sure to hire a professional MC then," which brought laughter.

While continuing the talk, Suho, noticing that Kai hadn't come up yet, said, "I don’t know what to talk about," fearing it would become awkward. At that moment, a reporter requested photo time, and they hurriedly conducted a photo session, causing another outbreak of laughter at the scene.

As soon as the photo session ended, Suho said, "Kai was Kai. It was the best stage that did not disappoint. Mr. Kai, Mr. Kai? Not yet, I see," adding, "Before the reporters ask their questions, I want to ask first: why is there so much exposure? I will ask this question."

In response, Kai appeared on stage saying, "I wanted to see you as the MC, so I didn't want to come out," and joked, "It seems like you've done a lot of introspection. Even after 14 years, seeing you learn on stage makes me realize how far we still have to go." Suho quipped, "The reporters will think, ‘That friend is still so naive.’"

Along with this, Suho shared his prepared question, asking, "Compared to other music videos, there was a lot more exposure. Was it your choice?" Kai replied, "Are you asking if it's my choice?" and retorted, "So you're saying the company forced it on me? I thought about what kind of appearance I should show in this title track, and since the desert appeared, I wanted to evoke the feeling of hot winds. If I were dressed too, it would look hotter, so I decided to come out comfortably dressed."

Meanwhile, Kai's fourth mini-album "Wait On Me" was released today (21st) at 6 p.m. on various music sites.

[Photo] Reporter Min Kyung-hoon

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