EXO's KAI PROFILE

Stage Name: Kai (카이)

Real Name: Kim Jong In

Hangul: 김종인

Nickname: Kkamjong

Birthdate: January 14, 1994

Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea

Position: Main Dancer, Lead Rapper & Visual

Specialities: Dancing (Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Popping & Locking)

Blood type: A

Agency: SM Entertainment

Height: 182 cm

Family: Father, Mother, Sisters (5 & 9 years older)

Super Power in group: Teleportation

Favorite Movie: Pirates of Carribbean

Motto: I’d rather Bend Then Break

FACTS

• The first Exo member to sign with S.M. Entertainment, Kai joined the company after winning in the 10th S.M. Youth Best Contest in 2007, at thirteen years old. 
• He said that it was Shinhwa who inspired him to be a dancer.
• Known as the group's main dancer, Kai has been dancing since he was eight years old and was trained in jazz dance and ballet. 
• He stated that his parents initially wanted him to learn Taekwondo and the piano, but he quickly lost interest in both. 
• After watching The Nutcracker when he was in fourth grade, Kai expressed his wish to study ballet professionally. 
• He developed his current technical expertise of hip hop, popping, and locking after joining S.M. Entertainment.
• In 2008, Kai made a brief appearance in TVXQ's music video, "HaHaHa Song" along with EXO's Suho and Chanyeol.
• Kai was the first of twelve Exo members to be formally introduced to the public through teaser trailers. His first teaser was released on December 23, 2011.
• He appeared in twelve more trailers released in the next three months, and had his first televised performance with EXO-M's Lu Han, Chen and Tao on SBS's Gayo Daejun event on December 29, 2011. 
• Kai graduated from School of Performing Arts Seoul in February 2012.
• Kai is also associated with the promotional singing group, Younique Unit, with EXO-M's Lu Han, and S.M. Entertainment's dance group, S.M. The Performance, with EXO-M's Lay. 
• He also appeared as a cameo on Girls' Generation-TTS's Twinkle MV with fellow members Sehun, Baekhyun and Chanyeol. 
• He was featured in Shinee's Lee Taemin's song "Pretty Boy".

EXO-K IDOLS IDEAL TYPE

SUHO

His idol ideal type is actress Lee Min Jung

• He likes girls who have fair skin, any length of hair and is shorter than him.
• His ideal would like to read, looks proper but has an explosive personality.

BAEKHYUN

His idol ideal type is actress Han Ga In

• He likes girls who are full of charms, cute, has a round kind of style, not extremely skinny and looks good in jeans.

D.O

His idol ideal type is Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried

• He likes girls who look pretty when smiling, are kind-hearted and look happy when eating (or dares to eat more).
• He doesn't like girls to make noises or are loud when eating and would cook for her rather than letting her do it.

CHANYEOL

His idol ideal type is Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson

• He likes girls who have fair skin, eye-catching features and are tall enough to be engulfed in his embrace. 
• Someone who likes to smile, is cute and very sincere.
• His ideal would be someone who likes to joke, is kind, has the same music taste, interests and hobbies as him and is easy to communicate with.

KAI

His idol ideal type is actress Han Ye Seul

• He likes girls who are gentle, affectionate, has the heart of snow-white (meaning kind and caring) and are passionate in her work.
• His ideal would have a pure heart and an innocent mind.

SEHUN

His idol ideal type is Victoria Secret's Model Miranda Kerr

• He likes girls who have fair skin, double eyelids, a naturally good scent who are kind and understanding.
• His ideal would be bubbly and has good fashion sense. His ideal height would be around 162cm.

[UPDATE] EXO's KAI FACTS

1. The first member of EXO revealed by SM is KAI (December 23, 2011) with a teaser titled “My Lady

2. Kim Jong-In (김종인) is Kai’s full name (카이).

3. Kai is positioned as the Main Dancer, and included in the subgroup of EXO-K.

4. Kai was born on January 14, 1994. ± 182cm height. And his blood type is ‘A’.

5. Kai has father, mother, and sister two years older than him.

6. Kai is good at dancing, he can dance Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Popping, Locking Dance as well.

7. He already knew Taemin ‘SHINee’ before becoming a trainee in SMTown.

8. Kai and Taemin was a close friend.

9. Kai has appeared in CF with DBSK on Hahaha Song.

10. He won ‘Singing Jjang of 10th SM Teen Best Contest’.

11. Kai is also mentioned by SHINee’s member on ‘The SHINee World (album)’ thanks to.

12. Jonghyun: “… a long way to go Jonginnie ..” Key: “to our toddler Jongin, work hard!” Minho: “… our Jonginnie cute toddler.” 

13. He goes to same school with Sehun, Sulli f (x), Suzy Miss A, and several other artists.

14. This is the school’s building of Kai & Sehun (School of Performing Arts). This is also school of Youngmin, Kwangmin, Minwoo – Boyfriend.

15. Kai has an Airedale Terrier dog (male), its name is MeongGu.

16. Kai’s voice is bass.

17. Kai once said in his Cyworld account, if he already has a girlfriend. But the authenticity of the account is still in doubt.

18. His girl ideal type is actress Han Yeseul. I like girls who are gentle and passionate / affectionate.

19. He was voted as the biggest eater because once Kai and his friend ate a meal for 17 ppl.

20. In Shim Shim Ta Pa radio interview, Kai said that sometimes he and D.O watch Pororo together.

21. Kai predebut used to have many bad habits including smoking.

22. Kai really hates mushrooms. This may or may not have something to do with his dislike for Taemin.

23. Kai doesn't like to wear socks.

24. Ever since Kai was threatened with knives in London, he has mentioned that he does not wish to return to England.

25. Kai is the main dancer. It was said that most members can’t help to but tends to get boss around by Kai. Only Taemin can control him.

26. Kai says that the members can’t go to the cinema often.

27. Kai says that at first D.O put a lot of effort into cooking but now all he makes is bibimbap.

28. Kai says the points he is most confident in is his sexy skin colour and sexy dancing.

29. Kai performed with medical patches

30. “Once when Kai was bathing, Kai suddenly started dancing. D.O opened the door and asked Kai what he was doing”

31. Kai likes girls who are gentle and passionate/affectionate.

32. Kai sings and dances in the shower when he’s in a good mood.

33. According to Lay and Sehun: Kai and Luhan are the laziest members of EXO.

34. Kai’s motto: I’d rather bend than break.

35. Kai was featured in Taemin's debut track list 'Pretty Boy'

36. “Kai likes to pat on people’s shoulders.” ‪

37. Kai sometimes loses his temper, but it’s his charm

38. Kai doesn’t quite use honorifics, although it’s a sign of closeness but some people who care may not like it.

39. Kai is very happy to be an uncle

40. Kai once had an instagram account but he deleted it after Call Me Baby promotion ended.