EXO’s Kai, a “world-class performer,” reunited with fans in an emotional meeting after a two-year hiatus.
Kai released his fourth mini-album, 'Wait On Me,' on April 21st and held a showcase at the Yes24 Live Hall at 8 PM KST. The event was live-streamed on the EXO YouTube channel, allowing fans worldwide to celebrate Kai’s comeback. During the showcase, Kai unveiled the performance for his title track, 'Wait On Me,' and also performed his B-side track, 'Adult Swim,' receiving an explosive response. He also showcased his variety show skills, sharing stories about the album’s unboxing and behind-the-scenes moments, and keeping the audience entertained with his wit.
Regarding the title track, 'Wait On Me,' Kai explained, “It has a ‘sweet and salty’ charm thanks to its smooth vocals and powerful performance.” He added, “The overarching message of the song is ‘the beauty of waiting.’ It allows us to realize how much we missed each other while waiting, and it makes the happiness we feel now even more real.” He also shared his thoughts on the album’s B-sides, saying, “My favorite song is ‘Pressure.’ I listened to it the most while trying to figure out how to express it. The EXO members said they liked ‘Walls Don’t Talk’ because it’s easy to listen to.”
Towards the end of the showcase, Kai delivered a heartfelt message, saying, “There’s nothing that can stop us now. We just need to enjoy ourselves. I hope EXO-L think it was worth waiting for Kai’s comeback with this album. I’ll show my love through actions, not just words. Thank you for being with me for this new beginning,” and his eyes welled up with tears.
Meanwhile, Kai’s fourth mini-album, 'Wait On Me,' is gaining popularity, topping the iTunes Top Album charts in 23 regions worldwide, including Argentina, Brazil, Brunei, Fiji, France, Honduras, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey, as well as topping the QQ Music Digital Album Sales Chart in China.
Written by Kim Su JinTranslated by Lee So Yun