On March 20, 2025, the renowned EXO member Kai unleashed a surprising remark during his appearance on ootB Studio’s official YouTube channel. In an episode titled “JeonKAlja’s College Insider Slang: Practical Edition (Freshman OT)| Jeongwaja,”he humorously suggested he would consider re-enlisting in the military if the channel garnered over two million subscribers. During this engaging segment, he stated:
“Re-enlistment…oh..it’s really huge indeed. Got discharged just yesterday. hahaha. Declaring re-enlistment. Wow. Then, if we reach 2 million, hmm..Breaking news! Kai promises re-enlistment if they reach 2 million subscribers.”
This playful comment quickly gained traction on social media, sparking a viral sensation among his dedicated fanbase. Many fans reacted with their signature humor, with one user on X humorously urging others to avoid subscribing to the channel:
“KIM JONGIN WILL RE—ENLIST IN THE MILITARY IF THEY REACHED 2M SUBSCRIBERS!!! OMG PLS DON’T SUBSCRIBE TO THEM HAHAHAHAA.”
Fans responded with a variety of witty remarks reflecting on Kai’s tongue-in-cheek proposal for re-enlistment. Comments ranged from expressions of disbelief to light-hearted jests. Some notable reactions included:
“Don’t tempt it, KAI (Looking at international news how North Korea got involved in Europe),”- a fan reacted.
“KAI MADE A DEAL THAT WHEN THEY REACH 2M SUBSCRIBERS HE WILL RE-ENLIST IN THE MILITARY Just to film an episode to be clear,”- a fan shared.
“I clicked so fast on ‘follow’ when he said that, I’m sorry Jongin,”- a fan mentioned.
Overall, users admired his quick wit and humor while simultaneously suggesting a boycott of subscriptions to the channel. Here are additional remarks reflecting this sentiment:
“He’s so witty and funny, never felt bad stanning him even once,”- a user reacted.
“Nooo Kai, I waited for your return so much, won’t let you go again! Release your album as soon as possible,”- a user mentioned.
“Y’ALL UNSUBSCRIBE,”- a user commented.
EXO’s Kai: Recent Developments
Earlier, on March 19, 2025, Kai excited his fans by releasing new music snippets via his official Instagram account, @zkdlin. The teaser, which included electrifying beats, was captioned with a ‘coming soon’ emoji, building anticipation among his followers. This followed the announcement by SM Entertainment on March 5, 2025, confirming the release of a mini-album, for which he is actively filming a music video.
The much-anticipated comeback is set for April 2025. For those unfamiliar, Kai made his solo debut on November 30, 2020, with his self-titled album released by SM Entertainment and distributed by Dreamus, featuring hit songs like “Mmmh,””Nothing On Me,””Reason,””Amnesia,””Ride or Die,”and “Hello Stranger.”
Notably, EXO’s Kai concluded his mandatory military service on February 10, 2025, marking a new chapter in his career as he returns to the spotlight.