On March 19, 2025, EXO’s Kai created a buzz among fans by teasing his new music on his Instagram account @zkdlin. The eight-second teaser, characterized by energetic beats, stirred excitement in the fandom when Kai captioned it with a ‘coming soon’ emoji.
For context, SM Entertainment announced on March 5, 2025, that Kai was gearing up for the release of a mini-album, with a comeback set for April 2025. Additionally, filming for the accompanying music video has already commenced.
The teaser quickly went viral, amplifying fan anticipation across social media platforms. One user on X expressed their enthusiasm, suggesting that even though it was merely a snippet, it had the potential to be the “Song of the Year”:
“Though it’s just a snippet of his new music, I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere. Don’t get me wrong, I love Kai. In fact, he’s my bias in EXO, but I must admit the truth—this track sounds like it could be SOTY.”
Fans have highlighted Kai’s recent teasers as exceptionally impactful following his military service. Reactions include:
“It sounds amazing!! Kai’s spoilers after discharge are just something else,”another fan reacted.
“This beat can go in any direction. It’s like I’m watching a reel of Charlie Puth; anything could work with this. LET THEE KIM KAI COOK A SOTY,”one fan shared.
“I completely agree with Baekhyun when he says the intro is the most crucial part of a song. If the intro doesn’t hit, the entire song won’t either. Listening to THIS… I can already tell it’s going to be SONG OF THE YEAR. LET’S GO KIM KAI,”another fan commented.
Users across platforms assert that the K-pop industry is eagerly awaiting Kai’s new release. Comments reflect this sentiment:
“Oh, he’s teasing us BAD BAD! I fear we won’t survive this one,”one user reacted.
“Absolutely! It sounds like a major bop. I’m ready!!!! The whole K-pop industry is prepared!!!!,”another user shared.
“OH MY GOD!!!!!! Just the beat alone hits so hard! KJI4 is going to be INSANE,”yet another fan mentioned.
More about EXO’s Kai
Kai, a prominent member of EXO, is recognized for his versatility in rapping, singing, and acting. Managed by SM Entertainment, he debuted as part of EXO and its sub-unit EXO-K with the mini-album “Mama”on April 9, 2012.
He launched his solo career on November 30, 2020, with his debut album “Kai,”released through SM Entertainment and distributed by Dreamus. The album features six tracks, including standout songs such as “Mmmh,””Nothing On Me,”and “Hello Stranger.”
Notably, Kai completed his mandatory military service on February 10, 2025, and fans are now eagerly counting down the days to his highly anticipated return.