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SuperM's Kai showcases blonde look in steamy teaser for first solo album 'Kai', fans say he's 'going to rock'

Written in all caps, some of the posts read, 'LET ME BREATHE', 'LOOK AT HIM!!!!' and 'YESSS HANDSOME'

Big news for Kai fans, mark your calendars for November 30, as the South Korean heartthrob singer is set to drop his own mini-album. Titled 'KAI', the debut EP will mark his first effort as a solo artist apart from his commonly known presence in groups such as South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo, its subunit Exo-K, and South Korean supergroup SuperM.

Apart from being a continuously loved artist in the aforementioned groups, Kai is also widely considered to be one of the best dancers of South Korea and the K-pop genre. He has also starred in various television dramas such as 'Choco Bank' (2016), 'Andante' (2017), and 'Spring Has Come' (2018). So, it goes without saying that a solo effort by Kai would make for an epic release.

Kai's label SM Entertainment made the announcement on Instagram on November 18, along with several steamy teaser pics. "KAI 카이 The 1st Mini Album [KAI (开)] 🎧 2020.11.30. 6PM KST 👉 kai.smtown.com #카이 #KAI @zkdlin #엑소 #EXO #weareoneEXO #开," the label wrote in the caption. In the photos, a long blonde-haired Kai is seen shirtless, sporting hip-hop-inspired gear and other fashionable outfits, and busting a move or two in a colorful fluorescent setting. Think K-pop meets 'Tron' and you'll get a clearer idea about the teaser snaps, so Kai's upcoming solo music or music videos is likely to resonate with similar aesthetics. Check out the teaser here and be sure to swipe through each pic.

Meanwhile, fans on both Instagram and Twitter are adoring Kai's new look and imagery. For a similar teaser on Twitter, shared by SM Entertainment, fans have flooded the comments with their excitement. Written in all caps, some of the tweets read, "LET ME BREATHE", "LOOK AT HIM!!!!", "YESSS HANDSOME", "LONG BLONDE JONGIN??????" and "LONG HAIR BLONDE HAIR WHAT WHAT WHA". One fan said, "Excited to see more of your dancing skills." Another added, "Kai is going to rock. I love you so much Kai"

Kai's first solo EP is set to feature six tracks including 'Um' and the lead single, 'Mmmh'. The project was initially announced on July 3, 2020, by SM Entertainment. Meanwhile, Kai has also been busy this year with his groups Exo and SuperM. The group Exo released their live album 'EXO PLANET #5 – EXplOration' in April and recently, in September, SuperM dropped their first studio album 'Super One'. Kai has also had to keep himself active and ready for fans around the globe as 'SuperOne' has seen major success since its release. The album debuted at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200, becoming the group's second top three entry on the chart. Furthermore, the LP earned the top spot on the Billboard World Albums Chart, making it the group second chart-topper after their self-titled debut EP. Additionally, SuperM also achieved their first number one on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart.