San of ATEEZ talks about filming the Bad challenge with Kai of EXO:
"I meet up with Jongin whenever we have can. We go eat together, go to the sauna, watch a movie, do escape rooms. So one day I asked hyung for a favor .. hyung, can we do this together?
And he was like, sure, I can do anything you want. So we filmed it together. He worked really, really hard. We originally filmed with jackets. And it was like, Oh? You're wearing a tank top. Oh? What? Hyung, you're wearing a tank top? So we took off our jackets and it was the last take.
I'm very grateful to hyung, we talk about a lot of personal things. Yes, I'm am really happy. It's fun when we hang out together. He's treating me very nicely and so much care."
“Kai, the god of the airport”
“He captivated the hearts of women with his perfect visuals” iktr give a raise to the journalist. he said what he said 🙂↕️
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Preview for the next episode of 'Uh, but Like, Seriously!' – KAI and Rain dance to 'Rainism' together.
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How successful is Kim Jongin’s career in variety shows?
He has the iconic viral moments from variety shows.
He has won the individual awards for his variety shows.
He can host popular the online variety show solo, with every episode hitting over a million views. Every episode inevitably generates viral posts with tens of thousands of likes. The show has grown increasingly well-received, evolving into a promotional platform for peers from major entertainment companies, and has even spawned a spin-off dating show.
He also stars in a prime-time variety program from one of the three major Korean terrestrial broadcasters.Its viewership has maintained a steady upward trend. He has received recognition from the senior industry figure and built a growing reputation among younger audiences and local communities. Most recently, it ranked No.1 in the 2049 viewership ratings in its time slot.
His variety career spans both online platforms and mainstream terrestrial television, appealing to audiences across the Kpop fandom, all adult age groups, and both domestic and international viewers. Right now, this is rare among all Kpop idols.
Having stable exposure twice a week may look glamorous on the surface. Honestly, weekly fixed shows come with far greater pressure than seasonal programs. The work pace is much more intense. With more episodes and a longer running schedule, he also has to properly coordinate his other concurrent activities. Data and public feedback come in real time, which directly affects program adjustments and the cast’s performance. Even so, Kim Jongin has quietly and successfully balanced two weekly regular important shows at the same time.
None of these achievements can be simply attributed to company resources alone. They are the industry’s genuine recognition of his outstanding variety talent. Renowned PDs have openly stated they have waited years to work with him, and the national MC have also reached out with collaboration offer. All of these are well-documented facts. High-profile exposure twice a week has brought him widespread praise from non-fans and positive program influence — a true reflection of both his professional ability and personal character.
More importantly, as time goes by, Kim Jongin’s commercial value, public recognition, industry connections, and variety capabilities will continue to grow alongside the development of his variety career.
Hard work begets luck, and this saying perfectly describes Kim Jongin. 👏👏
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KAI was mentioned by choreographer Bada Lee in a review of EXO's 'Crown' choreography: "Honestly, in this demo, I was doing KAI's part, and I feel like KAI performed it about 2000% better than I did."
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