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Taiwanese model KAI, who shares name with EXO's Kai, rumored to be Jennie's MV co-star

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Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese model KAI (Jin Kai), who bears the same name as EXO member Kai, is rumored to be the male lead in BLACKPINK Jennie's upcoming music video.
  • The 23-year-old model gained attention for his role in SEVENTEEN's 'Blue' MV and a viral video of him dancing on ice.
  • KAI was scouted by a South Korean agency after a skateboarding photo and is set to develop his modeling career in South Korea starting in 2025.

Taiwanese model KAI, also known as Jin Kai, is reportedly set to star as the male lead in BLACKPINK member Jennie's upcoming music video for 'Less Than A Lover.' The 23-year-old, who hails from Kaohsiung, has been building his career in South Korea and shares his stage name with EXO's popular member, Kai, sparking considerable discussion among fans.

KAI has recently garnered attention in South Korea. In January, he appeared alongside Lee Yu-mi in the cinematic music video for 'Blue' by SEVENTEEN's subunit, BSS (BooSeokSoon). He also went viral in December for a video of himself dancing on a frozen river, which subsequently broke, leaving him soaked and amusing thousands of netizens. His large advertisement in Seongsu-dong earlier this year also drew significant attention online.

I told my parents and friends that I am more famous in Korea than in Taiwan, and they all think it's magical!

— KAIThe Taiwanese model shared his surprise at his growing fame in South Korea.

According to Korean media reports, KAI was scouted by a South Korean agency after a photograph of him skateboarding caught their attention. He signed with Granbrew and plans to officially begin his modeling career in South Korea in July 2025. KAI expressed his intention to remain open-minded about his future, embracing opportunities as they arise, much like his unexpected move to South Korea.

Often noted for his resemblance to RIIZE member Wonbin, KAI is frequently recognized on the streets. He shared that his parents and friends find it 'magical' that he is more famous in Korea than in Taiwan. KAI, who stated he has been single for about six months, prefers kind, friendly, and polite girls. He mentioned that while he sometimes gets asked for his number, he genuinely doesn't have a Korean phone number. His ideal type includes South Korean actress Kim Tae-ri and ILLIT member Wonhee. Inspired by Bruce Lee's philosophy, 'Be water, my friend,' KAI aims to avoid limitations and view the world without prejudice, with aspirations to become an actor.

Be water, my friend.

— KAIThe model quoted Bruce Lee to express his desire to remain adaptable and avoid limitations.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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