EXO’s Kai Poised for Comeback Post-Military Service

Fans of EXO are buzzing with anticipation as Kai prepares for his return from military service in just a few days. On November 5, 2024, SM Entertainment revealed a teaser of their artist lineup for early 2025, prominently featuring Kai’s name, signaling his soon-to-come comeback.

Fan Excitement Ignites on Social Media

The inclusion of Kai in the proposed release schedule has generated a wave of enthusiasm across social media platforms. Fans are elated at the prospect of him diving back into his career almost immediately after his enlistment ends. One Twitter user remarked:

“He’s going straight to work.”

This sentiment was echoed by many, with comments highlighting Kai’s dedication to his craft and his supporters:

“Comeback fresh from military I AM SO READY,”a fan exclaimed.

“OH MY GODDDDDD PLEASE, thank you KIM JONGIN,”another enthusiast shared.

“Barely coming back from army and already releasing music—he loves us,”one user noted.

Kai’s Journey: From Enlistment to Anticipated Comeback

Kai enlisted for mandatory military service on May 11, 2023, making him the seventh EXO member to serve, following Xiumin, D.O., Suho, Chen, Chanyeol, and Baekhyun. His enlistment came sooner than planned due to regulatory changes, surprising both fans and fellow EXO members, which led to a heartfelt farewell.

Prior to leaving, he took the time to express his gratitude to fans during a live broadcast, assuring them he would return safely to perform for them again. His military service spanned 18 months, and he is set to officially complete it on November 7, 2024.

SM Entertainment’s Upcoming Project Lineup

With the announcement of Kai’s potential return to music in the first quarter of 2025, fans are eagerly looking forward to his new releases. Alongside Kai, other notable SM artists such as LUCAS, NCT’s Mark and Ten, and Red Velvet’s Seulgi are also slated for comebacks, promising a thrilling season for fans of the label.

In a recent report by Kim Su-jeong via Naver, SM Entertainment outlined its plans for the fourth quarter of 2024 and early next year. This includes the highly anticipated debut of a new girl group—the first from SM since Aespa in 2020—with their promotional activities starting with a single release.

Upcoming releases showcase the dynamic array of talent within SM, with SHINee’s Minho launching his debut album, *Call Back*, on November 4 and NCT DREAM preparing to drop their album *Dreamscape* on November 11. Meanwhile, solo mini-albums from Taeyeon and WayV are also on the horizon, alongside a single from SM’s inaugural virtual artist, nævis.

Celebrating Talent and Milestones

January will see SM celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special SMTOWN LIVE concert and an album filled with commemorative projects. Key releases anticipated include NCT Mark’s solo full album and EXO Kai’s mini-album, marking his comeback post-service, as well as additional mini-albums from artists like Red Velvet’s Seulgi, NCT U’s Wish, and NCT Ten.

Fans are set for an exciting period filled with fresh music and thrilling performances as Kai and other SM artists gear up for their much-anticipated returns.

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