Will Kai join EXO for their remake cover at the next SMTOWN concert?

On an online forum, netizens shared their reactions to a clip of EXO's Suho and Chanyeol interacting with fans on Instagram. The Instagram Live took place on January 12, coinciding with the 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025' concert, where EXO performed a remake of H.O.T's iconic classic "Get It Up!"

Notably absent from the performance was Kai, who is currently completing his mandatory military service and is set to be discharged on February 10 of this year.

During the live stream, Chanyeol casually mentioned that "Kai will be performing 'Get It Up' next time," in a casual, matter-of-fact tone, confirming the possibility of joining the two members for the next SMTOWN concert. After mentioning it, Chanyeol turned to Suho and said, "Am I not supposed to reveal this?"

Fans were thrilled at the news, eagerly anticipating Kai’s return to the stage. Many speculated that he might participate in one of the upcoming SMTOWN concert dates and locations this year.

Netizens also commented on how Kai's hiatus due to his military service feels longer than others, with some saying, "It feels like it has been ages since we last saw him."

The reactions ranged from excitement over Kai’s potential return to expressions of how much fans miss him:

"This is crazy. Something huge is coming—Kim Kai in 'Get It Up'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"It feels like Kai has been in the military for five years."

"Why does it feel like Kai has been in the military way longer than anyone else? Seriously, no joke, it feels like five years. Crazy."

"When’s the next SM concert?"

"Hul, this is such a big deal, I’m so excited."

"My heart is racingㅠㅜㅠㅠㅠㅠ"

"Kai is finally discharged after five years, right?ㅠ"

"'Get It Up' is perfect for Kai."

"I’m already losing it."

"Ahhh, I’m going to the LA SM concertㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ I get to see the 3-member version of 'Get It Up'!!!!!"

"Wow, it suits him so well."

"Is Kai getting discharged after ten years?????"

"I was already sad he couldn’t make it to this SM concert because of his service, but now he’s joining right away."

"Wow, I’m so excited. Hurry back!!!!!!!!!"

"Oh my god, my heart is pounding like crazy."

"Kai in 'Get It Up'... I’m not even a fan, but this is so thrilling."

"Please, Kai, please perform on stage soon."

"This is insane. I feel like it’s going to suit him so well. Finally, Jongin is back."

"It feels like having three members will fit the performance even better."

"Both Kai and Sehun would suit 'Get It Up' so perfectly..."

"What!??????????"

"Honestly, out of all the male celebrities I know, his military service feels like it’s been the longest."

"Kai has already nailed the stage in my mind. This is going to be huge."

"Why isn’t Kai back yetㅠㅠ It feels like time moves the slowest when it comes to Jonginㅠㅠ"

"Sigh, I guess I have to attend the tour now."

In related news, several other idols are set to be discharged from the military in 2025. Suho has previously mentioned that fans can look forward to EXO’s return as a full group later this year.

What are your thoughts?

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