EXO members Kai and Sehun, known as the “94z,” will debut as a unit on December 1 with the mini album Waking Up The City.
November/11/2026 11:41
EXO members Kai and Sehun, who have opposite charms, are forming a unit. SM Entertainment revealed, “Kai and Sehun, who were born in 1994 and are the same age, will launch on December 1 with the release of their first mini album, Waking Up The City.” Kai and Sehun have long been loved as a combination known among EXO fans as the “94z.” Kai, the “hot guy” with intense charm, and Sehun, the “cool guy” with chic charm, have opposite charms, so expectations are rising for this fresh combination. The two are planning to bring a new sensibility to the K-pop scene through the synergy created by their different charms. Kai and Sehun’s first mini album, Waking Up The City, will include a total of seven songs, including the title track of the same name and solo songs. The two previously mentioned unit activities at a concert, saying, “Above all, the performance is overwhelming. We are that confident, so please look forward to it a lot. We would also like your honest evaluation,” further raising expectations. With the launch of EXO’s new unit approaching, fans’ expectations are high. • “94z” EXO Kai & Sehun, officially debuting as a new unit in December! Expectations are already high for their activities • EXO, sixth concert tour finale in Korea! Performed a three-hour stage and promised to meet fans again
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