EXO's Kai and Sehun Are Ready to "Wake Up The City" as EXO-KASE

EXO members Kai and Sehun are officially joining forces as a new subunit, EXO-KASE, with their first mini album, "Waking Up The City," scheduled for release on Dec. 1.

SM Entertainment announced the unit on November 11, introducing a collaboration between the two members that will emphasize their contrasting personalities and performance styles.

Both born in 1994, Kai and Sehun have long been known among fans as the "94z," a pairing recognized for their chemistry within EXO.

The new unit brings together Kai's powerful stage presence and Sehun's more restrained, charismatic performance style, with SM Entertainment positioning EXO-KASE as a performance-focused duo.

Their debut mini album, "Waking Up The City," will feature seven tracks, including the title song of the same name and individual solo tracks from both members.

The announcement follows a preview of the unit during EXO's encore concert last week, where Sehun expressed confidence in the duo's upcoming performances.

"Above all, the performance is incredible," Sehun said. "We're that confident in it, so please look forward to it and give us your honest feedback."

Kai and Sehun also offered fans an early glimpse of the title track's choreography during the concert.

At midnight on November 11, EXO's official social media accounts unveiled a launch film titled "It's Time To Wake Up."

The video depicts Kai and Sehun as two distinct individuals whose paths eventually cross, signaling the beginning of their activities as a unit.

The collaboration introduces another chapter in EXO's ongoing group, solo and subunit activities, allowing the two members to explore a shared musical identity while maintaining their individual styles.

EXO-KASE's first mini album, "Waking Up The City," is currently available for preorder through online and offline retailers ahead of its Dec. 1 release.