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Musical actor Kai is leaving EMK Entertainment, where he has been for 14 years.
Kai announced on his SNS on the 31st of last month, "I will conclude my exclusive contract with EMK Entertainment, with whom I have been together for 14 years since 2013, as of May 31, 2026."
He said, "All the moments we have walked together, laughing and worrying, are precious memories that cannot be exchanged for anything," and added, "In the future, we will continue to support each other's futures and greet each other with even better appearances."
He further told fans, "Thanks to your unwavering support and trust, I have been able to walk this journey so far. To repay your precious hearts, I will move forward step by step with sincerity in the future."
He also added, "I sincerely thank all the employees of EMK Entertainment."
Meanwhile, Kai debuted with the single "Incomplete" in 2008 and officially debuted on the musical stage in 2011 with "Story of My Life."
He will appear on the stage of the play "The Merchant of Venice," which will be performed from July 8 to August 9 at the National Theater's Haoreum Theater.
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