EXO-KASE debuts with seven tracks on December 1 at 6 p.m. KST, or 11 a.m. in Romania.
Kai and Sehun form EXO-KASE
EXO’s Kai and Sehun are preparing a new subunit, EXO-KASE. Their first mini album, Waking Up The City, is scheduled for December 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, or 11 a.m. in Romania. EXO’s official account confirms the timing alongside a preorder link.
The mini album will contain seven tracks, including the title song “Waking Up The City” and a solo song from each member. SM Entertainment provided the details, reported by Aju Press and Korean media on November 11. The agency emphasizes choreography and stage performance for the duo.
A launch film and four visual stages
The first teaser appeared November 10, followed by the “It’s Time To Wake Up” film November 11. The “Schedule Index” arrived at midnight KST on November 12. The introductory film shows the two facing each other before bringing them together as a duo.
A fanconcert announcement is scheduled for November 13 at 2 p.m. KST. Image teasers follow: “City” November 16, “City Awakens” November 17, “Field” November 19 and “Strange Field” November 20, all at midnight KST. “Are You Up?” is also scheduled for midnight on November 18.
The route to the album and music video
A “Highlight Medley” is set for November 23 at 6 p.m. KST, with album details November 24 at the same time. A music video image follows November 26 at midnight. The video teaser is scheduled for November 27 at 6 p.m., ahead of the December 1 album and video release.
Both born in 1994, Kai and Sehun extend EXO’s subunit tradition after EXO-CBX and EXO-SC. Reports from EXO’s Seoul encore concerts say they already previewed part of the title track’s choreography. The mini album develops that collaboration into a dedicated recording project, combining duo tracks with individual moments. EXO debuted in 2012, and Sehun already has experience in another of its subunits, EXO-SC.
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