Usually, many idols decide to use their legal name when shifting gears into acting. Fellow EXO member D.O. is an example as he goes by the name�Do Kyung Soo�as an actor.�

Kai,�who's playing his first lead role in upcoming KBS�drama 'Andante', has decided not to follow the trend of using the legal�name for his acting career. At the press conference for the drama on September 19, he provided an explanation for this decision.�

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Kai stated, "Kim Jong In�or Kai, it's not very important. I started promoting with the name Kai so I just believe it's right to also make my acting debut as Kai."

The first episode of 'Andante' starring Kai and Kim Jin Kyung�is airing on September 24.�