EXO‘s Kai is currently completing his mandatory military service. After enlisting early last year, he was rarely seen out of the premises of the military.
This changed on January 19 when fans spotted him going out for a drink in Kamong, a cafe owned by his sister. People were quick to notice the singer given that most customers were EXO-Ls.
just met Jongin in Kamong, He was with some people I don’t know who
2 hour ago 🫶🤌#kaiexo #EXO #KAI #카이 #종인 pic.twitter.com/x98S50p1Ux
— 아리사 (@Arisaseptia) January 18, 2024
Kai looked as handsome as can be dressed in a beige jacket over a denim shirt. He was relaxed while hanging out with his friends.
Besides this, there was something notable about him that fans noticed: his coffee order.
Though it seemed inconsequential, his drink was a far cry from his usual pick. He was halfway through an americano, an espresso shot mixed with hot water.
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It was practically the complete opposite of his usual coffee order, a latte which also includes espresso but instead pairs it with milk. This gives it a sweeter and lighter taste compared to an americano.
military changed jongin pic.twitter.com/rVlrBYXUUy
— 𐙚 (@roverkai) January 18, 2024
Fans found the small coffee-drinking habit change shocking especially considering his precious stance on the topic. Kai, after all, was the type of person who used to be unable to drink strong coffee.
Everyone, I have very shocking news. I started drinking coffee but I can’t drink americano.
— Kai
jongin from : “everyone , i have a very shocking news i started drinking coffee but i can’t drink americano”
To this:
pic.twitter.com/Lk1Ky6LQ7m https://t.co/KGhHIQ2o7H
— يوهان 🪖military wife (@u_han94) January 18, 2024
Now, EXO-Ls are commenting their shock at this development.
okay now let’s focus on this!! IS JONGIN DRINKING AMERICANO? COFFEE WITHOUT MILK!!! pic.twitter.com/kGDAohLXoh
— rue ✩ (@IT3OYKAI) January 14, 2024
the pink scarf…the americano… JONGIN MY BABY WHAT pic.twitter.com/TVl1bbHyJ4
— michi ︎ (@DARTHJONGIN) January 18, 2024
NAURRRRR people change, so does jongin he drank americano pic.twitter.com/eaKUg7qsYp
— ʕ´•ᴥ•`ʔ (@jonguinnie) January 18, 2024
Some had a hard time recognizing the idol considering his previous dislike of iced americano.
that’s not jongin!!! the jongin i know only drinks iced latte and dislikes the taste of iced americano pic.twitter.com/uwQkQMqWEH
— kiana (@kaideal_) January 18, 2024
They believed that he began using it to cope with the stress of being in the military.
Jongin drinking americano to cope with that 9-5 job pic.twitter.com/XDAGeJiKGl
— ꩜ᴥ꩜ (@Mafi7ll) January 14, 2024
Finally, one noted that although one part about Kai has changed, he himself has not.
When I found out Jongin drank the same kind of coffee as me I was deliriously happy. Times change. We have derailed and continued on separate tracks that will miss each other in the night skies and continue on their own separate journeys.
End of an era. Americano start.…
— Jun #FreePalestine (@NoisesJun) January 18, 2024
EXO’s Kai enlisted in the military on May 11, 2023. He is expected to be discharged in February 2025.
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