Dancer Reacts to KAI - Rover

Dancer Clay Boonthanakit (@claydohboon) reacts and breaks down Kai's Rover! Shout out to Tango Leadaz (@tangoleadaz) for helping me close the gaps on the name of that dancehall move!
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[@AkilahMay]

If the choreo calls for it, Kai can dance stiffly or gracefully. He can dance to almost all genre be it jazz, ballet, contemporary, traditional, pop, latin etc. When you watch his solo performance I See You, you can see that he's the most versatile dancer in kpop. No wonder he's the idols'idol, being look up to by so many idols and idol wannabees. His adorable personality is a bonus point.

[@Kahli21]

He's sooooo good, but completely lacking in groove. Just compare him to the dancer on the left at 0:38-0:44. That guy has groove and looks amazing, my eye is drawn to him way more than to Kai. There's a ton of advantages of having great technique and charisma and all of that, but I find myself being bored watching him dance next to other people who might not be as skilled but have the groove to draw my attention. I know it can be a personal preference, and I'm not by any means saying Kai is bad (very much the opposite!), it's just striking how little groove he has. I would put a lot of other idol dancers above him purely for that (if they're as or nearly as skilled).

[@AkilahMay]

@Kahli21 Team Kai includes top-notch dancers like Jrick and Bada Lee who are well-known choreographers themselves. Some were hand-picked by Kai himself. His dancers have to be high caliber dancers for obvious reasons. However, I barely noticed the guy you mentioned lol my eyes were glued on how precised, well-balanced and how impactful Kai delivers. His dancers enhance Kai's visual aesthetics nonetheless. For me, no one matches his body line, facial expressions and how he interprets his songs through his incredible performance.

[@lilycha9398]

@@Kahli21 his background leans more towards contemporary and ballet, not street dance. "groove" is expressed differently in contemporary and ballet vs street

[@Matsumiyalover]

​@@Kahli21LOL I watched Bada and Mihawk doing the rover dance alone and i immediately felt something lacking and too much at the same time, mind you they are pro dancers and the choreographers too. But I'm so used to Kai's version.

[@biejeng2454]

Kai is next level performer. He's a total package with his strong moves and great facial expressions. Thank you for this

[@lauriegonzalez2374]

More Kai reactions?!seriously, you're asking?!OF COURSE!🤣🤣🤣 I like how you pointed his stiffness...one thing about Kai is that when you've seen him dancing a few times the same choreography, you can put him in the middle of a dance crew with a hat and a mask...and you'll be able to recognize him...when you know his style of dancing you can recognize him even with something you've never seen him dance...he has this unique powerful and visual dancing that i admire sooo much!❤

[@ninisooluv]

Kai, a generational performer who chose to create his own path in dancing! I remember back in 2013-2014 when all the main dancers of different k-pop boy groups specialized in hip-hop, b-boy, pop & lock, and other dance styles that were mostly considered “strong” and/or “hard,” Kai shocked everyone with his route in contemporary dance. EVERYONE remembers his iconic performance as the intro to their title track Overdose. He really popularized that soft and fluid dance style in k-pop. A transcendent icon in the field of dance in k-pop.

[@ssnekd8908]

SM feeds their idols dancing juice lmao, Ten, Taemin, Taeyong, Kai, Seulgi, etc! I would love to see more content reacting to Seventeen, cuz their dance is insane!

[@mennamadany262]

Have to add mark in there too 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼💚

[@yunabae1407]

hyoyeon too she’s a beast

[@Nmn4821]

Kai is the best one out of all of them

[@SharkGirl6]

Not mentioning Boa and Hyoyeon in insane actually

[@anderson_3622]

+Jisung,Hyoyeon, shotaro,karina

[@amayraniklover6952]

I didn't request it, but WOWOW I was wondering why this didn't happen before, I love Kai so much he's one of my favorites dancer on Kpop so far. The way he perform is just another level, the aura, the presence and the neat their moves are ... and also enjoying all at the same time 🫠... dancer EXO L happy here. Bada Lee made a good research on this choreo and all the amazing choreographers that mash up this amazing dance, Rover is sooo addictive. Just waiting patiently for Kai comeback from the army.

[@gorgeousangelvyky3342]

Oh my boy Kai is the best. More of him please. As a dancer, I know how he makes these not so easy dances look easy buy it really takes a lot. Thank you. Watching him dance with so much joy makes me super happy

[@nini-ho3yp]

his just next level

[@babyyoda5447]

This is how I know it's just proven that he knows how to frame his body perfectly while dancing and maximizes on his body control. I've been waiting for you to get to Kai, the Idols Idol. The dancing god that idols were lining up to do the Rover Challenge with. I would loooooove to see more Kai because there's so much versatility to his dance style. FILM : KAI 1 & 2, I See You performance, Reason dance practice, & Peaches dance practice I think are going to give you just a good review of the dance styles he brings to the table. This man has literally sacrificed his body for his love of dance ( back surgery, broken ankle twice, amongst over injuries ) and that unyielding passion just comes through. 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@denissewoo]

Idol of idols, Kai

[@chenruby7190]

It’s really fun to watch KAI dance, the dance is clean, strong and soft at the same time

[@valge1759]

Kai is so incredibly talented

[@pingkanpico-jq4nu]

Kai is a dancing machine❤

[@denissewoo]

Main dancer Kai, he is so cooooool and talented. Loved this reaction.

[@lelmdrWHO]

Finally!! You complete the unholy trinity! Taemin, Jimin, and Kai. Kai is such a freaking icon! And this song is such an earworm

[@tannybarnett2835]

Kai gives me that "New Skool Dancehall" vibe i.e. strong and smoothe. The moves are really powerful and his posture carries it well. I like that subtle but effective pelvic move with the rover, rover ...rover. The ending is " fyah". Fi real, Kai absolutely "shell dis dung"(slayed). Thank you for reacting to Kaii. One love.

[@rmgrth]

Kai is a top tier dance and no can deny it bro

[@ayaztngzn7404]

Kai really idol of idols !!!

[@XenodoxMedia]

Yes more Kai! I still watch the FILM: KAI videos because of how amazing they look in concept and choreography. He's a true artist 🤩

[@kai-pop57]

I wish that would happen. Those are my fav!

[@exoismyuniverse7620]

He is the best dancer in kpop indeed. Thanks for reacting to Kai please more of him

[@blackswan4980]

He is far to be the best

[@amaja694]

The stiffness is really interesting to point out as a strength!! it's something I've noticed in dance in general especially in contrast to dancers with a looser feel but didn't have the vocabulary for it or was able to recognise it as a distinct strength. I struggle with making clear pictures/lines so maybe it's something I should try. Would love to see more reactions to seventeen/hoshi (thanks, falling flower, home; run, spider) and Birthday by Ten!!!

[@heylo757]

Spider and Birthday omg that's a helluva sexy combo

[@breakyoursilence5121]

More Kai reaction? Ofc! Please react to Kai 'Mmmh' dance practice first, maybe 'Film:Kai' as well. This was from his first solo debut track. 'Mmmh' choreographer is MihawkBack from 1 Million/ Street Man Fighter. The crew/dancer team was also personaly picked by Kai himself while preparing this project. It was a huge deal for Kai since it was his first ever debut.

[@krazy4kpop]

Love and appreciate the clarification of moves from the community!! thank u for educating!!

[@moly_y549]

Film: Kai is a must see!

[@piliredondo2661]

I would looooove to watch your reactions to more of Kai’s choreographies.

[@Kai-gom88]

OMG, than you for reacting to our dancing machine.😊 We need more kai reactions❤

[@hanshikabehl1277]

Kai is love❤

[@dannygoldson603]

Acknowledging the gwara gwara🥺 Clay, you have my heart❤️❤️

[@TheShandukie]

Right?! I'm watching from South Africa and I am so glad

[@aliciamosby]

I really enjoyed the breakdown of the dance moves!

[@blvckasfolk]

more kai please! reason dance practice, first kai film (dance film), kai film rover dance practice, then mmmh and peaches dance practices

[@bbhdotin]

kai mixes a lot of fluid moves with his stiff/sharp moves actually. he is also trained in ballet so maybe an intentional choice? It would be interesting for you to check his other solos and compare them!! loved this

[@mirella8310]

Kai is awesome!!

[@cosmiclatte6604]

Yessssss THE KAI

[@zoe.lazaro]

YEAHHHH so happy u reacted to kai :DDD one of my favorite dancers

[@lucyorlucci]

Kai the best for me ❤

[@justhuman43]

I love you give credit for dances from others places! Kia killed it tho!

[@miajones1257]

It's 12:39 am at night...i am missing Kai....and I am here watching people praising my man.

[@exofan0408]

hi, kai is really the best dancer. The versatility of his music is sooo good. just checked mmmhh and his other dance practice like bomba and sinner

[@blackswan4980]

He is not the best

[@HomeboyNextDoor]

Kai is next level holy danggggg =O aww I wanted to give Clay a hug at the end when he was all "I'm not Kai... >_

[@iamshinn79]

Just give me more of Kai Album reaction... 제발.❤❤❤

[@miyarastewart2330]

That's why he's idol of idols

[@moroccanexo-l]

Born to be a star kim kai you are the best

[@dlynn438]

Kai is the best ❤

[@RJazz]

I was waiting for your reaction to KAI ! Thank you so much! Please do more. And I really like all of your K-Pop reactions and your videos. Keep going! 😊

[@weinaguo1235]

please more kai dance videos

[@kimkimmx]

Yeeees, I'd love to see you react more to Kai

[@tinasuarez117]

Yes. More KIa, more Kia & even More Kai, Please❤

[@skinnylegend9782]

MORE KAIII

[@yaelmae4279]

Kai is my favorite dancer. Please do more.

[@larissafonseca4007]

Really interested in this thing you mentioned about "using stiffness". I kind of understand but I would love to have a small video on it or something to explain more because I don't think a lot of people talk about it 😁

[@proud8860]

Kai is such a good dancer 😎🔥

[@hellokitty3935]

please do a longer video on Kai! loved this :)

[@ren.the.rascal]

Kai is the idols of idols because he is EXO dancing machine. He has a sexy tone of voice to back it up too. We wish him well while enlisted and hope that he comes back stronger. Please continue to support Exist album because we know how much this album matters to him as well. Take care everyone, saranghajaaaa!!!

[@Nmn4821]

Would I call it stiffness? I would say a better word is control. He is excellent at controlling every inch of his body and delivering any kinds of dance. Throughout the 11 years of his career he demonstrated all kinds of skills and styles of dancing. The controlled movements that he is doing for Rover is suitable for his solo song so he delivers the right feel to match the song vibes. But, if you look into his solo stages at concerts and in Peaches and such you'll see him using his body in different ways. So, I hope the reactors do more background search on dancers before they comment on them thank you. Also, please check out Domino, Mmmh, I see you stages please

[@blackswan4980]

Stiff,tense and hunched

[@Nmn4821]

@@blackswan4980 Lol haters go away, you clearly are a muggle to dance. No sense or whatsoever lol

[@mao2178]

yess his control is so good!! i always love seeing Kai perform ❤

[@elaela2022]

@@blackswan4980 Army? Shut up !

[@Matsumiyalover]

​@@blackswan4980 psst, we don't need your opinion. Wrong video. Move along 😂

[@simpforkimkai]

BEST DANCER OUT THERE 🤌

[@samnagutom6390]

More Kai??? OFC!!!

[@zkdfin]

OK WE NEED MORE KAI IN THIS CHANNELLLL 😍

[@krexhunter5735]

Kai is perfect . Thank you for this

[@derlis_whatever7033]

Thank you for telling us the history of the moves!

[@melbyunie4222]

More of Kai please

[@oscarcallahan159]

YESS MORE KAI, we love Kai

[@ch_rryleaf]

Currently foaming at the mouth to see Taemins reaction after this!!

[@mikaelsouza930]

O Kai é muito bom dançarino. Merece muito sucesso!

[@exoislove]

more Kai reaction please 🙏🏻

[@yasmeenjoosub4699]

And yes more Kai reactions please....

[@Kcgirl-we2ek]

yes more Kai would really love to see your react to 'Mmmh' its so good also 'peaches' maybe react to some Taemin as well 'Criminal' and 'Advice' for taemin

[@juliq1097]

Please react to more Kai maybe to his Kai film rover it’s like a video of performance snippets form each of his songs in his most recent album rover

[@Rissa-uc5tx]

More Kai reactions please!!! ❤

[@aleidarosabal3932]

You should watch more Kai definitely!

[@butterflyeffect1796]

More Kai please

[@altheaalvarez4607]

More of kai reactions pleaseee❤

[@foreverr1583]

Kaiii 💯

[@bahlaussa]

Miss him so badly 😢

[@moonamigi]

I always love his backup dancers so much

[@Nineninefour]

as a non dancer, i found his commentary so interesting and enjoyable

[@Kosar_exoll]

KAI IS THE BEST DANCER OF KPOP 🔥❤️

[@ariaun6485]

pls do TEN BIRTHDY

[@inciozturk7467]

Thanks a lot for your react and support to Kai.

[@anukritipandey6206]

BTBT by B.I (MV performance version) - Would love a reaction video !

[@michellebarrancoramirez5182]

It took you this long time to react to the KAIIII... ok. Kai has a gorgeous physique and dance line!!!!

[@impcute]

More KAI !!!!

[@juliaclare606]

Loved to see this, Kai definitely has a distinctive style. I’d love to see reactions to Ten - Birthday and Hoshi - Spider dance practices, two amazing versatile dancers. It would also be fab to have Bailey Sok talking through some of her brilliant k-pop choreo!

[@marinaherstories52]

Kai is the KING! Please, react more to his masterpieces 🥰

[@sehunscartier667]

More Kai bestie ❤

[@k-edits3767]

We need more of kai over here

[@randomripoff123]

thank you for the education in here! i love learning things in p much all of the videos released, and i love the commitment to recognizing all styles of dance from all over the world and honoring their creators and origins!

[@dodobs3202]

OF COURSE WE WANT TO SEE YOU REACT IN KAI’s agaaainnnn!!! Yayyy

[@BeletteRTF]

More Kai, duh ;) this was just too short. It'd be interesting to see Peaches and esp Mmmh in contrast to Rover. And Reason because it's 🔥

[@cischinni]

Loved the reaction! I would love to see more Kai reactions from you

[@kimjongbros]

MORE OF KAI PLEASEEE

[@inciozturk7467]

Please more more Kai

[@alevan4164]

AAAAAAA THANK YOU FOR REACTONG TO KAI'S DANCE PRACTICE ILY AND I LOVE KAI AND EXO SO MUCHHH

[@HB_TEN10]

More Kai? Need you ask??? You should really look at the Film for Rover...some really great stuff in there. Specifically thinking about Slidin, he dances with a prop...and Sinner is super unique. Would love to hear you breaking them down.

[@debyeol7487]

Kai is the KINGS!!!❤

[@nini-ho3yp]

mr rover i miss uuuu

[@xxxibgzcyy587]

The idol of idols

[@saranghaelife]

I feel like rover is kind of outside his personal style, I would recommend the " I see you" where he does ballet, jazz and contemporary as well as "Mmmh" his solo debut !!!

[@levadeup334]

You stated that there was a sexy part at the end- I haven't seen Kai NOT be sexy in any move!?!? It's like breathing for that guy!

[@grygyurin]

Kai is really talented when it comes to dance. i highly recommend watching his friend, Taemin and his recent dances! they’re truly something to witness

[@maggot2259]

He did do Taemin danger and Shinee view, but yesss I hope they see more Taemin choreo, especially newer ones since Danger and View both came out almost a decade ago!

[@justviewer3677]

@@maggot2259 Why do you bring Taemin to the surface when it comes to Kai? It's so annoying. His dances are too erotic, the movements are monotonous. Today, Kai is the best dance performer in K-Pop.

[@maggot2259]

@justviewer3677 OK, I didn't ask who's a better dancer, I just wanted to see some Taemin vids AND more kai vid. In other comments, I mention both or just Kai. Their friends, not everything is a competition 🙄. And wdym his dance is too erotic, what does that have to do with anything?

[@justviewer3677]

@@maggot2259 You see, Taemin's fans are very persistent in inserting their comments on Kai's videos. I don't think Kai fans do that. If they are reprimanded, they always refer to the friendship between them. Their dance is too different to compare or say they are the same.

[@maggot2259]

@justviewer3677 THEY DO, I sometimes see people mention Kai in Taemin vids and nothing wrong with that, and why are u saying it's just Taemin fans or Kai fans, I'm a fan of BOTH, some of those fans can like both idols, not everyone is a solo stan like u. And I mention their friendship because that's how i connect them, I associate them thru their friendship and SuperM, like how because talk about Jimin in Taemin vids because their friends AND because they're really good dancers(Kai included) and the reactor might like their vids too

[@bebanhidupsehun3241]

King of dance ❤❤❤