Rising global (Canadian) artist yung kai has released a remix of his breakout track “blue”— this time featuring a brand-new verse from MINNIE of K-pop powerhouse (G)I-DLE.
Originally released in August 2024, “blue” quickly became a sleeper hit, capturing hearts across TikTok and Instagram with its dreamy, lo-fi sound and emotionally raw storytelling. The track has since amassed over 300 million streams on Spotify, 100 million views on YouTube, and is approaching 1 billion streams across all platforms, cementing kai’s status as one of the most compelling voices in genre-blurring pop.
The remix dropped on Friday, April 18, and introduces MINNIE’s signature honey-toned vocals on a bonus verse, adding a new dimension of softness and longing to the fan-favourite track from Vancouver’s yung kai.
“It’s crazy how my bias since high school is on my song. I felt her aura as soon as I walked in the studio. I think MINNIE’s verse on “blue” adds so much more to the feeling of nostalgia and falling in love.”
– yung kai
The remix arrives just ahead of kai’s performance at 88Rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival in May, where he’ll share the stage with incredible artists like G-Dragon, 2NE1, Dean, and Rich Brian.
At just 22, yung kai has quickly emerged as one of the most emotionally resonant voices of his generation. A self-taught producer and songwriter, kai initially pursued music behind the scenes before stepping into the spotlight with his deeply personal tracks that blend lo-fi textures, indie pop, and cinematic storytelling. Having lived primarily in Shanghai and Vancouver, kai draws inspiration from Asian dramas and global youth culture — his viral hit “blue” was famously written after watching a Chinese drama on Discord with a girl he was crushing on.With over 1 million followers on Instagram and 2 million on TikTok, kai’s highly engaged fanbase is growing rapidly across Asia, North America, and beyond. He has performed at major stages across Asia, including the Wanderland Festival in the Philippines and a special guest appearance on Indonesia’s Got Talent.
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