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Key
Daegu, South Korea
Kim Ki-bum, known professionally as Key, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, fashion designer and television presenter under SM Entertainment. Born and raised in…
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Kim Ki-bum, known professionally as Key, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, fashion designer and television presenter under SM Entertainment. Born and raised in Daegu, South Korea, he joined SM Entertainment in 2005 after a successful audition. In May 2008, Key debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band SHINee, which later became one of South Korea's best-selling artists. Key is widely recognized as a singer and dancer, but he has also ventured into different careers, notably as a television personality. As a singer, he has collaborated with various artists and formed the duo Toheart with Woohyun of Infinite. He debuted as a soloist in November 2018 with the release of the digital single Forever Yours, and his first studio album, Face, was released later that month. Subsequent releases include Bad Love (2021), Gasoline (2022), Good & Great (2023), Pleasure Shop (2024), and Hunter (2025). Key has also contributed to songwriting for himself and SHINee. As an actor, he has been cast in multiple musicals, such as Bonnie & Clyde (2013), Zorro (2014), and Chess (2015), and in television dramas like Drinking Solo (2016) and The Guardians (2017). In 2015, Key became active as a fashion designer and took part in numerous projects. For instance, he collaborated with Bridge Shop House to design SHINee's concert outfits, and worked with model Irene Kim and the brand Charm's to design fashion apparel. Due to the success of his works, Key was appointed as a fashion director for the group. Since 2020, he has gained prominence as a television personality, appearing on the variety shows DoReMi Market and I Live Alone as a cast member. He has received the Excellence Award from the MBC Entertainment Awards in recognition of his variety performances.
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2026
SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul
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2025
The Blank Menu for You
TV show Self
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2025
K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30
TV show Self - Host
- 2024
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2024
2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
Movie Self
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2023
My SHINee World
Movie Self
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2023
NCT Universe: LASTART
TV show Self / Special Judge
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2023
SHINee-ing
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2023
SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination
Movie Self
- 2023
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2023
Salon Drip
TV show Self
- 2023
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2023
The Seasons
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2023
Boys Planet
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2023
SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya
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2022
2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s
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2022
Just an Excuse
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2022
Changing Majors
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2022
G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND
Movie Self
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2022
Music Universe K-909
TV show Self
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2022
The Zone: Survival Mission
TV show Self
- 2022
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2022
Absolutely Nothing Prepared
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2022
Lee Mujin Service
TV show Guest
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2022
SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
Movie Self
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2021
TaengKey Box
TV show Self - Host
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2021
KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV
Movie
- 2021
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2021
Idol Human Theater
TV show
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2021
SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～
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- 2021
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2021
SHINee Inc.
TV show
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2021
The Game Caterers
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2020
Jinki Jangpan
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2020
Sixth Sense
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2020
IU's Palette
TV show Self - Guest
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2020
Show!terview with Jessi
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2020
Yeri's Room
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2020
Taem-Log 6v6
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2019
SHINee - The Shining
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