Key
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Key

Sep 23, 1991 - Daegu, South Korea

Kim Ki-bum (김기범; born September 23, 1991), known professionally as Key (키), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, fashion designer and television presenter under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the South Korean boy group SHINee.

Aside from group activities, as a singer, he has collaborated with various artists, and formed the duo Toheart with Woohyun of Infinite. He made his debut 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. His second album, Gasoline, was released in 2022. Key has also contributed to songwriting for himself and Shinee.

As an actor, he was cast in multiple musicals, such as Bonnie & Clyde (2013), Zorro (2014), and Chess (2015). He has since widened his field as an actor by taking part in several television drama roles, 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 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 later 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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Cast

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Movie2021Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
Movie2021Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’
Movie2021KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV
Movie2016SHINee WORLD 2016~DxDxD~
Movie2023G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPANSelf
Movie2022SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYASelf
Movie2013SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013~Boys Meet U~Himself
Movie2014SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~Himself
Movie2018SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
Movie20232023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]Self
Movie2023SHINee World VI: Perfect IlluminationSelf
Movie2021SHINee WORLD J Presents ~Bistro de SHINee~Self
Movie2023My SHINee WorldSelf
Movie2019SHINee - The ShiningKey
Movie2022SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWONSelf
Movie20242024 KEYLAND ON : AND ONSelf
Movie2022G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLANDSelf
Movie2024SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME
Movie20222022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’sSelf
Movie2023SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at KwangyaSelf
Movie2017SHINee WORLD 2017~FIVE~
Movie2012I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square GardenHimself (as Shinee)
Movie2016SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"Himself
Movie2015SMTown: The StageHimself
Movie2014SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"Himself
Movie2016SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"Himself
Movie2019Hit-and-Run SquadHan Dong-su
Movie2012SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD" in SeoulHimself
Movie2012SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II"Himself
Movie2012Music Bank in Paris
Movie2018SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018~FROM NOW ON~
Movie20152015 Dream ConcertSelf
Movie2018SHINee World V in SEOULHimself
Movie2012SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD'Self
Movie2012THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012"Self
Movie2011SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition)
Movie2012The 1st Concert In Japan "Shinee World"Self
TV Show2021SHINee Inc.1
TV Show2009Hello Baby13
TV Show2018Key-log8
TV Show2022Absolutely Nothing PreparedSelf1
TV Show2020Sixth SenseSelf1
TV Show2020Show!terview with JessiHimself1
TV Show2017Seoul MateSelf16
TV Show2023NCT Universe: LASTARTSelf10
TV Show2022Music Universe K-909Self1
TV Show2018Amazing SaturdaySelf376
TV Show2012Shinhwa BroadcastSelf3
TV Show2016Drinking SoloKi-Bum16
TV Show2013Barefooted Friends1
TV Show2014Crime SceneSelf11
TV Show2012Salamander Guru and The Shadows1
TV Show2007Radio StarSelf1
TV Show2020IU's PaletteSelf - Guest1
TV Show2017LookoutKong Kyung-Soo32
TV Show2022Just an ExcuseSelf5
TV Show2018Keyword #BoAhimself1
TV Show2017Master KeySelf7
TV Show2018SHINee's BACKKEY6
TV Show2018BreakersHost8
TV Show2011문나이트901
TV Show2021탱키박스Self12
TV Show2013Home Alone610
TV Show2018Weekend PlaylistHimself1
TV Show2023The SeasonsSelf2
TV Show2009You Hee-yeol's SketchbookSelf6
TV Show2011SNL KoreaSelf1
TV Show2016Let's Eat Dinner TogetherHimself1
TV Show2010Running Man1
TV Show2012Kiss NoteKey4
TV Show2015Men on a MissionSelf2
TV Show2011Weekly IdolHimself3
TV Show2015Daily Taeng9CamSelf2
TV Show2010SBS Gayo DaejeonMC5
TV Show2018Movie RoomSelf1
TV Show2019How Do You Play?Self2
TV Show2022Changing MajorsHimself1
TV Show2021차린건 없지만self1
TV Show2022The Zone: Survival MissionSelf1
TV Show2015Mickey Mouse ClubSelf1
TV Show2024Hyeri's ClubHimself2
TV Show2021The Game CaterersSelf3
TV Show2020Taem-Log 6v6Self1
TV Show2025K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30Self - Host2
TV Show2005Infinite ChallengeSelf1
TV Show2020Jinki JangpanSelf1
TV Show2015Key's Knowhow15
TV Show2023Boys PlanetSelf / MC12
TV Show2008SHINee MonologueSelf5
TV ShowN/ASHINee's One Fine DaySelf10
TV Show2008SHINee's YunhanamSelf12
TV Show2012World Date with SHINeeSelf3
TV Show2023SHINee-ingSelf9
TV Show2025The Blank Menu for YouSelf1
TV Show2018You Quiz on the BlockSelf1
TV Show2023Boys Planet2

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TV Show2013The Queen's ClassroomTheme Song PerformanceSound
TV Show2015Key's KnowhowCamera OperatorCamera
TV Show2015Key's KnowhowWriterWriting
TV Show2015Key's KnowhowLighting DesignLighting
TV Show2015Key's KnowhowMusicSound