Key
Acting
- Born:
- 1991-09-23
- Place of birth:
- Daegu, South Korea
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
![SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/gSoKk5sYRqN1gUrODuD1pXlXvMB.jpg)
SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul
The Blank Menu for You
K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30
SM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future in Seoul
![SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3y2bKaGZjSM1CUb4gtoRYYBdeoS.jpg)
SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME
2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
My SHINee World
NCT Universe: LASTART
SHINee-ing
SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination
![2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/39a50WrgGdN3UwXituPf1BUVlSW.jpg)
2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
Salon Drip
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN
The Seasons
Boys Planet
SM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace in Kwangya
2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s
Just an Excuse
Changing Majors
G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND
Music Universe K-909
The Zone: Survival Mission
SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express in Suwon
Absolutely Nothing Prepared
Lee Mujin Service
SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
TaengKey Box
KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV
Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’
Idol Human Theater
SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～
Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
SHINee Inc.
The Game Caterers
Jinki Jangpan
Sixth Sense
IU's Palette
Show!terview with Jessi
Yeri's Room
Taem-Log 6v6
SHINee - The Shining
How Do You Play?
Hit-and-Run Squad
Key-log
Weekend Playlist
You Quiz on the Block
SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
SHINee's BACK
Movie Room
Breakers
Amazing Saturday
SHINee World V in SEOUL
SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON～
Keyword #BoA
Seoul Mate
Master Key
The Guardians
SHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～
Let's Eat Dinner Together
Drinking Solo
SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"
SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～
Men on a Mission
Daily Taeng9Cam
2015 Dream Concert
SMTown: The Stage
Mickey Mouse Club
Key's Knowhow
SHINee World IV in Seoul
SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
Crime Scene
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"
SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～
Barefooted Friends
Home Alone
SHINee's One Fine Day
THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012"
World Date with SHINee
SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD" in Seoul
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II"
I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden
Shinhwa Broadcast
Kiss Note
Music Bank in Paris
Salamander Guru and The Shadows
SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD'
The 1st Concert In Japan "Shinee World"
SNL Korea
SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition)
문나이트90
Weekly Idol
Running Man
Hello Baby
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
SHINee Monologue
SHINee's Yunhanam
Radio Star
Infinite Challenge
Inkigayo
SBS Gayo Daejeon
2025 KEYLAND: UNCANNY VALLEY