Key

Key

Acting
Born 1991-09-23Daegu, 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.

Movies (40)

Hit-and-Run Squad
7.2

Hit-and-Run Squad

2019Movie7.2
SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
7.0

SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA

2022Movie7.0
SMTown: The Stage
9.5

SMTown: The Stage

2015Movie9.5
SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON

SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON

2022Movie
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"
9.3

SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"

2014Movie9.3
SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition)

SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition)

2011Movie
2015 Dream Concert
10.0

2015 Dream Concert

2015Movie10.0
I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden
8.5

I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden

2012Movie8.5
SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya

SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya

2023Movie
SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
9.0

SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~

2014Movie9.0
My SHINee World
7.5

My SHINee World

2023Movie7.5
Music Bank in Paris
10.0

Music Bank in Paris

2012Movie10.0
SHINee - The Shining
2.5

SHINee - The Shining

2019Movie2.5
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II"

SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II"

2012Movie
SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME

SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME

2024Movie
SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD'

SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD'

2012Movie
THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012"
10.0

THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012"

2012Movie10.0
SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"
9.5

SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"

2016Movie9.5
SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul

SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul

2026Movie
KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV

KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV

2021Movie
SHINee World V in SEOUL

SHINee World V in SEOUL

2018Movie
SHINee World IV in Seoul

SHINee World IV in Seoul

2015Movie
Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’
9.0

Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’

2021Movie9.0
2025 KEYLAND: UNCANNY VALLEY

2025 KEYLAND: UNCANNY VALLEY

Movie
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN

G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN

2023Movie
SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～

SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～

2021Movie
The 1st Concert In Japan "Shinee World"

The 1st Concert In Japan "Shinee World"

2012Movie
SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON～
8.5

SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON～

2018Movie8.5
SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
8.0

SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome

2018Movie8.0
2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
8.0

2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]

2023Movie8.0
SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～
10.0

SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～

2013Movie10.0
Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
9.5

Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD

2021Movie9.5
SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination
8.0

SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination

2023Movie8.0
SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～
9.0

SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～

2016Movie9.0
2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s
6.0

2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s

2022Movie6.0
SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD" in Seoul

SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD" in Seoul

2012Movie
G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND
9.0

G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND

2022Movie9.0
SHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～
9.0

SHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～

2017Movie9.0
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"
9.7

SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"

2016Movie9.7
2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
9.0

2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON

2024Movie9.0

TV Shows (61)

Home Alone
7.5

Home Alone

2013Series7.5
Men on a Mission
7.4

Men on a Mission

2015Series7.4
Radio Star
5.4

Radio Star

2007Series5.4
Amazing Saturday
7.6

Amazing Saturday

2018Series7.6
Infinite Challenge
7.7

Infinite Challenge

2005Series7.7
Running Man
8.2

Running Man

2010Series8.2
SNL Korea
8.2

SNL Korea

2011Series8.2
Inkigayo
7.5

Inkigayo

1998Series7.5
How Do You Play?
7.2

How Do You Play?

2019Series7.2
Weekly Idol
6.8

Weekly Idol

2011Series6.8
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
6.3

You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook

2009Series6.3
You Quiz on the Block
8.3

You Quiz on the Block

2018Series8.3
Lee Mujin Service
8.5

Lee Mujin Service

2022Series8.5
Just an Excuse
9.7

Just an Excuse

2022Series9.7
Movie Room
9.4

Movie Room

2018Series9.4
Let's Eat Dinner Together
7.0

Let's Eat Dinner Together

2016Series7.0
The Seasons
7.5

The Seasons

2023Series7.5
Absolutely Nothing Prepared
9.0

Absolutely Nothing Prepared

2022Series9.0
Salon Drip
4.5

Salon Drip

2023Series4.5
The Game Caterers
8.7

The Game Caterers

2021Series8.7
Show!terview with Jessi
7.0

Show!terview with Jessi

2020Series7.0
Boys Planet
7.8

Boys Planet

2023Series7.8
The Zone: Survival Mission
6.9

The Zone: Survival Mission

2022Series6.9
IU's Palette
10.0

IU's Palette

2020Series10.0
Crime Scene
8.1

Crime Scene

2014Series8.1
Idol Human Theater

Idol Human Theater

2021Series
Sixth Sense
8.6

Sixth Sense

2020Series8.6
Master Key
8.8

Master Key

2017Series8.8
SBS Gayo Daejeon

SBS Gayo Daejeon

1996Series
Shinhwa Broadcast

Shinhwa Broadcast

2012Series
Changing Majors
10.0

Changing Majors

2022Series10.0
Music Universe K-909

Music Universe K-909

2022Series
The Blank Menu for You
10.0

The Blank Menu for You

2025Series10.0
Barefooted Friends

Barefooted Friends

2013Series
The Guardians
6.5

The Guardians

2017Series6.5
Drinking Solo
6.9

Drinking Solo

2016Series6.9
Hello Baby

Hello Baby

2009Series
Breakers

Breakers

2018Series
Seoul Mate

Seoul Mate

2017Series
Mickey Mouse Club
9.0

Mickey Mouse Club

2015Series9.0
Taem-Log 6v6
10.0

Taem-Log 6v6

2020Series10.0
Salamander Guru and The Shadows
2.2

Salamander Guru and The Shadows

2012Series2.2
World Date with SHINee

World Date with SHINee

2012Series
NCT Universe: LASTART
7.3

NCT Universe: LASTART

2023Series7.3
Key's Knowhow
8.0

Key's Knowhow

2015Series8.0
Jinki Jangpan
8.0

Jinki Jangpan

2020Series8.0
SHINee's Yunhanam

SHINee's Yunhanam

2008Series
SHINee's BACK
7.0

SHINee's BACK

2018Series7.0
Yeri's Room
7.0

Yeri's Room

2020Series7.0
SHINee's One Fine Day
8.0

SHINee's One Fine Day

2013Series8.0
Weekend Playlist
8.0

Weekend Playlist

2018Series8.0
SHINee Inc.
7.0

SHINee Inc.

2021Series7.0
K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30

K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30

2025Series
SHINee Monologue

SHINee Monologue

2008Series
문나이트90

문나이트90

2011Series
Daily Taeng9Cam
9.0

Daily Taeng9Cam

2015Series9.0
Key-log
8.0

Key-log

2018Series8.0
Kiss Note
1.3

Kiss Note

2012Series1.3
SHINee-ing

SHINee-ing

2023Series
TaengKey Box

TaengKey Box

2021Series
Keyword #BoA

Keyword #BoA

2018Series