Known For
Acting
Born
Sep 23, 1991
Place of Birth
Daegu, South Korea
Credits
103 titles
Key
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
Self
The Blank Menu for You
Self
K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30
Self - Host
SM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future in Seoul
Self
SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME
2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
Self
My SHINee World
Self
NCT Universe: LASTART
Self / Special Judge
SHINee-ing
Self
SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination
Self
2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
Self
Salon Drip
Self
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN
Self
The Seasons
Self
Boys Planet
Self / MC
SM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace in Kwangya
Self
2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s
Self
Just an Excuse
Self
Changing Majors
Self
G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND
Self
Music Universe K-909
Self
The Zone: Survival Mission
Self
SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express in Suwon
Self
Absolutely Nothing Prepared
Self
Lee Mujin Service
Guest
SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
Self
TaengKey Box
Self - Host
KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV
Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’
Idol Human Theater
SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～
Self
Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
SHINee Inc.
The Game Caterers
Self
Jinki Jangpan
Self
Sixth Sense
Self
IU's Palette
Self - Guest
Show!terview with Jessi
Self
Yeri's Room
Self
Taem-Log 6v6
Self
SHINee - The Shining
Key
How Do You Play?
Self
Hit-and-Run Squad
Han Dong-su
Key-log
Weekend Playlist
Self
You Quiz on the Block
Self
SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
SHINee's BACK
KEY
Movie Room
Self
Breakers
Host