Key
Acting
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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tvK-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30
2025
Self - Host
![SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/3y2bKaGZjSM1CUb4gtoRYYBdeoS.jpg)
tvNCT Universe: LASTART
2023
Self / Special Judge
![2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/39a50WrgGdN3UwXituPf1BUVlSW.jpg)
tvSalon Drip
2023
Self
tvBoys Planet
2023
Self / MC
tvTaengKey Box
2021
Self - Host
tvIU's Palette
2020
Self - Guest
movieHit-and-Run Squad
2019
Han Dong-su
tvMovie Room
2018
Self
tvBreakers
2018
Host
tvSeoul Mate
2017
Self
tvMaster Key
2017
Self
tvLookout
2017
Kong Kyung-Soo
tvDrinking Solo
2016
Ki-Bum
movieI AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden
2012
Self (as Shinee)
tvSNL Korea
2011
Self
tvRadio Star
2007
Self
Sound2
tvKey's Knowhow
2015
Music
tvThe Queen's Classroom
2013
Theme Song Performance
Camera1
tvKey's Knowhow
2015
Camera Operator
Lighting1
tvKey's Knowhow
2015
Lighting Design
Writing1
tvKey's Knowhow
2015
Writer