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.
Known For
The Blank Menu for You
Self · (1 episode)
2025
K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30
Self - Host · (2 episodes)
2025
![SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/3y2bKaGZjSM1CUb4gtoRYYBdeoS.jpg){kind=small}
SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME
2024
2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
Self
2024
Hyeri's Club
Himself · (2 episodes)
2024
My SHINee World
Self
2023
NCT Universe: LASTART
Self · (10 episodes)
2023
SHINee-ing
Self · (9 episodes)
2023
SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination
Self
2023
![2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/39a50WrgGdN3UwXituPf1BUVlSW.jpg){kind=small}
2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
Self
2023
G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN
Self
2023
The Seasons
Self · (2 episodes)
2023
Boys Planet
Self / MC · (12 episodes)
2023
SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya
Self
2023
2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s
Self
2022
Just an Excuse
Self · (5 episodes)
2022
Changing Majors
Himself · (1 episode)
2022
G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND
Self
2022
Music Universe K-909
Self · (1 episode)
2022
The Zone: Survival Mission
Self · (1 episode)
2022
SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON
Self
2022
Absolutely Nothing Prepared
Self · (1 episode)
2022
SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
Self
2022
탱키박스
Self · (12 episodes)
2021
차린건 없지만
self · (1 episode)
2021
KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV
2021
Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’
2021
SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～
Self
2021
Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
2021
SHINee Inc.
(1 episode)
2021
The Game Caterers
Self · (3 episodes)
2021
Jinki Jangpan
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Sixth Sense
Self · (1 episode)
2020
IU's Palette
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2020
Show!terview with Jessi
Himself · (1 episode)
2020
Taem-Log 6v6
Self · (1 episode)
2020
SHINee - The Shining
Key
2019
How Do You Play?
Self · (2 episodes)
2019
Hit-and-Run Squad
Han Dong-su
2019
Key-log
(8 episodes)
2018
Weekend Playlist
Himself · (1 episode)
2018
SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
2018
SHINee's BACK
KEY · (6 episodes)
2018
Movie Room
Self · (1 episode)
2018
Breakers
Host · (8 episodes)
2018
Amazing Saturday
Self · (374 episodes)
2018
SHINee World V in SEOUL
Himself
2018
SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON～
2018
Keyword #BoA
himself · (1 episode)
2018
Seoul Mate
Self · (16 episodes)
2017
Master Key
Self · (7 episodes)
2017
Lookout
Kong Kyung-Soo · (32 episodes)
2017
SHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～
2017
Let's Eat Dinner Together
Himself · (1 episode)
2016
Drinking Solo
Ki-Bum · (16 episodes)
2016
SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"
Himself
2016
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"
Himself
2016
SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～
2016
Men on a Mission
Self · (2 episodes)
2015
Daily Taeng9Cam
Self · (2 episodes)
2015
2015 Dream Concert
Self
2015
SMTown: The Stage
Himself
2015
Mickey Mouse Club
Self · (1 episode)
2015
Key's Knowhow
(15 episodes)
2015
SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
Himself
2014
Crime Scene
Self · (11 episodes)
2014
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"
Himself
2014
SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～
Himself
2013
Barefooted Friends
(1 episode)
2013
Home Alone
(605 episodes)
2013
THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012"
Self
2012
World Date with SHINee
Self · (3 episodes)
2012
SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD" in Seoul
Himself
2012
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II"
Himself
2012
I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden
Himself (as Shinee)
2012
Shinhwa Broadcast
Self · (3 episodes)
2012
Kiss Note
Key · (4 episodes)
2012
Music Bank in Paris
2012
Salamander Guru and The Shadows
(1 episode)
2012
SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD'
Self
2012
The 1st Concert In Japan "Shinee World"
Self
2012
SNL Korea
Self · (1 episode)
2011
SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition)
2011
문나이트90
(1 episode)
2011
Weekly Idol
Himself · (3 episodes)
2011
SBS Gayo Daejeon
MC · (5 episodes)
2010
Running Man
(1 episode)
2010
Hello Baby
(13 episodes)
2009
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
Self · (6 episodes)
2009
SHINee Monologue
Self · (5 episodes)
2008
SHINee's Yunhanam
Self · (12 episodes)
2008
Radio Star
Self · (1 episode)
2007
Infinite Challenge
Self · (1 episode)
2005
SHINee's One Fine Day
Self · (10 episodes)