Kim Ki-bum, better known by his stage name Key, is a South Korean singer and television personality. Born and raised in Daegu, South Korea, he later moved to Seoul after a successful audition at the SM National Tour Audition Casting. In May 2008, Key debuted as a member of South Korean boy group Shinee, who later went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea. Key is widely recognized as a singer and dancer, but he has also ventured into different careers, notably as a television presenter.
Dana Hong and Key at the press conference of musical Bonnie & Clyde on August 19, 2013.
Shinee is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group originally consisted of five members: Onew, Key, Minho, Taemin, and Jonghyun, until the latter died in 2017. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop".
Shinee for Marie Claire Korea, May 2018 L-R: Minho, Taemin, Key, Onew
Shinee in February 2009 performing at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok.
Onew, Taemin, Minho and Key at the KBS Music Festival in 2011.
Shinee performs "Sherlock" at the Special Stage Expo 2012.