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Ballet Dancer / Actor / Model (person) / Songwriter | * 09/23/1991 (32) | Daegu (South Korea)
Kim Ki-bum (Korean: 김기범; born September 23, 1991), better known by his stage name Key, is a South Korean singer, dancer, rapper, songwriter, actor, fashion designer and television presenter. 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. 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. 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... ()
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Kim Ki-bum (Korean: 김기범; born September 23, 1991), better known by his stage name Key, is a South Korean singer, actor, fashion designer, and television presenter. Born and raised in Daegu, South Korea, he later traveled 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, but he has also ventured into different careers, notably as an actor and fashion designer.As a singer, he has collaborated with various artists and debuted in the sub-unit 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. Key has also contributed to songwriting that has been released in Shinee's and Toheart's albums. 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 progressed to becoming 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 and the brand Charm's to design fashion apparel. Due to the success of his works, Key was later appointed as fashion director of the group. In 2016, he became a model for the American fashion brand Jill Stuart.

Most frequent genres for this person: Reality-TV | Comedies | Crime

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Movies with Key as Actor(4)

as Han Dong-su2019 Hit-and-Run Squad
as himself2015 2015 Dream Concert
as himself2015 SMTown: The Stage
as Himself (as Shinee)2012 I AM. SMtown Live World Tour In Madison Square Garden

TV Shows/Series with Key as Actor(19)

as himself2020 Sixth Sense
as Self (Key)2018 Amazing Saturday
as himself2018 Amazing Saturday
as himself2017 Master Key
as Kong Kyung-Soo2017 Lookout
as Ki-Bum2016 Drinking Solo
as himself2016 Dining Together
as himself2015 Men on a Mission
as himself2015 Daily Taeng9Cam
as himself2014 Crime Scene
as himself2014 Crime Scene
as himself2012 Kiss Note
as himself2011 SNL Korea
as himself2011 Weekly Idol

TV Shows/Series with Key as Crew(1)

Sound/Theme Song Performance2013 The Queen’s Classroom

Additional Information

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Full Name: Gi-beom Kim
Citizenship: South Korea
Born: Monday, 09/23 1991 (September) in Daegu (South Korea) (current age: 32 years + 210 days)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: Korean (KO)
Educated at: Woosuk University, Myongji University
Member of: Shinee
Record Label: SM Entertainment
Other names for Key (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"김기범"
"Kim Ki-bum"
"Kim Ki-beom"
""
"샤이니"
"SHINee"
"기범"
"K'i" (McCune-Reischauer Romanization)
"Gim Gi Bum" (Revised Romanization)
"Key (entertainer)"
Key frequently works together with these people:
Choi Min-ho (14x, Actor)
Taemin (12x, Actor)
Kim Hee-chul (9x, Actor)
Solar (9x, Actress)
Hwasa (9x, Actress)
Henry Lau (8x, Actor)
Sana Minatozaki (8x, Actress)
Wendy (8x, Actress)
Eunhyuk (8x, Actor)
Sunny (8x, Actress)
Joy (8x, Actress)
Jonghyun (3x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:78598, Added: 05/24/2018, Last updated: 03/30/2024