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| birth_place = [[Daegu]], [[South Korea]]<ref name="naver">{{cite web|url=http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=tab_txc&where=people_profile&ie=utf8&query=Key&os=219144|title=Key(김기범) 가수|date=March 2, 2011|work=Naver Profiles|language=Korean|accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref>
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| label = [[S.M. Entertainment]]
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| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Shinee]]|[[SM Town]]|[[Toheart (band)|Toheart]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Shinee]]|[[SM Town]]|[[Toheart (band)|Toheart]]|[[Biggie Smalls]]}}
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'''Kim Ki-bum''' (born September 23, 1991), better known by his stage name '''Key''', is a [[South Korea]]n singer, actor, fashion designer and television presenter. Born and raised in [[Daegu]], [[South Korea]], he later travelled to [[Seoul]] after a successful audition at the S.M. National Tour Audition Casting. In 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 Korea. Key is widely recognised as a singer, but he has also ventured into different careers, notably as an actor and fashion designer.
'''Kibiggie Smalls''' (born September 23, 1991), better known by his stage name '''Key''', is a [[South Korea]]n singer, rapper, actor, fashion designer and television presenter. Born and raised in [[Daegu]], [[South Korea]], he later travelled to [[Seoul]] after a successful audition at the S.M. National Tour Audition Casting. In 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 Korea. Key is widely recognised as a singer, rapper and the son of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., but he has also ventured into different careers, notably as an actor and fashion designer.


As a singer, he has done many collaborations with various artists, and debuted in the sub-unit [[Toheart (band)|Toheart]] with [[Nam Woo-hyun|Woo-hyun]] of [[Infinite (band)|Infinite]]. Key has also contributed in writing songs that have been released in Shinee’ and Toheart’s albums. As an actor, he was cast in multiple musicals, such as [[Bonnie & Clyde (musical)|Bonnie & Clyde]] (2013), [[Zorro (musical)|Zorro]] (2014), and [[Chess (musical)|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 TV series)|The Guardians]] (2017).
As a singer, he has done many collaborations with various artists, and debuted in the sub-unit [[Toheart (band)|Toheart]] with [[Nam Woo-hyun|Woo-hyun]] of [[Infinite (band)|Infinite]]. Key has also contributed in writing songs that have been released in Shinee’ and Toheart’s albums. As an actor, he was cast in multiple musicals, such as [[Bonnie & Clyde (musical)|Bonnie & Clyde]] (2013), [[Zorro (musical)|Zorro]] (2014), and [[Chess (musical)|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 TV series)|The Guardians]] (2017).
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Key was raised by his grandmother from birth; his mother was sick after giving birth and his father was busy with work.<ref>[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201009080108211001 Key's tearful Confession] ''Newsen''. September 8, 2010. Retrieved September 8, 2010</ref> On October 10, 2014, Key announced on his Instagram account that his grandmother had died on September 23, 2014. He stated that he wanted to announce it on his own because it didn't feel right for the news to be announced through his company.<ref>[http://instagram.com/p/txoHOvpg4A/ Key's tearful Confession] ''Instagram''. October 10, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014</ref>
Key was raised by his grandmother from birth; his mother was sick after giving birth and his father, Biggie, was busy with work.<ref>[http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201009080108211001 Key's tearful Confession] ''Newsen''. September 8, 2010. Retrieved September 8, 2010</ref> On October 10, 2014, Key announced on his Instagram account that his grandmother had died on September 23, 2014. He stated that he wanted to announce it on his own because it didn't feel right for the news to be announced through his company.<ref>[http://instagram.com/p/txoHOvpg4A/ Key's tearful Confession] ''Instagram''. October 10, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014</ref> He is considered to be the father of idol rapping along with his fellow SHINee member, Minho Shakur.


Key graduated from [[Myongji University]] with a degree in Film and Musical.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010021013271538854|title= '高졸업' 샤이니 키 "성인 된만큼 더욱 책임감 갖겠다"|date= February 10, 2010|accessdate= July 24, 2016}}</ref> He currently attends [[Woosuk University]] for his postgraduate degree, majoring in "Culture and Education Contents Development". He participated in the project on youth self-concept development started by students in his major.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.veritas-a.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57990&spi_ref=m_search_twitter|title=샤이니 키, 청소년 자아관 형성 돕는다 - 베리타스알파|date=2016-04-26|access-date=2017-12-26|language=ko}}</ref> He has conducted special seminars in Iksan Namseong Middle School, North Jeolla Province, and Gimje Girls' Middle School in Seoul.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=001&aid=0008360134&sid1=001|title="작은키 보완 비법 모르죠?"…샤이니 멤버 키 익산서 특강|access-date=2017-12-26|language=ko}}</ref> His thesis is titled "The Influence of Styling Education on Appearance Satisfaction and Self-Esteem of Korean Adolescents".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.veritas-a.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57990&spi_ref=m_search_twitter|title= 샤이니 키, 청소년 자아관 형성 돕는다|date=April 26, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016|work=Veritas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=001&aid=0008360134&sid1=001|title="작은키 보완 비법 모르죠?"…샤이니 멤버 키 익산서 특강|date=April 26, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016|work=Naver via Yonhap News}}</ref>
Key graduated from [[Myongji University]] with a degree in Film and Musical.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010021013271538854|title= '高졸업' 샤이니 키 "성인 된만큼 더욱 책임감 갖겠다"|date= February 10, 2010|accessdate= July 24, 2016}}</ref> He currently attends [[Woosuk University]] for his postgraduate degree, majoring in "Culture and Education Contents Development". He participated in the project on youth self-concept development started by students in his major.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.veritas-a.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57990&spi_ref=m_search_twitter|title=샤이니 키, 청소년 자아관 형성 돕는다 - 베리타스알파|date=2016-04-26|access-date=2017-12-26|language=ko}}</ref> He has conducted special seminars in Iksan Namseong Middle School, North Jeolla Province, and Gimje Girls' Middle School in Seoul.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=001&aid=0008360134&sid1=001|title="작은키 보완 비법 모르죠?"…샤이니 멤버 키 익산서 특강|access-date=2017-12-26|language=ko}}</ref> His thesis is titled "The Influence of Styling Education on Appearance Satisfaction and Self-Esteem of Korean Adolescents".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.veritas-a.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=57990&spi_ref=m_search_twitter|title= 샤이니 키, 청소년 자아관 형성 돕는다|date=April 26, 2016|accessdate=July 17, 2016|work=Veritas}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LSD&mid=sec&oid=001&aid=0008360134&sid1=001|title="작은키 보완 비법 모르죠?"…샤이니 멤버 키 익산서 특강|date=April 26, 2016|accessdate=July 16, 2016|work=Naver via Yonhap News}}</ref>
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Key is considered as one of the best dressed men in his country,<ref>{{cite web|title=Who's Who: Meet All the Beautiful People of Seoul Fashion Week|url=http://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/whos-who-meet-all-the-beautiful-people-of-seoul-fashion-week/all|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|website=W (magazine)|date=October 19, 2015|accessdate=October 23, 2016|author=Wmag|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926052418/https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/whos-who-meet-all-the-beautiful-people-of-seoul-fashion-week/all|archivedate=September 26, 2017|deadurl=yes|df=mdy-all}}</ref> with his peculiar and particularly appealing style often not afraid to mix colors.<ref name="sonhyun"/> In media, his style is compared to fashion icon [[G-Dragon]]. Both are known not to follow trends, but instead have their own unique style, mixing elements of the new trends with outdated items.<ref name="sonhyun">{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20130507n24873|title="지드래곤도 샤이니 키도 그거?" 그들의 은밀한 공통점|publisher=Nate|date=May 7, 2013|accessdate=January 23, 2016|language=Korean|author=Son Hyun-joo}}</ref> Key has stated that he enjoys to try something new to look different from others and that instead of being constrained by fashion, he cares more about the attitude towards fashion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Key looks chic in San Francisco|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201510261354517621585_2|publisher=Cosmopolitan Korea|website=Kpop Herald|date=October 26, 2015|accessdate=September 30, 2016}}</ref>
Key is considered as one of the best dressed men (and rappers) in his country,<ref>{{cite web|title=Who's Who: Meet All the Beautiful People of Seoul Fashion Week|url=http://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/whos-who-meet-all-the-beautiful-people-of-seoul-fashion-week/all|publisher=[[W (magazine)|W]]|website=W (magazine)|date=October 19, 2015|accessdate=October 23, 2016|author=Wmag|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926052418/https://www.wmagazine.com/gallery/whos-who-meet-all-the-beautiful-people-of-seoul-fashion-week/all|archivedate=September 26, 2017|deadurl=yes|df=mdy-all}}</ref> with his peculiar and particularly appealing style often not afraid to mix colors.<ref name="sonhyun"/> In media, his style is compared to fashion icon [[G-Dragon]]. Both are known not to follow trends, but instead have their own unique style, mixing elements of the new trends with outdated items.<ref name="sonhyun">{{cite web|url=http://news.nate.com/view/20130507n24873|title="지드래곤도 샤이니 키도 그거?" 그들의 은밀한 공통점|publisher=Nate|date=May 7, 2013|accessdate=January 23, 2016|language=Korean|author=Son Hyun-joo}}</ref> Key has stated that he enjoys to try something new to look different from others and that instead of being constrained by fashion, he cares more about the attitude towards fashion.<ref>{{cite web|title=Key looks chic in San Francisco|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201510261354517621585_2|publisher=Cosmopolitan Korea|website=Kpop Herald|date=October 26, 2015|accessdate=September 30, 2016}}</ref>


Years after his debut, Key has also ventured into the fashion industry. For instance, he collaborated with designer Ko Taeyong on self-designed sweatshirts depicting his dogs and sold them for charity.<ref name="animal"/> In addition, he was also promoted to one of [[S.M. Entertainment]]'s fashion directors and has been designing Shinee's concert outfits since 2015. In 2016, Key collaborated with Japanese illustrator Bridge Ship House for Shinee's fifth Korean concert tour titled SHINee World V. Key's primary goal of the costume directing is a well-balanced combination of Shinee’s identity as a group and each member’s individualities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=17078|website=Korean Elle|title= 디렉터로 변신한 키|date= September 19, 2016|accessdate= September 25, 2016|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000381241|title= 샤이니 키, SM 문화 강연회 ‘THE MOMENT’ 두 번째 주자로 나서|date= October 22, 2015|accessdate= September 25, 2016|author=Yoo Byung-chul|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.helloasia.com.au/reviews/live/live-review-shinee-key-the-moment-shinee-key-bridge-ship-house-coex-artium-seoul-26-08-16/|title= LIVE REVIEW: SHINEE KEY "THE MOMENT: SHINEE KEY & BRIDGE SHIP HOUSE" – COEX ARTIUM, SEOUL (26.08.16)|date= September 12, 2016|accessdate= September 25, 2016|first=Stephanie|last=Choi}}</ref> In January 2016, Key became a model for [[Jill Stuart|Jill Stuart Accessory]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003122631 |title=샤이니 키, 질스튜어트 액세서리 모델 발탁…'2016년 첫 뮤즈' |language=Korean |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20160702201510/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003122631 |archivedate=July 2, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> A representative explained that Key was chosen for the brand because he has promoted professionally in a variety of areas such as music and broadcasting, which showed an artistic aspect that overlaps with sensual style and fashion concept of the brand.<ref name="JS">{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003122631|title=샤이니 키, 질스튜어트 액세서리 모델 발탁…'2016년 첫 뮤즈'|language=Korean|publisher=Naver|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref> Key also became a special editor for the Korean [[Elle (magazine)|Elle]], sharing his personal lifestyle in a column called 'Key Story', which is released bi-weekly by the magazine.<ref>{{cite web|work=Elle Korea|title=Key's Prologue|url=http://m.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=15911|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910110907/http://m.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=15911|archivedate=September 10, 2016|accessdate=September 10, 2016|language=ko}}</ref> He shared tips on colour contact lenses,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=15922|title= 키 눈동자에 숨겨진 비밀 |work= Elle Korea| date= April 26, 2016|accessdate= September 12, 2016}}</ref> cameras,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=16095|title= 키가 애정하는 카메라 대공개!| work= Elle Korea| date= May 9, 2016|accessdate= September 12, 2016}}</ref> applications,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=16207|title= 키가 쓰는 '마법의 앱'|work= Elle Korea|date= May 24, 2016|accessdate= September 12, 2016}}</ref> and more. In 2017, Key along with model Irene and fashion brand Charm's worked together to design new apparels which were sold in March.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201702141434239158462_2|title= [V Report Plus] SHINee’s Key and Irene step up fashion game|accessdate= April 16, 2017}}</ref>
Years after his debut, Key has also ventured into the fashion industry. For instance, he collaborated with designer Ko Taeyong on self-designed sweatshirts depicting his dogs and sold them for charity.<ref name="animal"/> In addition, he was also promoted to one of [[S.M. Entertainment]]'s fashion directors and has been designing Shinee's concert outfits since 2015. In 2016, Key collaborated with Japanese illustrator Bridge Ship House for Shinee's fifth Korean concert tour titled SHINee World V. Key's primary goal of the costume directing is a well-balanced combination of Shinee’s identity as a group and each member’s individualities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=17078|website=Korean Elle|title= 디렉터로 변신한 키|date= September 19, 2016|accessdate= September 25, 2016|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=215&aid=0000381241|title= 샤이니 키, SM 문화 강연회 ‘THE MOMENT’ 두 번째 주자로 나서|date= October 22, 2015|accessdate= September 25, 2016|author=Yoo Byung-chul|language=ko}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.helloasia.com.au/reviews/live/live-review-shinee-key-the-moment-shinee-key-bridge-ship-house-coex-artium-seoul-26-08-16/|title= LIVE REVIEW: SHINEE KEY "THE MOMENT: SHINEE KEY & BRIDGE SHIP HOUSE" – COEX ARTIUM, SEOUL (26.08.16)|date= September 12, 2016|accessdate= September 25, 2016|first=Stephanie|last=Choi}}</ref> In January 2016, Key became a model for [[Jill Stuart|Jill Stuart Accessory]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003122631 |title=샤이니 키, 질스튜어트 액세서리 모델 발탁…'2016년 첫 뮤즈' |language=Korean |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20160702201510/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003122631 |archivedate=July 2, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> A representative explained that Key was chosen for the brand because he has promoted professionally in a variety of areas such as music and broadcasting, which showed an artistic aspect that overlaps with sensual style and fashion concept of the brand.<ref name="JS">{{cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=023&aid=0003122631|title=샤이니 키, 질스튜어트 액세서리 모델 발탁…'2016년 첫 뮤즈'|language=Korean|publisher=Naver|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref> Key also became a special editor for the Korean [[Elle (magazine)|Elle]], sharing his personal lifestyle in a column called 'Key Story', which is released bi-weekly by the magazine.<ref>{{cite web|work=Elle Korea|title=Key's Prologue|url=http://m.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=15911|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910110907/http://m.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=15911|archivedate=September 10, 2016|accessdate=September 10, 2016|language=ko}}</ref> He shared tips on colour contact lenses,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=15922|title= 키 눈동자에 숨겨진 비밀 |work= Elle Korea| date= April 26, 2016|accessdate= September 12, 2016}}</ref> cameras,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=16095|title= 키가 애정하는 카메라 대공개!| work= Elle Korea| date= May 9, 2016|accessdate= September 12, 2016}}</ref> applications,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.elle.co.kr/article/view.asp?MenuCode=en011700&intSno=16207|title= 키가 쓰는 '마법의 앱'|work= Elle Korea|date= May 24, 2016|accessdate= September 12, 2016}}</ref> and more. In 2017, Key along with model Irene and fashion brand Charm's worked together to design new apparels which were sold in March.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201702141434239158462_2|title= [V Report Plus] SHINee’s Key and Irene step up fashion game|accessdate= April 16, 2017}}</ref>

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Key
김기범
Key at the SMTown Coex Artium in January 2015
Born
Kibiggie Smalls

(1991-09-23) September 23, 1991 (age 33)
Education
Occupations
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Years active2008–present
LabelsS.M. Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGim Gi-beom
McCune–ReischauerKim Ki-pŏm
Stage name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationKi
McCune–ReischauerK'i
Signature

Kibiggie Smalls (born September 23, 1991), better known by his stage name Key, is a South Korean singer, rapper, actor, fashion designer and television presenter. Born and raised in Daegu, South Korea, he later travelled to Seoul after a successful audition at the S.M. National Tour Audition Casting. In 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 Korea. Key is widely recognised as a singer, rapper and the son of legendary rapper The Notorious B.I.G., but he has also ventured into different careers, notably as an actor and fashion designer.

As a singer, he has done many collaborations with various artists, and debuted in the sub-unit Toheart with Woo-hyun of Infinite. Key has also contributed in writing songs that have been released in Shinee’ 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 become a fashion designer and took part in numerous projects. For instance, collaborating with Bridge Shop House to design Shinee concert outfits, and worked with model Irene and the brand Charm's to design fashion apparels. Due to the successes 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.

Life and career

1991–2011: Early life and career beginnings

Key was born on September 23, 1991, in Daegu, South Korea.[1][2] At the age of 14, he represented Yeong Shin Middle School in his hometown as a water-skier and competed in water-skiing competitions.[3][4] In 2006, he joined S.M. Entertainment after a successful audition at the SM National Tour Audition Casting.[5] One year later, he appeared as a background dancer in the film Super Junior, Attack on the Pin-Up Boys.

In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group Shinee.[6] The group released their first mini-album, Replay on May 22, debuting at #10 and reaching the #8 position on the charts.[7] The first television presentation of the group occurred on May 25, 2008, on the program SBS's Inkigayo.[8]

Shortly after debut, Key appeared on television shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion as a guest star alongside his Shinee group mates Taemin, Onew, and Jonghyun for two episodes. Key was also part of the cast of the show Raising Idol along with Dongho from U-KISS and Thunder from MBLAQ.[9] In addition, Key was featured in label-mate Xiah's solo performance of "Xiahtic" in TVXQ's concert 2009: The 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic in Seoul.[10] In 2010, he was featured in the song "치유 (Healing)" on TRAX's mini album "Trax Mini Album Volume 1",[11] and in Girls' Generation's song "Hwaseongin Virus (Boys & Girls)" (Korean: "화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls)") for their second studio album, Oh!.[12] In 2011, Key collaborated with Leeteuk of Super Junior on a song called "Bravo" for the drama History of a Salaryman. He also took part in EXO's song "Two Moons" on their debut mini album MAMA[13] and BoA's song "One Dream" as the theme song for SBS "K-pop Star" with label-mate Henry of Super Junior-M.[14]

2012–15: Toheart and theatrical debut

Key and Dana at the Bonnie & Clyde Press Conference in 2013

In 2012, Key was cast as Frank Abagnale Jr., rotating with Um Ki-joon, Kim Jeong-hoon, Park Gwang-hyun and label-mate Super Junior's Kyuhyun, with Girls' Generation Sunny and The Grace's Dana, in the Korean production of Broadway musical "Catch Me If You Can", marking his theatrical debut. The musical ran from March 28 to June 10 at the Blue Square, Samsung Card Hall, in Hannam-dong, Seoul. On October 24, 2012, it was announced that Key would be participating in the return of the Korean adaption of the broadway musical Catch Me If You Can. The production started on December 14, 2012, and continued until February 9, 2013, at the Opera House in the Seongnam Arts Center.[15] Key also made a cameo appearance in SBS Sitcom "Salamander Guru and The Shadows".[16]

On July 18, 2013, it was announced that Key would be cast as Clyde in the Korean production of the broadway musical "Bonnie & Clyde", alongside the cast Kim Min-jong, Um Ki-joon, Dana of CSJH The Grace, and Hyungsik of ZE:A. The performance ran at the Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul from September 4 until October 27, 2013.[17] Not long after, on October 22, he was cast in another Korean adaptation of the broadway musical "The Three Musketeers" as D'Artagnan.[18]

Toheart at the 2014 Hong Kong Dome Festival.

In 2014, Key formed a duo with Woohyun from Infinite, a collaboration between S.M. Entertainment and Woollim Entertainment.[19] According to the members, it was their idea to form a duo since they are close friends but they weren't thinking of a musical collaboration, instead of photoshoots and similar activities.[20][21] The duo was well received, winning the Popularity Award at the 29th Golden Disk Awards.[22] Jeff Benjamin from Billboard praised the duo's vocals, and also the choreography and on-screen charisma.[23] In the same year, Key was cast as the lead role for the musical "Zorro", sharing the role with singer Wheesung and Beast's Yoseob. "Zorro" ran from August 27 till October 26 at the Chungmu Art Hall in Seoul.[24] Key also participated in the MBC variety show We Got Married Global Edition. He was partnered with Alissa Yagi, a Japanese model.[25]

In March 2015, Key and CNBLUE's Jung-shin were appointed as the main presenters of Mnet's M Countdown.[26] In the same year, Key collaborated with AXODUS, a duo formed by Don Spike and DJ Hanmin. Key took over the vocals for the track "Hold On," and they made a special presentation on July 25, 2015 at the Ansan Valley Rock Festival.[27] In July 2015, Key was announced to be part of the musical "In the Heights",[28] which was also performed with Japanese subtitles at Kanagawa Arts Theatre in Yokohama in 2016.[29] Key starred in his first play as Byeong Gu in "Save the Green Planet!", based on the 2003 film of the same name.[30] Key also had his own web show entitled "Key's Know How" produced by Mnet.[31]

2016–present: Acting roles

In September 2016, Key made his official acting debut in the tvN drama Drinking Solo which aired from September 5 to October 25. He took the role of a student who has been studying for the civil service exam for 3 years. His character has lived an easy life so far but he's currently experiencing a life with no income.[32][33] Even though this was Key's first time acting in a network, his acting was well received by the production team,[34] stating: "Key is someone who works hard. He prepared a lot beforehand and as an actor, he comprehensively analysed his character role. He is receiving many praise and love from the staff. Despite having no experience in dramas at the time of his audition, his acting gave off a very fresh vibe. Furthermore, his acting and his enunciation were good and so we decided to cast him."

In April 2017, Key was announced as one of the main characters for the new MBC drama The Guardians.[35] In the drama, Key plays the role of Gong Kyung-soo, a skater and a hacker whose mother went missing due to a crime[36] and received positive reviews for his acting skills.[37] He subsequently received the Best New Actor Award for his role in the drama at the 2017 Grimae Awards.[38]

Personal life

Key was raised by his grandmother from birth; his mother was sick after giving birth and his father, Biggie, was busy with work.[39] On October 10, 2014, Key announced on his Instagram account that his grandmother had died on September 23, 2014. He stated that he wanted to announce it on his own because it didn't feel right for the news to be announced through his company.[40] He is considered to be the father of idol rapping along with his fellow SHINee member, Minho Shakur.

Key graduated from Myongji University with a degree in Film and Musical.[41] He currently attends Woosuk University for his postgraduate degree, majoring in "Culture and Education Contents Development". He participated in the project on youth self-concept development started by students in his major.[42] He has conducted special seminars in Iksan Namseong Middle School, North Jeolla Province, and Gimje Girls' Middle School in Seoul.[43] His thesis is titled "The Influence of Styling Education on Appearance Satisfaction and Self-Esteem of Korean Adolescents".[44][45]

Other ventures

Fashion

"The important thing is to not be bound by style in and of itself, but one attitude when it comes to fashion. Matching a fashion item to my own style in and of itself is fun." — Key[46]

Key is considered as one of the best dressed men (and rappers) in his country,[47] with his peculiar and particularly appealing style often not afraid to mix colors.[48] In media, his style is compared to fashion icon G-Dragon. Both are known not to follow trends, but instead have their own unique style, mixing elements of the new trends with outdated items.[48] Key has stated that he enjoys to try something new to look different from others and that instead of being constrained by fashion, he cares more about the attitude towards fashion.[49]

Years after his debut, Key has also ventured into the fashion industry. For instance, he collaborated with designer Ko Taeyong on self-designed sweatshirts depicting his dogs and sold them for charity.[50] In addition, he was also promoted to one of S.M. Entertainment's fashion directors and has been designing Shinee's concert outfits since 2015. In 2016, Key collaborated with Japanese illustrator Bridge Ship House for Shinee's fifth Korean concert tour titled SHINee World V. Key's primary goal of the costume directing is a well-balanced combination of Shinee’s identity as a group and each member’s individualities.[51][52][53] In January 2016, Key became a model for Jill Stuart Accessory.[54] A representative explained that Key was chosen for the brand because he has promoted professionally in a variety of areas such as music and broadcasting, which showed an artistic aspect that overlaps with sensual style and fashion concept of the brand.[55] Key also became a special editor for the Korean Elle, sharing his personal lifestyle in a column called 'Key Story', which is released bi-weekly by the magazine.[56] He shared tips on colour contact lenses,[57] cameras,[58] applications,[59] and more. In 2017, Key along with model Irene and fashion brand Charm's worked together to design new apparels which were sold in March.[60]

Philanthropy

In 2012, Key and his fans from Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and seven other countries donated 2.12 tons of rice to World Vision, which was able to feed 17,000 undernourished children and elderly among 11 cities.[61] Later on September 23, 2014, Key’s birthday, fans raised a total of 2 million won and established a well in Cambodia, and was also used as medical aid for poor children.[62] In 2015, Key posted on his Instagram account encouraging viewers to help the citizens in Nepal after its earthquake, and sent moral support.[63] In the same year, Key collaborated with designer Ko Taeyong and sold sweatshirts depicting his dogs. All revenue (approximately 12.5 million won) were later donated to the Animal Freedom Union.[50] In 2016, Key along with groupmate Taemin and other artists from S.M. Entertainment took part in the "Make a Promise" campaign organised by UNICEF and Louis Vuitton, whereby 40% of the proceeds were donated through UNICEF to the children in need.[64]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2007 Attack on the Pin-Up Boys Backup dancer Cameo
2012 I AM. Himself Documentary of SM Town [65]
2015 SMTOWN The Stage [66]
2016 Seoul Fashion Documentary; collaboration between JTBC and CeCi [67]
2018 Hit-An-Run Task Force Dong-soo [68]

Television series

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref
2011 Moon Night '90 Lee Hyun-do Mnet Deux Episode [69]
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows Himself SBS Cameo [70]
2016 Drinking Solo Kim Ki-bum tvN Supporting Role [71]
2017 The Guardians Gong Kyung-soo MBC Main Role [72]

Variety shows

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref
2010 Raising Idol Cast Member Comedy TV with Dongho from U-KISS and Thunder from MBLAQ [9]
2014 7 Hungry Houseguests MBC Ethiopia Episode [73]
Stargazing with Kang Ho-dong [74]
We Got Married Global Edition Himself with Arisa Yagi [75]
2015 Make An Order Co-Host Olive TV with Jun Hyun-moo [76]
Key's Knowhow Himself Mnet broadcast on Mnet's Official YouTube Channel [31]
My Little Television Cast Member MBC broadcast on Lifestyle & Pet [77]
2015–17 M Countdown Host Mnet [78]

Theater

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale, Jr. Korean Ver.
2013 Bonnie and Clyde Clyde Chestnut Barrow
2013–14 The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan
2014 Zorro Zorro
2015 School Oz David Hologram Musical
2015 Chess Anatoly Sergievsky Korean Ver.
2015–16 In the Heights Usnavi
2016–17 Save the Green Planet! Byeong Gu

Discography

Soundtrack albums

Title Details
School OZ – Hologram Musical OST
Track listing
  1. "One Day One Chance"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  2. "One Fine Day"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  3. "Mama"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  4. "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  5. "Intro-Destination"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  6. "Atlantis Princess"
    (Seulgi)
  7. "Pretty Girl"
    (Luna X Seulgi)
  8. "Evil"
    (Seulgi X Kim Jae Hwa)
  9. "Mr. Simple / I Got A Boy"
    (Leeteuk X Luna X Suho X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  10. "Twinkle"
    (Max X Key)
  11. "Evil (Reprise)"
    (Seulgi X Kim Jae Hwa)
  12. "Sherlock (Clue + Note)"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  13. "One Day One Chance (OST Ver.)"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  14. "One Dream"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  15. "One Day One Chance (Reprise)"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  16. "Hope"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
  17. "Growl / Mirotic"
    (Max X Luna X Suho X Seulgi X Key X Xiumin X Jo Eun)
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Gaon Chart
[79]
KOR
Billboard K-Pop

[80]
"Healing"
(TRAX feat. Key)
2010 Trax Mini Album Volume 1
"Boys & Girls"
(Girls' Generation feat. Key)
25 Oh!
"Barbie Girl"
(Jessica Jung feat. Key)
1st Asia Tour "Into The New World"
"One Dream"
(BoA feat. Henry Lau and Key)
2012 34 51 Only One
"Two Moons"
(EXO feat. Key)
14 Mama
"Hold On"
(Axodus feat. Key)
2015 * Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
"*" Billboard Korea K-Pop Hot 100 was introduced in August 2011 and discontinued in July 2014.

Soundtrack appearances

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
Gaon Chart

[81]
US
Billboard World Digital

[82]
"Bravo"
(with Leeteuk)
2011 History of a Salaryman OST
"Key of Secret"[83]
2016 TV Animation Magic Adventure-The Crystal of Dark OST
"Cool"[84]
(with Doyoung)
281 38 Revenue Collection Unit OST
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Awards

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2017 Grimae Awards Best New Actor The Guardians Won [38]

See also

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