KEY

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About
KEY is a member of the K-pop boy band SHINee.
Name | KEY | 키 |
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Full Name | Kim Kibum | 김기범 | 金起範 |
Born | September 23, 1991 Suseong-gu, Daegu, South Korea |
Hometown | Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea |
Height | 177cm | 5′-10″ |
Blood Type | B |
Family | Mother, Father, Two Dogs |
Education | Woosuk University (MA) Myongji University (BA) Daegu Youngshin High School Daegu Youngshin Middle School Jimyo Elementary School |
Years Active | 2008 – present |
Group | SHINee |
Position | Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist |
Label | SM Entertainment |
Official Page | ![]() |
Discography
Year | Type | Album Title |
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2021 | 1st EP | BAD LOVE |
2019 | 1st Album Repackage | I Wanna Be |
2018 | 1st Album | FACE |
Digital Single | Forever Yours |
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2019 | Hit-and-Run Squad | Han Dongsoo |
TV Series
Year | Title | Role |
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2017 | The Guardians | Gong Kyungsoo |
2016 | Drinking Solo | Kim Kibum |
KEY Facts
- He was born in Suseong-gu and raised in Dong-gu.
- Key got into SM Entertainment as a trainee after he passed a SM audition in 2005 and made his debut as a member of SHINee in 2008.
- Training Period: 3 years
- He stayed in LA, California for 6 months in elementary school.
- He wanted to become a news anchor and a teacher.
- Key graduated from Myongji University with a bachelor’s degree in musical performance.
- He is a Christian.
- He is a big fan of BoA. His middle school website username was boalover.
- He does not like working out.
- MBTI: ENTJ
- He was on his middle school dance team.
- He speaks Korean, English and Japanese.
- Key has a driver’s license.
- He hates carrots.
- Must-Have Travel Item: camera
- Mandatory Military Service
Republic of Korea Army
March 4, 2019 – October 7, 2020 - Nickname: Almighty Key
Favorites
- Artists: BoA, David Guetta, Lady Gaga
Family
- Mother
She is a nurse. - Father
Born: 1966
He is a former bank branch manager. - Comme des
Breed: Red Toy Poodle
Instagram: @commegalife - Garcons
Breed: Silver Toy Poodle