Key
Kim Kibum · 김기범
Birthday
September 23, 1991
Zodiac
Libra
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Height
177 cm
Position
Rapper, Dancer
Nationality
South Korean
MBTI
ENTJ
Blood Type
B
Hometown
Daegu, South Korea
Education
Woosuk University
Solo Debut
May 21, 2008
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Introduction
Kim Kibum, known better as his stage name Key, is a member of the South Korean boy group SHINee under SM Entertainment. He was also a member of the short lived duo Toheart with Infinite's Woohyun. Key made his official debut as a member of SHINee on May 22, 2008 with the group's first mini album "Replay". He later made his solo debut with the digital single "Forever Yours" on November 6, 2018. Well known for his love of fashion, he helped design many of SHINee's costumes worn in concerts.
🏷️ SM Entertainment (2008–present)
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Oct 20, 2026Fun Facts
- Key is really good at cooking.
- Because he nags too much, he was nicknamed "Umma" or Mother.
- His dogs are named CommeDes and Garçons. Key made an Instagram account just for them.
- Key is said to be sentimental and sensitive, even if it just a piece of paper from someone who he cares about, he will take really good care of it.
- Key was raised by his Grandmother since his Mother was sick after giving birth and his Father was busy with work.
- He is known to be a fashionista.
- Key loves to shop in his spare time.
- Key has his own bag of special make-up tools.
- Key was a big fan of TVXQ. He joined SM Entertainment because of them.
- Key's album "Hunter" was inspired by visual kei bands he listened to in his childhood like X Japan, Dir En Grey, and L'Arc-en-Ciel.