Key Profile

SHINee Profile

KEY'S PROFILE

Real Name : Kim Kibum (김기범)

Stage Name : Key (키)

Nickname : The Almighty Key, Kibummie, Bummie, Umma 

Occupation : Singer, rapper, dancer, model

Birthplace : Daegu, South Korea 
Birthday : September 23rd, 1991
Height : 177cm
Bloodtype : B
Hobby/Interest : Rap, Dance, Water Skiing, English, Mandarin

Kim Kibum (김기범) or his stage name Key (키) is member of South Korea Boyband SHINee. Key was born in Daegu, South Korea on September 23, 1991. Key chose the name "Key" as her stage name because his real name together with Super Junior Kim Kibum. To keep people not confused and therefore easy to recognize him wearing his stage name. Key was taken from his middle name "ki" which means being able to finish all it or he likes to solve things.

Key was a gifted varsity water-skier at Daegu Young Shin Middle School. Key joined at SM Entertainment after he won auditioned at the 2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting. Before debuting with SHINee, Key appeared in Super Junior's Wonder Boy music video as an extra dancer. Key is also known for his multilingual talents since he spent six weeks on an exchange in America. Key appeared in two concerts of TVXQ's "3rd Asia Tour Concert 'MIROTIC" in Seoul, Key featured in label-mate Xiah's solo performance of "Xiahtic". His performance appears in both the live album and the DVD of the tour. In 2008, Key put into group SHINee. On May 25, 2008 Key with his band SHINee debuted with their single debut 'Replay' on SBS Inkigayo.

Key has a different face with the other SHINee member, his face is more feminine and have a keen eye. He has a more adult nature than Onew. Key member firm included in the act. He could have snapped at Taemin if he wants. Key is actually a friendly person and very considerate, but Key has a trait that did not hesitate to express what she likes and dislikes. Key also role as the umma (mother in Korean language) in SHINee. He is a member of a good cook and can not see the other SHINee members eat food that is cold. In addition he is also very fastidious and captious, therefore he was called Umma by other members.

In 2010, Key had a part in Girls' Generation's song "Boys & Girls (Hwaseongin Virus)" on their second studio album Oh!. Key with Girls' Generation Jessica also featured in Girls' Generation's first live album The 1st Asia Tour : Into The New World Album in the song "Barbie Girl". In Girls' Generation 1st Asia Tour: Into the New World in Shanghai Key also featured in Yoona's solo performance  with the song "If You Find A Cool Guy, Please Introduce Me." Key has several times brought the American songs such as 'Firework' by Katy Perry and 'My First Kiss "by 3OH! 3 with f (x)' s Krystal. In 2011, Key debuted as an actor on Moon Night 90 as Lee Hyun Do together with his bandmate Taemin. Pada 2012, Key membuat debut teater di produksi Korea musikal Broadway "Catch Me If You Can". Kunci berperan sebagai Frank Abagnale Jr bersama dengan pasangan label nya Super Junior Kyuhyun dan Generasi di Sunny Girls '.