Key
Acting Born Sep 23, 1991 Daegu, South Korea 107 credits
Biography
Key is a South Korean actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group SHINee under SM Entertainment. As an actor, Key has been cast in multiple roles.
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Career overview
Key is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor under SM Entertainment. As an actor, he has been involved in various projects.
Key has participated in acting roles, showcasing his versatility as an artist. His involvement in acting projects demonstrates his commitment to exploring different aspects of the entertainment industry.
Key's acting career is part of his overall work as a singer, songwriter, dancer, fashion designer, and television presenter.
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Career timeline
The Blank Menu for YouK-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30
Hyell's ClubHyoyeon Who Buys Me Food WellSHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
The SeasonsSalon DripBoys PlanetBoys PlanetNCT Universe: LASTART
Just an ExcuseAbsolutely Nothing PreparedChanging MajorsThe Zone: Survival MissionMusic Universe K-909
The Game CaterersIdol Human TheaterSHINee Inc.TaengKey BoxBeyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
Show!terview with JessiIU's PaletteSixth SenseYeri's RoomTaem-Log 6v6
How Do You Play?Hit-and-Run SquadSHINee - The Shining
Amazing SaturdayYou Quiz on the BlockMovie RoomBreakersWeekend Playlist
LookoutMaster KeySeoul MateSHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～
Let's Eat Dinner TogetherDrinking SoloSHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"
Men on a MissionMickey Mouse ClubKey's KnowhowKey's Knowhow · Camera OperatorKey's Knowhow · Writer
Crime SceneSHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
Home AloneBarefooted FriendsThe Queen's Classroom · Theme Song PerformanceSHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～
Shinhwa BroadcastSalamander Guru and The ShadowsKiss NoteI AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square GardenWorld Date with SHINee
Weekly IdolWeekly IdolSNL Korea문나이트90SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition)
Running Man
You Hee-yeol's SketchbookHello Baby
SHINee's YunhanamSHINee Monologue
Radio Star
Infinite Challenge
Inkigayo
SBS Gayo Daejeon
Full Filmography
107 titles- The Blank Menu for You (2025) as Self
- K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30 (2025) as Self - Host
- Hyell's Club (2024) as Self
- Hyoyeon Who Buys Me Food Well (2024) as Self
- SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME (2024)
- 2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON (2024) as Self
- The Seasons (2023) as Self
- Salon Drip (2023) as Self
- Boys Planet (2023) as Self / MC
- Boys Planet (2023)
- NCT Universe: LASTART (2023) as Self / Special Judge
- SHINee-ing (2023) as Self
- SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya (2023) as Self
- My SHINee World (2023) as Self
- 2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE] (2023) as Self
- SHINee World VI: Perfect Illumination (2023) as Self
- G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN (2023) as Self
- Just an Excuse (2022) as Self
- Absolutely Nothing Prepared (2022) as Self
- Changing Majors (2022) as Self
- The Zone: Survival Mission (2022) as Self
- Music Universe K-909 (2022) as Self
- SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA (2022) as Self
- SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON (2022) as Self
- 2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s (2022) as Self
- G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND (2022) as Self
- The Game Caterers (2021) as Self
- Idol Human Theater (2021)
- SHINee Inc. (2021)
- TaengKey Box (2021) as Self - Host
- Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD (2021)
- KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV (2021)
- SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～ (2021) as Self
- Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’ (2021)
- Show!terview with Jessi (2020) as Self
- IU's Palette (2020) as Self - Guest
- Sixth Sense (2020) as Self
- Yeri's Room (2020) as Self
- Taem-Log 6v6 (2020) as Self
- Jinki Jangpan (2020) as Self
- How Do You Play? (2019) as Self
- Hit-and-Run Squad (2019) as Han Dong-su
- SHINee - The Shining (2019) as Key
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- You Quiz on the Block (2018) as Self
- Movie Room (2018) as Self
- Breakers (2018) as Host
- Weekend Playlist (2018) as Self
- SHINee's BACK (2018) as KEY
- Keyword #BoA (2018) as Self
- Key-log (2018)
- SHINee World V in SEOUL (2018) as Self
- SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome (2018)
- SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON～ (2018)
- Lookout (2017) as Kong Kyung-Soo
- Master Key (2017) as Self
- Seoul Mate (2017) as Self
- SHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～ (2017)
- Let's Eat Dinner Together (2016) as Self
- Drinking Solo (2016) as Ki-Bum
- SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV" (2016) as Self
- SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～ (2016)
- SHINee Concert "SHINee World V" (2016) as Self
- Men on a Mission (2015) as Self
- Mickey Mouse Club (2015) as Self
- Key's Knowhow (2015)
- Key's Knowhow (2015) Camera Operator
- Key's Knowhow (2015) Writer
- Key's Knowhow (2015) Lighting Design
- Key's Knowhow (2015) Music
- Daily Taeng9Cam (2015) as Self
- SMTown: The Stage (2015) as Self
- 2015 Dream Concert (2015) as Self
- Crime Scene (2014) as Self
- SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III" (2014) as Self
- SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~ (2014) as Self
- Home Alone (2013)
- Barefooted Friends (2013)
- The Queen's Classroom (2013) Theme Song Performance
- SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～ (2013) as Self
- Shinhwa Broadcast (2012) as Self
- Salamander Guru and The Shadows (2012)
- Kiss Note (2012) as Key
- I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden (2012) as Self (as Shinee)
- World Date with SHINee (2012) as Self
- SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II" (2012) as Self
- THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012" (2012) as Self
- Music Bank in Paris (2012)
- SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD" in Seoul (2012) as Self
- SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD' (2012) as Self
- The 1st Concert In Japan "Shinee World" (2012) as Self
- Weekly Idol (2011) as Self
- Weekly Idol (2011)
- SNL Korea (2011) as Self
- 문나이트90 (2011)
- SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition) (2011)
- Running Man (2010)
- You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook (2009) as Self
- Hello Baby (2009)
- SHINee's Yunhanam (2008) as Self
- SHINee Monologue (2008) as Self
- Radio Star (2007) as Self
- Infinite Challenge (2005) as Self
- Inkigayo (1998)
- SBS Gayo Daejeon (1996) as MC
- SHINee's One Fine Day as Self
- 2025 KEYLAND: UNCANNY VALLEY
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Key best known for?
Key is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Condemned to Sin (1964), Hyell's Club (2024), The Seasons (2023), Salon Drip (2023).
When and where was Key born?
Key was born on September 23, 1991 in Daegu, South Korea.
How many credits does Key have?
Key has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Key's background in cinema and television?
Key is a South Korean actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group SHINee under SM Entertainment. As an actor, Key has been cast in multiple roles.