Key

Kim Kibum ( 김기범 ), better known by his stage name Key ( 키 ), is a vocalist, lead dancer and lead rapper of the group.  Also known as the "Almighty Key" due to his "triple threat" in singing, dancing, and rapping. He was born on September 23, 1991 (age 20)  and raised in Daegu. He was a gifted varsity water-skier at Dae Gu Young Shin Middle School.  He was discovered 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 was featured in label-mate Xiah's solo "Xiahtic" in TVXQ's concert, 2009: The 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic, in Seoul, Korea. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; "> In 2010 Key was featured in the song "치유 ( Healing<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; ">)" on label-mates TRAX<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; ">'s first mini album "Trax Mini Album Volume 1". <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: 11px;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; "> and a small part in Girls' Generation<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; ">'s song "Hwaseongin Virus (Boys & Girls)" ( Korean<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; ">: <span lang="ko" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; " lang="ko">"화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls)" <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; ">). <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; line-height: 11px;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; ">He debuted as an actor in 2011 on Moon Night 90<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; "> as Lee Hyun Do<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; "> along with band member, Taemin<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; ">. Key was casted for the Korean adaptation of the musical Catch Me If You Can<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; line-height: 19px; "> in 2012.

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