Key was discovered at the "2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting". Prior to his debut, he appeared in Super Junior's Wonder Boy music video as an extra dancer, and made his debut with SHINee in
May 2008 with the song "누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)". He made his solo debut in November 2018 with the single "Forever Yours" and followed up with his first full album “Face - The 1st Album” and title track "센척안해 (One of Those Nights)" later the same month.
On November 18, 2010, Key took his college entrance exam. At that point he had already graduated from high school, and was taking the exam a year late as he had been unable to take it the previous year.
Key is also known for his multilingual talents. Since he spent six weeks on an exchange in America, out of his fellow band members, Key has the strongest fluency abilities in English. As well he is excelling the best at Japanese, as SHINee prepares for their Japanese debut.
Key featured in label-mate Xiah's solo performance of "Xiahtic" in TVXQ's concert, 2009: The 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic, in Seoul. In 2010 Key was featured in the song "치유 (Healing) (feat. Key From SHINee)" on TRAX's mini album "Trax Mini Album Volume 1". Later, it was also announced that Key would have a small part in Girls' Generation’s song "화성인 (Boys & Girls)" (Korean: "화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls)" on their second studio album Oh! - The Second Album.
Key has also appeared on television shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion as a guest star alongside his Shinee group mates Taemin, Jonghyun and Onew in several episodes. Together with other idol group members: Dongho from U-KISS, Shorry J from Mighty Mouth, Jinwoon from 2AM, Yunhwa from T-Max, Seunghyun from F.T. Island and in the later part, Mir from MBLAQ. Key was part of the cast of the show Raising Idol, also known as Keydol by his fans.
Key featured in Girls' Generation's first live album The 1st Asia Tour: Into The New World Album in the song "Barbie Girl" with Jessica Jung.
BAD LOVE
키 Lyrics
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Don't know why
이토록 끌린 존재
너는 rated-R
짜릿하지만 미스테리한 circles
낯선 강렬한 중독
널 빛이며 어둠이라고 불러
자라난 bad monster
더 깊이 탐미할수록
달콤한 듯 쓰디쓴 독
환희도 절망도 나의 것
도망쳐 봐도
낙원 따윈 없어
Now I know 안 끝나
Don't need that kind of love, called love (도망쳐 더 멀리 it's bad love)
다 지긋지긋해 이딴 bad love
Don't need that kind of love, called love (더 욕해 더 세게 to bad love)
내 안에 너 없게
A love so bad
Cut it out
도무지 control 안 돼
돌아버리지
꿈틀대며 눈을 뜨는 déjà vu
Killer 제 멋대로인 잘난 logic 속에
삐뚤어져 가는 내 맘이 보여
I'm thinking 'bout your love now
그 잔 속 가득 채워진
거짓들은 황홀했으니
선택한 벌을 난 받았어
미워할 바에야
삼켜버려야 해
Don't need that kind of love, called love (도망쳐 더 멀리 it's bad love)
다 지긋지긋해 이딴 bad love
Don't need that kind of love, called love (더 욕해 더 세게 to bad love)
내 안에 너 없게
Nothing but bad love
(I'm not even thinking of you)
I'm not even thinking of you
(I'm not even thinking of you)
That's what I wanna say to you
아름답지만 잔혹한
너란 비극 내 안에서
날뛰고 있어
또 눈을 뜨네
이 꿈속에
번지는 불길처럼 더 커져
(Bad love, it's bad love) no, no 내가 택한 벌
(Bad love, it's bad love) no, no
Nothing but bad love
Don't need that kind of love, called love (도망쳐 더 멀리 it's bad love)
다 지긋지긋해
Don't need your bad love, oh, oh
Don't need that kind of love, called love (더 욕해 더 세게 to bad love)
내 안에 너 없게
Nothing but bad love
Ah, ah, ah, ah, oh, oh, oh, no
(Bad love, bad love, it's bad love)
Ah, ah, ah, ah, oh, oh, oh, no
The lyrics of 키's song "BAD LOVE" delve into the complexities of a toxic and addictive relationship. The opening lines express confusion and the allure of an enigmatic presence, described as "rated-R" and surrounded by thrilling yet mysterious circles. It portrays a sense of overwhelming and unfamiliar intensity, like a potent addiction that engulfs the singer. The lyrics depict the person as both light and darkness, suggesting a contradictory and captivating nature.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the growth of a "bad monster" within the singer, indicating a deepening desire to indulge in the bittersweet poison of this love. The singer acknowledges that both ecstasy and despair belong to them, and even if they try to escape, there is no paradise to be found. This realization signifies a sense of entrapment and helplessness in breaking free from the destructive cycle of the relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the rejection of this kind of love, declaring that it is no longer needed. It highlights the weariness and disgust towards the "bad love" that has consumed the singer. The lyrics also suggest a desperate attempt to regain control and eliminate the presence of this toxic love from within the singer.
Overall, "BAD LOVE" portrays the conflicting emotions and internal struggle experienced in a toxic relationship. It explores the addictive and captivating nature of such love, while simultaneously expressing the desire to break free and rid oneself of its destructive influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad love, oh no, hey
This love is toxic and harmful, causing pain and distress.
Don't know why
I cannot understand the reason behind this intense attraction.
이토록 끌린 존재
Your existence is so irresistibly captivating.
너는 rated-R
You are like a rated-R movie, thrilling yet mysterious.
짜릿하지만 미스테리한 circles
You bring excitement but also create an air of mystery and confusion.
낯선 강렬한 중독
This unfamiliar and intense addiction takes hold of me.
덮쳐 오는 멜로
A melodramatic wave overwhelms me.
널 빛이며 어둠이라고 불러
You are both my light and my darkness.
자라난 bad monster
A monstrous side of me has grown.
더 깊이 탐미할수록
The deeper I indulge in this, the more enticing it becomes.
달콤한 듯 쓰디쓴 독
Like a bittersweet poison, this love is deceivingly sweet yet ultimately painful.
환희도 절망도 나의 것
Both joy and despair belong to me.
도망쳐 봐도
Even if I try to run away,
낙원 따윈 없어
There is no paradise, nothing that can bring true happiness.
Now I know 안 끝나
Now I know this won't end.
Don't need that kind of love, called love (도망쳐 더 멀리 it's bad love)
I don't want a love like this, I need to escape from it because it's a toxic love.
다 지긋지긋해 이딴 bad love
I'm sick and tired of this kind of bad love.
내 안에 너 없게
I want you to be gone from within me.
A love so bad
It's a love that is truly terrible and harmful.
Cut it out
I need to stop and end this.
도무지 control 안 돼
I can't control myself at all.
돌아버리지
I might go crazy.
꿈틀대며 눈을 뜨는 déjà vu
I wake up in a twisted déjà vu.
Killer 제 멋대로인 잘난 logic 속에
Inside this killer logic that I proudly follow,
삐뚤어져 가는 내 맘이 보여
My twisted and distorted heart is revealed.
I'm thinking 'bout your love now
I can't stop thinking about your love.
그 잔 속 가득 채워진
Filled with that poisonous love.
거짓들은 황홀했으니
The lies were enchanting.
선택한 벌을 난 받았어
I received the punishment for my chosen fate.
미워할 바에야
Rather than hating it,
삼켜버려야 해
I have to swallow it up.
Don't need that kind of love, called love (도망쳐 더 멀리 it's bad love)
I don't want a love like this, I need to escape from it because it's a toxic love.
다 지긋지긋해 이딴 bad love
I'm sick and tired of this kind of bad love.
Don't need that kind of love, called love (더 욕해 더 세게 to bad love)
I don't want a love like this, I curse it even more fiercely because it's a toxic love.
내 안에 너 없게
I want you to be gone from within me.
Nothing but bad love
It's nothing but a love that is truly terrible and harmful.
(I'm not even thinking of you)
(I'm trying my best not to think about you)
I'm not even thinking of you
I'm purposely avoiding thoughts of you.
(I'm not even thinking of you)
(I'm trying my best not to think about you)
That's what I wanna say to you
That's the message I wish to convey to you.
아름답지만 잔혹한
Beautiful yet cruel,
너란 비극 내 안에서
That tragedy called you within me.
날뛰고 있어
It's running rampant.
또 눈을 뜨네
Once again, I open my eyes.
이 꿈속에
In this dream,
번지는 불길처럼 더 커져
It spreads like a growing flame.
(Bad love, it's bad love) no, no 내가 택한 벌
(Bad love, it's bad love) no, no, this is the punishment I chose.
(Bad love, it's bad love) no, no
(Bad love, it's bad love) no, no
Nothing but bad love
It's nothing but a love that is truly terrible and harmful.
Don't need that kind of love, called love (도망쳐 더 멀리 it's bad love)
I don't want a love like this, I need to escape from it because it's a toxic love.
다 지긋지긋해
I'm sick and tired of it all.
Don't need your bad love, oh, oh
I don't need your harmful love.
Don't need that kind of love, called love (더 욕해 더 세게 to bad love)
I don't want a love like this, I curse it even more fiercely because it's a toxic love.
내 안에 너 없게
I want you to be gone from within me.
Nothing but bad love
It's nothing but a love that is truly terrible and harmful.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, oh, oh, oh, no
Ah, ah, ah, ah, oh, oh, oh, no
(Bad love, bad love, it's bad love)
(Bad love, bad love, it's bad love)
Ah, ah, ah, ah, oh, oh, oh, no
Ah, ah, ah, ah, oh, oh, oh, no
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yeon Jung Kim, Adrian Mckinnon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brainlessclown7288
The song is on another level also the choreography is seriously so cool and powerful the way kibum danced so powerfully KING KIBUM
@akirojong8182
Obviously. Kibummie is a god.
@katathan1944
Yass!! Tell 'em!!
@riliriliest1547
omg
@lisam3840
Agreed
@jkkj0294
P
@glrgnc
It's sad to see Kibum's work not being appreciated enough. Bad Love was a masterpiece that will mark many years
@ruu406
Hey he won a music show at least
@kejcvns8315
At least the people here all have good taste.
@IsaCurti13
Bro imagine being that good at dancing, singing and also being pretty AND such a good human being