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.
Chemicals
키 Lyrics
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채 더욱 더 막혀 와
Every time, every time, every time
가까워져 널 마주본 그 순간에
일어난 이 감정과
Every time, every time, every time
내 온 몸에 니가 퍼질 때
지금 느낀 모든 게
단번에 날 삼켜 가, 내 전불 삼켜 가
I'm crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
무색해져 내 눈은 너로만
만들어진 세결 보는 걸
Every time, every time, every time
끝이 없어 난 숨이 멎을 때까지
원하게 될 테니까
Every time, every time, every time
내 온 몸에 가득 퍼질 때
넌 나를 길들여 가, 나를 길들여 가
지금 너의 모든 게
커다란 자극 같아, 내겐 자극 같아
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals
오직 너만이 숨을 쉴 수 있게 해
숨을 쉬게 해
니가 불어넣는 숨결이 심장까지 퍼지게
더욱 깊숙이
Wanna feel alive, oh, oh no!
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals (chemicals)
The lyrics of "Chemicals" by 키 (Key) delve into the intense attraction and infatuation one feels for another person. The song signifies the singer's deep connection and dependency on the subject's presence. The opening lines speak of feeling restless and breathless, yearning for more closeness each time they meet. The overwhelming emotions that arise in their encounter every time intensify their longing. The singer describes how the subject's influence spreads throughout their entire being, causing them to feel uncontrollable and turned upside down. The phrase "맘껏 헤집어 놔" implies a desire to be completely consumed by the chemicals of love.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm crazy for your chemicals," emphasizing the singer's obsession and addiction to the intense attraction they feel. The lyrics also mention how the singer's eyes lose color and see only the person they are infatuated with. The phrase "끝이 없어" (meaning "endless") further conveys the singer's unwavering commitment and willingness to continue being captivated by this person until their last breath. The lyrics also express the longing for the subject to captivate them entirely and become their source of life.
Overall, "Chemicals" is a song that explores the intoxicating and consuming nature of love, highlighting the singer's all-encompassing desire for the subject.
Line by Line Meaning
거칠어져 왜 숨은 자꾸만 가빠진
I become rough, why does my breath keep getting faster?
채 더욱 더 막혀 와
It gets blocked even more
Every time, every time, every time
Every single time
가까워져 널 마주본 그 순간에
As we get closer, at the moment I face you
일어난 이 감정과
These emotions that arise
내 온 몸에 니가 퍼질 때
When you spread throughout my entire body
날 맘껏 헤집어 놔, 맘껏 헤집어 놔
Turn me upside down, turn me upside down as much as you want
지금 느낀 모든 게
Everything I'm feeling right now
단번에 날 삼켜 가, 내 전불 삼켜 가
Swallow me up at once, devour me completely
무색해져 내 눈은 너로만
My eyes become colorless, only seeing you
만들어진 세결 보는 걸
Seeing the connection that was created
끝이 없어 난 숨이 멎을 때까지
It's never ending, I'm breathless until the end
원하게 될 테니까
Because I will desire it
내 온 몸에 가득 퍼질 때
When you fill every part of my body
넌 나를 길들여 가, 나를 길들여 가
You tame me, you tame me
지금 너의 모든 게
Everything about you right now
커다란 자극 같아, 내겐 자극 같아
It's a huge stimulation, a stimulation to me
오직 너만이 숨을 쉴 수 있게 해
Only you can allow me to breathe
숨을 쉬게 해
Let me breathe
니가 불어넣는 숨결이 심장까지 퍼지게
Your breath that you blow in spreads to my heart
더욱 깊숙이
Even deeper
Wanna feel alive, oh, oh no!
I wanna feel alive, oh, oh no!
Crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals, na na na
Crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals, na na na na
Crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals, na na na
Crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Crazy for your chemicals, na na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals, na na na na
I'm crazy for your chemicals
I'm crazy for your chemicals
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Cimo Frankel, Jae Bin Im, Jantine Heij, Kan Eun Jeong, Rik Annema, Sonny Moore, Valentino Khan
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