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.
Show Me
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너와 나뿐인 게임에
Rule을 좀 정하자고
시간 끄는 건 okay
침묵하는 건 안 돼 umm
흘려줘 은밀한 clue
So 딱히 전략은 없고
망설임 없이 go oh oh oh
비밀 따윈 없게
가까워질 우리 둘의 사이에
Ooh ooh 날 다 보여줄 게
눈속임 그게 뭔데
진실은 보여지는 그대론데
비밀 따윈 없게 umm
다 말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
Oh 딱 짚어 얘기할게 umm uh
난 어때 how about that
That's the key
Girl show me show me
너무 완벽한 veil
혀를 내둘러 매일 umm (show me, show me)
훔쳐볼 틈이 없게 (show me, show me)
뭘 해도 그냥 좋은데 이래놓고 뭐 fairplay umm (show me, show me)
애초에 말이 안 돼
So 이미 틀린 것 같고 드러내 대놓고
Rule 따윈 I don't know
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
비밀 따윈 없게
가까워질 우리 둘의 사이에
Ooh ooh 날 다 보여줄 게
눈속임 그게 뭔데
진실은 보여지는 그대론데
비밀 따윈 없게 umm
다 말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
Oh 딱 짚어 얘기할게 umm uh
난 어때 how about that
That's the key
Girl show me show me
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ah ah, show me show me)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ah ah, show me show me) hey
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ah ah, show me show me) 알 수 없게 네가 등 뒤에
감춰둔 패 다 내게 보여줘
말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
난 어때 how about that
말해줘 that's the key
난 어때 how about that
말해줘 oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
비밀 따윈 없게
(비밀 따윈 없게) 가까워질 우리 둘의 사이에 oh yeah
Ooh ooh 날 다 보여줄 게 (보여줄 게)
눈속임 그게 뭔데
진실은 보여지는 그대론데
비밀 따윈 없게 umm
다 말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
Oh 딱 짚어 얘기할게 umm uh (oh 얘기할게)
난 어때 how about that
That's the key
Girl show me show me
"Show Me" is a song by South Korean singer Key. The song is about the game of love, where two people are the only players. It talks about establishing some rules to play the game, and how time passes slowly while playing it. The lyrics suggest that the person needs some hints to keep playing and to get to know more about the partner. The words "Show me" indicate a desire to get to know the person better, to reveal their true selves, and to remove any secrets between them. In the lyrics, Key talks about how he admires his partner's perfect veil, but wants to see and discover more of her. The song speaks of the need for honesty in the game of love, apologizing for not being able to lie if necessary. The lyrics suggest the desire to know if the partner feels the same way, asking for feedback and approval.
The tone of the song is playful and flirtatious, but also vulnerable and honest. It has a catchy and upbeat melody, with a mix of R&B and pop elements. The use of electronic beats and synths complements the lyrics' subject matter, expressing a sense of urgency and desire for intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
좋아 어떻게 할래
I like you, what do you want to do?
너와 나뿐인 게임에
In this game, it's just you and me
Rule을 좀 정하자고
Let's establish some rules
시간 끄는 건 okay
It's okay to take our time
침묵하는 건 안 돼 umm
We can't stay silent
흘려줘 은밀한 clue
Give me a subtle clue
So 딱히 전략은 없고
I don't have a specific strategy
가볼게 내 style로
I'll go with my own style
망설임 없이 go oh oh oh
Without hesitation, let's go
비밀 따윈 없게
Let's not keep any secrets
가까워질 우리 둘의 사이에
Between us, as we get closer
Ooh ooh 날 다 보여줄 게
I'll show you everything about me
눈속임 그게 뭔데
What's the point of deception?
진실은 보여지는 그대론데
It's you who shows your true self
다 말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
I can't lie, I'll tell you everything honestly
Oh 딱 짚어 얘기할게 umm uh
I'll tell you straight up
난 어때 how about that
How about me?
That's the key
That's the important part
Girl show me show me
Girl, show me everything
너무 완벽한 veil
Such a perfect veil
혀를 내둘러 매일 umm (show me, show me)
I'm stumped every day (show me, show me)
훔쳐볼 틈이 없게 (show me, show me)
There's no chance to sneak a peek (show me, show me)
뭘 해도 그냥 좋은데 이래놓고 뭐 fairplay umm (show me, show me)
Everything seems fine but is it fair play? (show me, show me)
애초에 말이 안 돼
It doesn't make sense from the start
So 이미 틀린 것 같고 드러내 대놓고
It seems like I've already made a mistake, so I'll just be honest
Rule 따윈 I don't know Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
I don't know about rules
알 수 없게 네가 등 뒤에
Behind your back, so I can't see
감춰둔 패 다 내게 보여줘
Show me all the cards you've hidden
말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
I can't lie, I'll tell you everything honestly
난 어때 how about that
How about me?
말해줘 that's the key
Tell me, that's the important part
Ooh ooh 날 다 보여줄 게 (보여줄 게)
I'll show you everything about me (I'll show you)
Oh 딱 짚어 얘기할게 umm uh (oh 얘기할게)
I'll tell you straight up (oh, I'll tell you)
난 어때 how about that
How about me?
말해줘 oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Tell me oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
비밀 따윈 없게
Let's not keep any secrets
가까워질 우리 둘의 사이에 oh yeah
Between us, as we get closer, oh yeah
Ooh ooh 날 다 보여줄 게 (보여줄 게)
I'll show you everything about me (I'll show you)
진실은 보여지는 그대론데
It's you who shows your true self
다 말할 게 솔직히 거짓말 난 못해
I can't lie, I'll tell you everything honestly
Oh 딱 짚어 얘기할게 umm uh (oh 얘기할게)
I'll tell you straight up (oh, I'll tell you)
난 어때 how about that
How about me?
That's the key
That's the important part
Girl show me show me
Girl, show me everything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bonnie Leigh Mckee, Evan K Bogart, Hyun Woo Park, Jong Hyun Lee, Su Bin Kim, Thomas Troelsen
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