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.
Yellow tape
키 Lyrics
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You're so lonely, lonely, lonely
까만 어둠 속 더 선명히 보여
Are you okay? Okay? Okay?
날카로운 빗줄기마저 전형적이야
이 선을 넘은 순간 보일 your mind
어지러이 가린 maybe so excited
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
I can't breathe (breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
가려 둔 너의 yellow tape
너머를 상상해
I can't breathe (breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
나를 망칠 너를 새긴 밤
좀 더 깊이 날 이끌어가
찢겨버린 장면들 속에 널 맞이하는 순간
I can't breathe without you
(Breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
I know 달라 분명 뭔가
동요해 little time
놀라는 그 틈 타
네게로 네게로
일그러진 red light
틈을 파고들어 난
그림자도 미처 몰라
All night long
요란한 소음이 점차 잦아들어 가
고요함 속을 지나 네게로 가
미세한 이 떨림 분명 more excited
짜릿할수록 더 재촉해 나를 come in
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
I can't breathe (breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
가려 둔 너의 yellow tape
너머를 상상해
I can't breathe (breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
멀리 숨은 널 한껏 들이쉬어
(Breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
내 안에서 넌 스며드는 걸
(Breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
섬찟한 이 느낌 come in
You take my breath away
You take my breath away
I can't breathe (breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
선명히 빛난 yellow tape
어느새 낚아채
I can't breathe (breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
쉴 새 없이 쫓고 쫓긴 밤
깊이 잠긴 끝을 본 순간
잡힐 듯이 빠져나가는 널
기꺼이 한 번 더
I can't breathe without you
(Breathe in, breathe out)
(Breathe in, breathe out)
The lyrics to Key's song "Yellow Tape" depict a sense of longing and fascination towards someone who is guarded and distant. The "yellow tape" represents the barriers and boundaries that this person has put up, making it difficult for the singer to reach them. The lyrics express the singer's overwhelming desire to break through these barriers and get closer to this person, despite the challenges and uncertainties.
The song portrays the singer's desperation and breathlessness caused by their intense feelings for this person. The repetition of "You take my breath away" signifies the captivating effect this person has on the singer. They find themselves unable to breathe and consumed by thoughts of this person beyond the yellow tape. The lyrics also mention the darkness and chaos that surrounds this individual, creating a stark contrast to their loneliness and vulnerability.
Despite the agony and internal struggle, the singer is willing to endure it all for just a moment with this person. The lyrics reveal that they are willing to be led deeper into the night, facing torn and fragmented moments, just to be able to meet and embrace this person. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the singer's dependence on this individual, as they express their inability to breathe and exist without them.
Line by Line Meaning
짙은 너의 맘에 쳐 둔 경계선
The boundary that you've set in your deep heart
You're so lonely, lonely, lonely
You feel incredibly lonely
까만 어둠 속 더 선명히 보여
It becomes even more apparent in the pitch-dark darkness
Are you okay? Okay? Okay?
Are you really alright? Alright? Alright?
날카로운 빗줄기마저 전형적이야
Even the sharp raindrops seem typical
이 선을 넘은 순간 보일 your mind
The moment you cross this line, your true thoughts will show
어지러이 가린 maybe so excited
Maybe you're trying to hide, but you're so excited
내 호기심을 더 자극해 어서 come in
Stimulate my curiosity, come in quickly
You take my breath away
You leave me breathless
I can't breathe (breathe in, breathe out)
I can't catch my breath
가려 둔 너의 yellow tape
Your hidden yellow tape
너머를 상상해
I imagine what lies beyond
나를 망칠 너를 새긴 밤
Night that engraves you, who will ruin me
좀 더 깊이 날 이끌어가
Leading me even deeper
찢겨버린 장면들 속에 널 맞이하는 순간
The moment I encounter you in torn scenes
I can't breathe without you
I can't breathe without you
I know 달라 분명 뭔가
I know, something is definitely different
동요해 little time
You hesitate, little time
놀라는 그 틈 타
Taking advantage of that surprise
네게로 네게로
Towards you, towards you
일그러진 red light
The distorted red light
틈을 파고들어 난
I dig into the gap
그림자도 미처 몰라
Even the shadows don't know
All night long
All night long
요란한 소음이 점차 잦아들어 가
The loud noise gradually quiets down
고요함 속을 지나 네게로 가
Passing through the silence, heading towards you
미세한 이 떨림 분명 more excited
This subtle tremor is definitely more excited
짜릿할수록 더 재촉해 나를 come in
The more thrilling it is, the more it urges me to come in
멀리 숨은 널 한껏 들이쉬어
Breathing you in deeply, hidden far away
내 안에서 넌 스며드는 걸
You're seeping into me
섬찟한 이 느낌 come in
This tingling feeling, come in
선명히 빛난 yellow tape
Vividly shining yellow tape
어느새 낚아채
Catching me off guard
쉴 새 없이 쫓고 쫓긴 밤
Night of relentless chase and being chased
깊이 잠긴 끝을 본 순간
The moment I see the deeply hidden end
잡힐 듯이 빠져나가는 널
You slipping away as if I could catch you
기꺼이 한 번 더
Willingly, one more time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jae Bin Lim, Adrian Mckinnon, Rik Annema, Cimo Frankel, Yun Kyoung Cho
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alyona Shukshina
people should pay attention not only to his jokes but to how he is THE all rounder in kpop.
lee
EXACTLY !!!!!!
mjj1434
@alli - What a very sweet thing of to say about Key.
I am a new fan of SHINee as well - less time than you, and warmly welcomed !!
mjj1434
@Alyona Shukshina - Yes, so true !!
He is finally getting some well deserved attention and appreciation for his singing, ,dancing and styling .
I have learned more about him reading and watching how hard he has worked on this mini album !! !!
alli
Agree! Many people recognize him for his humor. He is literally a super talented boy. Being a shawol for two years I can say that kim kibum is a guy that tries new and fresh concepts to the kpop world (including shinee) and one of the most sweetest persons with a lovely heart
itsu
He’s the master of all rounder.
f ayla
he was born to be a performer, he isn’t lacking in any avenue 😭
No Name
He was born to shine :D
marchy meow
All rounder king
Paradise Lost
Legit