KEY

KEY is active as of 2026-11-15.

KEY made his solo debut on November 6, 2018, with the pre-release single "Forever Yours." The singer Soyou featured on the song. It was the first official track he released on his own while active as a member of SHINee, and it remains a good starting point for his solo music.

KEY's first full-length album is FACE, released on November 26, 2018, with "One of Those Nights," featuring the singer Crush, as its title track. Released after the pre-release single "Forever Yours," the album fully introduced his solo music to listeners.

KEY is managed by SM Entertainment. News about his solo releases and SHINee group activities is announced through SM Entertainment's official notices and channels. For accurate and up-to-date information, it is best to rely on the agency's announcements rather than unofficial accounts or rumors.

KEY is a member of SHINee, a group that debuted in May 2008. Alongside his work with SHINee, he has broadened his career through solo albums, musicals and TV shows. Listening to both SHINee songs and his solo tracks lets you feel the different appeal of his group and solo music.

Fans who support KEY are generally known by SHINee's official fandom name, SHINee World. SHINee World also cheers on his solo activities. For information about joining the official fan club, the most accurate source is the notices from SM Entertainment and the official fan community.

KEY released the mini album BAD LOVE (2021) and the full-length album Gasoline (2022), each led by a song of the same name. He then continued with further mini albums such as Good & Great (2023) and Pleasure Shop (2024), each bringing a different concept to his solo music.

KEY released the full-length album HUNTER on August 11, 2025, led by the song of the same name. It follows his earlier full-length albums FACE and Gasoline. Since each of his albums has a distinct concept, watching the music videos and stages alongside the songs is recommended.

Toheart is a duo formed in 2014 by SHINee's KEY and INFINITE's Woohyun. It is known as a project that brought together two idols from different agencies. The duo lets fans see a side of KEY that differs from his work with SHINee and his solo releases.

Yes. KEY has also performed as a musical actor. Starting with Catch Me If You Can in 2012, he appeared in productions such as The Three Musketeers, Zorro and In the Heights. These roles let him combine singing and acting on a stage quite different from his music career.

News about KEY's new music and concerts is announced through SM Entertainment's official notices and channels, so check there first. Announcements often cover both SHINee group activities and his solo work. Concert tickets should only be bought through official sellers. Please avoid scalped tickets, invading the artist's privacy and filming where it is not allowed.