Key

Key

Born: September 23, 1991
in Daegu, South Korea
Kim Ki-bum (김기범; born September 23, 1991), known professionally as Key (키), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, fashion designer and television presenter under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the South Korean boy group SHINee.

Aside from group activities, as a singer, he has collaborated with various artists, and formed the duo Toheart with Woohyun of Infinite. He made his debut as a soloist in November 2018 with the release of the digital single "Forever Yours", and his first studio album, Face, was released later that month. His second album, Gasoline, was released in 2022. Key has also contributed to songwriting for himself and Shinee.

As an actor, he was cast in multiple musicals, such as Bonnie & Clyde (2013), Zorro (2014), and Chess (2015). He has since widened his field as an actor by taking part in several television drama roles, like Drinking Solo (2016) and The Guardians (2017).

In 2015, Key became active as a fashion designer and took part in numerous projects. For instance, he collaborated with Bridge Shop House to design Shinee concert outfits, and worked with model Irene Kim and the brand Charm's to design fashion apparel. Due to the success of his works, Key was later appointed as a fashion director for the group. Since 2020, he has gained prominence as a television personality, appearing on the variety shows DoReMi Market and I Live Alone as a cast member. He has received the Excellence Award from the MBC Entertainment Awards in recognition of his variety performances.

Movies for Key...

SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME
Title: SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME
Released: February 25, 2024
Type: Movie
Shinee World VI: Perfect Illumination is the sixth concert tour by South Korean boy band Shinee. It began on June 23, 2023, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, and continued on to Japan later in the year. The tour is Shinee's first in several years, after a hiatus brought on by mandatory military service and the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been well received by critics, who have praised Shinee's live singing and performance skills, and was awarded Stage of the Year at the 2023 Melon Music Awards.
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2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
Title: 2024 KEYLAND ON : AND ON
Character: Self
Released: January 28, 2024
Type: Movie
SHINee’s Key's concert “KEYLAND ON: AND ON” at Olympic Handball Gymnasium, Seoul, Korea.
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My SHINee World
Title: My SHINee World
Character: Self
Released: November 3, 2023
Type: Movie
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of SHINee’s debut, unveiling the deepest heart-to-heart story of ‘SHINee’ and ‘Us.’ Formed by SM Entertainment, SHINee is a boy band that debuted in 2008 with "Replay". The Korean idol group has made a recent comeback with its eighth album "HARD" which has made headlines by topping the iTunes Top Album Charts in 43 countries. MY SHINee WORLD will include behind-the-scenes from the concert preparation to the on-stage performances of the group’s recent concert, “SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION]" held at the KSPO Dome. In addition, there is a variety of unreleased contents as well as heart-to-heart interviews to watch SHINee's 15 years of history at a glance. As the production crew put the most importance on the storytelling that fans can relate to, the movie follows SHINee's history in the eyes of "the fans," and gives them a chance to reflect on "My 15 Years" as well as "SHINee's 15 Years."
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Title: NCT Universe: LASTART
Character: Self
Released: July 27, 2023
Type: TV
The last unit of NCT will be launched through SM’s first pre-debut reality show.
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Shinee World VI: Perfect Illumination
Title: Shinee World VI: Perfect Illumination
Character: Self
Released: June 25, 2023
Type: Movie
SHINee's Beyond Live concert "SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION]" at KSPO Dome, Seoul, Korea.
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2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
Title: 2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
Character: Self
Released: May 28, 2023
Type: Movie
SHINee’s Beyond LIVE fanmeeting “Everyday is SHINee DAY: [Piece of SHINE]” at Jamsil Arena.
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G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN
Title: G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time) IN THE KEYLAND JAPAN
Character: Self
Released: March 12, 2023
Type: Movie
SHINee's Key Beyond LIVE concert "G.O.A.T IN THE KEYLAND" at OSAKA-JO HALL
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Title: The Seasons
Character: Self
Released: February 5, 2023
Type: TV
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SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya
Title: SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2023
Type: Movie
SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU PALACE @ KWANGYA is an online live concert held on January 1, 2023, by SM Entertainment
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2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s
Title: 2022 BEST CHOI’s MINHO – LUCKY CHOI’s
Character: Self
Released: December 8, 2022
Type: Movie
2022 Best Choi's Minho - Lucky Choi's is a fanmeeting held by SHINee's Minho. It was held on December 7 and 8, 2022, at 8 PM KST offline at Kyunghee University and on December 8 online via Beyond LIVE.
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Title: Just an Excuse
Character: Self
Released: November 17, 2022
Type: TV
Yoo Jae-suk Welfare Content 🐓Pinggyego (Just an Excuse)🐓 It is a content where Yoo Jae-suk freely chats with his favorite friends for various excuses and provides small stories and laughter.
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Title: Changing Majors
Character: Himself
Released: November 11, 2022
Type: TV
Lee Chang Sub (of BTOB) reviews various university departments, experiencing a day in the life of a student in that major. He is Jeongwaja, the man who changes his major everyday. A 2022 campus cultural revitalization project aimed at sharing information, capturing memories and promoting various departments.
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G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND
Title: G.O.A.T. IN THE KEYLAND
Character: Self
Released: October 23, 2022
Type: Movie
SHINee's Key Beyond LIVE concert "G.O.A.T IN THE KEYLAND" at Seoul Jangchung Arena
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Title: Music Universe K-909
Character: Self
Released: September 24, 2022
Type: TV
'K-909' sets a stage where the artist's diverse world of music can be seen, such as the first released songs, special collaborations, and special arrangements as well as behind-the scenes content.
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SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON
Title: SMTOWN LIVE | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ HUMAN CITY_SUWON
Character: Self
Released: August 20, 2022
Type: Movie
The festival moment that all people who have PINK BLOOD in have been waiting for! SMTOWN Live 2022: SMCU Express@Human City Suwon is a joint Korean concert held by SM Entertainment artists (collectively known as SMTOWN). It was held on August 20, 2022, at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea. The concert was live-streamed via Beyond LIVE and KNTV.
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Title: Absolutely Nothing Prepared
Character: Self
Released: June 24, 2022
Type: TV
Lee Youngji's Talk Show, in which she invites celebrities at her home over some drinks and interview them.
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SMTOWN  Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
Title: SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2022
Type: Movie
SMTOWN LIVE 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA is a live concert held on January 1, 2022, by SM Entertainment. The concert will be broadcast free of charge online through various streaming platforms. The lineup consists of Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Taeyeon and Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation, Onew, Key, and Minho of Shinee, Kai of EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, WayV, and aespa.
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Title: 탱키박스
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2021
Type: TV
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KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV
Title: KEY 'BAD LOVE' MV
Released: September 27, 2021
Type: Movie
Second solo project by korean singer (SHINee) and soloist Kim Kibum (KEY). He said “I finally became ‘me’. I have a chance to show the audience that this is me. This album is the album-version of Key.” about Bad Love, "it’s inspired by retro themes! Of course, it looks like a horror-themed fashion show in space!" he adds.
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Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’
Title: Beyond LIVE - KEY : ‘GROKS IN THE KEYLAND’
Released: September 26, 2021
Type: Movie
KEY of SHINee's solo 'Beyond LIVE' concert titled GROKS IN THE KEYLAND performed in KSPO Dome.
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SHINee WORLD J Presents ~Bistro de SHINee~
Title: SHINee WORLD J Presents ~Bistro de SHINee~
Character: Self
Released: May 23, 2021
Type: Movie
SHINee World J Presents ~ Bistro de SHINee ~ was held on May 23, 2021, at 6 PM JST.
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Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
Title: Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
Released: April 4, 2021
Type: Movie
SHINee’s solo ‘Beyond LIVE’ concert titled "SHINee WORLD" performed in KSPO Dome.
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Title: SHINee Inc.
Released: March 24, 2021
Type: TV
SHINee members took charge of the program's planning and will be sharing many memories they have made throughout their 13-year career. The group will also perform newly released tracks on the show.
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Title: Sixth Sense
Character: Self
Released: September 3, 2020
Type: TV
Korea’s top stars have gathered to really use their sixth sense. Each week they will encounter the hottest places or people and have to distinguish one fake set-up. The production crew uses all of their resources and effort to create the most perfect-looking fake set-up. The member who makes the correct decision of finding the fake set-up will be awarded with a great prize. The member who makes the wrong decision will face a punishment.
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Title: IU's Palette
Released: September 1, 2020
Type: TV
IU's Palette is a fun talk show with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The show mixes humor with two segments of music by covering songs and singing duets with the guests. (Source: MyDramaList)
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Title: Show!terview with Jessi
Character: Himself
Released: June 11, 2020
Type: TV
Jessi is a Korean-American rapper and singer who brings a new style of talk show to South Korea. She is cheerful, straightforward, bold and witty with the hottest singers, actors and personalities in the industry. Jessi conducts an unpredictable and unstoppable interview from the very beginning. The chemistry between MC Jessi and the guests begins!
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SHINee - The Shining
Title: SHINee - The Shining
Character: Key
Released: December 9, 2019
Type: Movie
In September 1st and 2nd 2018, SHINee held a fan meeting in Seoul's KSPO Dome. It was a special event where they performed with a live band, with a focus on their vocals, in front of thousands. It's not your normal concert movie, it's SHINee's special fan party.
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Hit-and-Run Squad
Title: Hit-and-Run Squad
Character: Han Dong-su
Released: January 30, 2019
Type: Movie
Min-jae, a rookie police officer with a natural born talent for driving, is assigned to the perfect team: the Hit-and-Run Squad. But at the same time, for police detective Si-yeon, it is a place she is unjustly demoted to for doing her job. The two team up to arrest the rich and powerful speed maniac Jae-chul who is suspected of committing crimes for his obsession for speed.
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Title: Key-log
Released: November 6, 2018
Type: TV
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Title: Weekend Playlist
Character: Himself
Released: September 30, 2018
Type: TV
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SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
Title: SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
Released: July 26, 2018
Type: Movie
For one night only on July 26, 2018, SHINee held the SHINee WORLD J presents ~SHINee Special Fan Event ~ at Tokyo Dome. The group mainly performed songs selected by fan voting on the arena's 360-degree stage.
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Title: SHINee's BACK
Character: KEY
Released: June 6, 2018
Type: TV
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Title: Movie Room
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 2018
Type: TV
Movie meets humanities! This talk show/variety show for movie enthusiasts features interesting discussions by a writer and two movie directors where film and humanities intertwine.
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Title: Breakers
Character: Host
Released: April 20, 2018
Type: TV
A singer-songwriter competition featuring eight multi-talented musicians who are talented at composing, writing lyrics, and singing. The contestants create songs for each mission and perform them on stage where they are evaluated by online and offline audiences.
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Title: Amazing Saturday
Character: Self
Released: April 7, 2018
Type: TV
A group of hungry celebrities listen to poppin’ tunes, from recent hits to all-time-favorites, to correctly dictate a part of the lyrics. The songs may sound familiar, but the part they must dictate are unclear to the naked ear, as the lyrics are slurred, muffled by strong beats, etc. If they get the lyrics right, they get to share exquisite regional dishes. But if they get them wrong, a professional eater gobbles it up instead.
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Title: Amazing Saturday
Character: Self (Key)
Released: April 7, 2018
Type: TV
A group of hungry celebrities listen to poppin’ tunes, from recent hits to all-time-favorites, to correctly dictate a part of the lyrics. The songs may sound familiar, but the part they must dictate are unclear to the naked ear, as the lyrics are slurred, muffled by strong beats, etc. If they get the lyrics right, they get to share exquisite regional dishes. But if they get them wrong, a professional eater gobbles it up instead.
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SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018~FROM NOW ON~
Title: SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018~FROM NOW ON~
Released: February 17, 2018
Type: Movie
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Title: Keyword #BoA
Character: himself
Released: January 28, 2018
Type: TV
"Keyword #BoA" will showcase BoA's everyday life from a close-up perspective, including her comeback album process. She will be working with SHINee's Key, the program's official observer.
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Title: Seoul Mate
Character: Self
Released: November 17, 2017
Type: TV
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Title: Master Key
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 2017
Type: TV
Master Key is an interactive variety show where celebrities compete with one another and play various games in order to achieve victory each week. The players have to find those who have the two Master Keys, reasoning through an intense psychological warfare. The viewers become "Watchers" and participate in the game as well. By the number of votes, each star receives special abilities. Who will be chosen by the Watchers and become the final winner?
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Title: Lookout
Character: Kong Kyung-Soo
Released: May 22, 2017
Type: TV
People lose loved ones in crimes and the criminals are not punished. The daily lives of these people are completely broken. They form a group to realize justice.
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SHINee WORLD 2017~FIVE~
Title: SHINee WORLD 2017~FIVE~
Released: January 28, 2017
Type: Movie
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Title: Dining Together
Character: Himself
Released: October 19, 2016
Type: TV
As more and more people are getting used to eating dinner alone, Kang Ho-dong and Lee Kyung-kyu visit ordinary Korean families at dinner time and share their lives as they eat dinner together.
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Title: Drinking Solo
Character: Ki-Bum
Released: September 5, 2016
Type: TV
Story depicts people drinking alcohol alone for different reasons and the romance between Jung-Suk and Shin-Ib. Jung-Suk is an arrogant, but popular instructor and Shin-Ib is a rookie instructor. She struggles to survive in the private institute world.
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SHINee Concert
Title: SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"
Character: Himself
Released: September 2, 2016
Type: Movie
SHINee World V (promoted as SHINee Concert "SHINee World V") is the fifth concert tour by South Korean boy group, SHINee. The tour kicked off in Seoul with three concerts held between September 2–4, 2016.
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SHINee WORLD 2016~DxDxD~
Title: SHINee WORLD 2016~DxDxD~
Released: May 18, 2016
Type: Movie
SHINee's 4th nationwide Japanese concert, performed in Tokyo Dome.
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Title: Men on a Mission
Character: Self
Released: December 5, 2015
Type: TV
Male celebs play make-believe as high schoolers, welcoming star transfer students every week and engaging in battles of witty humor and slapstick.
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Title: Daily Taeng9Cam
Character: Key
Released: October 24, 2015
Type: TV
Tae-yeon’s reality show where her daily life and selfies are uploaded daily as digital contents.
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2015 Dream Concert
Title: 2015 Dream Concert
Character: Self
Released: September 20, 2015
Type: Movie
The world's biggest K-pop festival marked its 21st year in 2015, with groups such as EXO, 4Minute and SHINee electrifying the Seoul World Cup Stadium.
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SMTown: The Stage
Title: SMTown: The Stage
Character: Himself
Released: August 13, 2015
Type: Movie
Behind the scenes look and interviews with the performers of SM Entertainment as they travel to China, Japan, and Korea for their "SMTOWN Live World Tour IV".
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Title: Mickey Mouse Club
Character: Self
Released: July 23, 2015
Type: TV
This is the South Korean version of the American variety program Mickey Mouse Club. Except for the United States, which produced the Mickey Mouse Club, S.Korea became the first foreign language version of the show. Young members of SM Rookies appeared as the main stars, along with Super Junior's Leeteuk as the MC. Just like the original show, the cast prepare dances, cover popular songs, play games, and do drama sketches for the young audience to enjoy. It aired on S.Korea's Disney Channel.
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SHINee CONCERT
Title: SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"
Character: Himself
Released: May 15, 2015
Type: Movie
The fourth concert tour by Korean boy group SHINee, where they performed hits such as “Sherlock”, “Dream Girl,” “View”, and more.
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SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
Title: SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
Character: Himself
Released: August 28, 2014
Type: Movie
A video recording of Shinee's third national Japanese tour. The tour kicked off in Chiba on September 28, 2014, and ended on December 19 in Hyogo, with a total of 30 concerts in 20 cities.
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Title: Crime Scene
Character: Self
Released: May 10, 2014
Type: TV
A mystery game show in which six celebrity players become suspects in a murder case and they have to prove themselves innocent while at the same time try to solve the mystery of who killed the victim among them like the game 'Clue'.
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SHINee CONCERT
Title: SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"
Character: Himself
Released: March 8, 2014
Type: Movie
SHINee World III (promoted as SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III") is the third concert tour by South Korean boy group, Shinee.
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SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013~Boys Meet U~
Title: SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013~Boys Meet U~
Character: Himself
Released: June 28, 2013
Type: Movie
A video recording of Shinee's second national Japanese tour. The tour kicked off in Saitama on June 28, 2013 and ended in Nagoya on December 11, 2013, with a total of 15 concerts in nine cities.
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Title: Barefooted Friends
Released: April 21, 2013
Type: TV
Barefooted Friends is a South Korean reality-variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Running Man. It was first aired on April 21, 2013. The show is an "real outdoor hardship variety"; a spin on typical outdoor variety shows. The members experience "real happiness" with others through challenges. The words, Barefooted is supposed to mean essence, sincerity, and real hardships, where as Friends not only represents the cast, but the people that are met as well. It has garnered attention as being the come-back program for Kang Ho-dong, the main MC of the program, after leaving Good Sunday's X-man in April 2007.
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Title: Home Alone
Released: March 22, 2013
Type: TV
It can be a badge of honor to be “single.” “I Live Alone” is a documentary-style South Korean reality series that follows the members of a self-formed club called Rainbow, which is comprised of celebrities who are single and live alone.
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SHINee CONCERT
Title: SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II"
Character: Himself
Released: July 21, 2012
Type: Movie
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I AM. SMtown Live World Tour In Madison Square Garden
Title: I AM. SMtown Live World Tour In Madison Square Garden
Character: Himself (as Shinee)
Released: May 15, 2012
Type: Movie
Starring 32 artists from SM Town. The movie reflect the past, present and future of each artist with behind-the-scenes footage that follows the stars as they undergo rehearsals, revealing their day-to-day lives and also features interview, video diaries and never-seen-before archive files.
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THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR
Title: THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012"
Released: April 25, 2012
Type: Movie
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Title: Shinhwa Broadcast
Character: himself
Released: March 17, 2012
Type: TV
Shinhwa Broadcast was a South Korean variety television programme broadcast on jTBC. It was hosted by six-member boy band Shinhwa: Eric Mun, Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin and Andy Lee.
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Title: Kiss Note
Character: Key
Released: March 1, 2012
Type: TV
If I write his name on the 'Kiss Note', I'll get a chance to kiss him???
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Music Bank in Paris
Title: Music Bank in Paris
Released: February 8, 2012
Type: Movie
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Title: Salamander Guru and The Shadows
Released: January 27, 2012
Type: TV
Salamander Guru and The Shadows is a 2012 South Korean sitcom starring Choi Minho, Oh Dal-soo, Im Won-hee, Lee Byung-joon and Ryu Hyun-kyung. It aired on SBS from January 27 to March 30, 2012 on Fridays at 23:00 for 10 episodes. It is SBS's first sitcom in 5 years.
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Title: SNL Korea
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 2011
Type: TV
Korea's version of the late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory cast members.
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Title: 문나이트90
Released: October 13, 2011
Type: TV
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Title: Weekly Idol
Character: Himself
Released: July 23, 2011
Type: TV
Weekly Idol is back with all new hosts. Cho Sae Ho, Hwang Kwang Hee and Nam Chang Hee are sticking together as a new unit group for Weekly Idol, a.k.a CKN Trio, to turn the idol world upside down! Get ready for their hot debut! Cho Sae Ho transforms himself into an idol expert. The hottest entertainer in the show business is marching into the idol world after taking over variety shows and he's more than ready to dominate the show with his amazing look and talents. They say idols understand each other best! As soon as being discharged from military service, Hwang Kwang Hee is reenlisted in Weekly Idol as a senior and a mentor to cheer his fellow idol friends. And lastly, the hidden card of the trio, Nam Chang Hee joins Weekly Idol. With his irresistible charms and talents, Nam Chang Hee becomes the irreplaceable member of Weekly Idol and shows off his amazing chemistry with idols.
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Title: SBS Gayo Daejeon
Character: MC
Released: December 29, 2010
Type: TV
SBS Gayo Daejeon is an annual televised music festival that is broadcast by the Seoul Broadcasting System at the end of each year.
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SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT
Title: SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD"
Character: Himself
Released: December 26, 2010
Type: Movie
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Title: Running Man
Released: July 11, 2010
Type: TV
A reality and competition show where members are joined by celebs to complete a weekly mission to win the race with Seoul as the beautiful backdrop.
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Title: Hello Baby
Released: June 23, 2009
Type: TV
Hello Baby is a South Korean reality show where celebrities experience parenthood by raising children ages 5 and under. The main purpose is to see whether or not the celebrities make "good" parents.
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Title: You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook
Character: Self
Released: April 24, 2009
Type: TV
You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook is a Korean pop music program that is both a talk show and live music show. The host of this program is You Hee-yeol, also known as Toy, a one-man project band. This program has aired since April 24, 2009.
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Title: Radio Star
Character: Self
Released: May 30, 2007
Type: TV
“Radio Star” is a South Korean music talk show where the guests and hosts talk openly and intimately about their lives, their pasts and their work. It is part of Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation's "Golden Fishery" programming block.