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Comprehensive chronicle of Key's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Key's journey to global stardom
In 2019, Key expanded into acting with his film debut in the crime movie 'Hit-and-Run Squad'. This role, as a member of a police squad, was among his final projects before his military enlistment.
A key star joins a police squad film about hit-and-run cases, marking his industry debut and aiming to manage multiple entertainment ventures.
Key debuted in the film 'Hit-and-Run Squad' as his final acting role before military enlistment.
On August 11, 2025, Key launched his third solo album 'Hunter' in Seoul, marking his bold return after a three-year hiatus. At the press conference, he detailed the album's 'urban legend' theme and his choice of a darker summer concept.
Key has launched his third solo album 'Hunter' with a press conference detailing its dark 'urban legend' concept and marking his return after three years.
On September 23, 2024—his 33rd birthday—Key released his third solo EP, 'Pleasure Shop'. This house-influenced project, his first solo work in a year, tells the conceptual story of a cyborg named Key who runs a shop selling pleasure.
Released on his 33rd birthday, Key's solo EP 'Pleasure Shop' marks his return after a year with a house music shift, featuring six tracks that tell a conceptual story about a cyborg named Key.
In September 2023, Key released his solo EP 'Good & Great,' bridging the gap between his solo releases and setting the stage for his follow-up project, 'Pleasure Shop.' This EP was a pivotal step in his solo career, providing continuity and momentum for his future work.
Key's 2023 EP 'Good & Great' was the direct predecessor to 'Pleasure Shop,' explaining his year-long gap between solo releases.
On August 30, 2022, Key released his second solo album 'Gasoline,' promoting it with an online press conference. This project highlighted his creative control and solidified his role as an independent artist, establishing a musical direction he would later refine with his subsequent release, 'Hunter.'
Key launched his solo album 'Gasoline' in an online press conference, highlighting his greater creative input and personal lyrical themes.
Following 'Gasoline,' Key briefly experimented with brighter music before returning to the strong conceptual style he prefers, as seen in 'Hunter'.
On August 30, 2021, Key released the pre-release single "Hate that..." ahead of his upcoming solo album. This track served as a key promotional step for his solo career and was included in the album set for release the following month.
Key's pre-release single 'Hate that...' will be available on domestic online music services at 6 p.m. ahead of his solo album next month.
SHINee announced their seventh album, 'Don't Call Me,' on February 22, 2021, marking their major comeback. The nine-track release features a hip-hop title track about betrayal, with the group having previewed the song 'Marry You' the previous month.
SHINee, now complete after military service, will release their seventh studio album 'Don't Call Me,' featuring nine tracks including a hip-hop title track about betrayal and the previewed song 'Marry You.'
In November 2018, Key launched his solo career with the single "Forever Yours" and debut album 'Face'. He emphasized that the album reflected his personal musical style, marking a confident transition after a decade with SHINee.
SM Entertainment has announced Key's official solo debut with the single 'Forever Yours,' leading to a full album later this month.
Key's first solo album 'Face' successfully established his solo career with concerts and preceded his later release 'Gasoline'.
Following a decade with SHINee, Key officially launched his solo career with the album 'Face,' which he describes as a fully personal project released at an ideal time to avoid earlier pressures.
Debuting in 2008 as a member of SHINee, Key launched a successful career that has spanned both group and solo artistry. This pivotal start established his long-term presence as a major figure in K-pop.
Key launched his 16-year music career as a member of the K-pop group SHINee.
In 2007, Girls' Generation's debut single "Into The New World," produced by Kenzie, marked the start of her enduring collaboration with SM Entertainment. This established her credibility, leading to later projects such as Key's "Gasoline."
Girls' Generation's debut single 'Into The New World' was produced by Kenzie, highlighting her enduring collaborative history with SM Entertainment.