SHINee Key, entertainment show, true hunter.

By Soyoon, Ahn

Aug 18, 2025

SHINee Key, entertainment show, true hunter.
Photo courtesy=tvN



Key (33), a member of the group SHINee, has been reborn as a true entertainment show 'Hunter'.

Key, who marks his 18th anniversary this year, is attracting attention for his excellent sense and sharp insight in music as well as entertainment. In the new ENA entertainment show 「'Salondedol : You talk a lot' (hereinafter 'Salondedol') that first aired on the 25th of last month, he showed his presence as an MC with BTOB Lee Chang-seop, a friend of the same age and a classmate of a military band.

In particular, the height was once again in harmony with PD Lee Tae-kyung and tvN 'Amazing Saturday', followed by 'Salondedol', attracting fans' expectations. 'Salondedol' is a program that expands the world view of web entertainment 'Salon Drip' hosted by broadcaster Jang Do-yeon, and it is a concept in which Key and Lee Chang-seop compete with idol guests on various topics. In the first episode, Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation, who appeared as a guest, revealed stories about relationships and harsh diet stories she experienced when she was a trainee, giving off her honest and easygoing charm.




SHINee Key, entertainment show, true hunter.
photo source=MBC"I live alone"
He is recognized for his solid position as an original member in 『Amazing Saturday』, which he has been with since the first broadcast in 2018. Thanks to the remarkable development of dictation skills in each episode, the phrase 'If you don't know, follow the key' has been coined, resulting in a witty modifier 'Mokita'. In addition, he showed the appearance of 'Choreography Wiki' with a perfect cover dance, demonstrating his true value as an all-around idol who crosses entertainment and stage.

He then joined MBC 'I Live Alone', an entertainment program that he wanted to appear the most, as a fixed panelist, showing his unadorned daily life. In addition to decorating the interior, gardening, and challenging the certification test for Western cookers, he prepared a surprise party for his mother's retirement ceremony, who has worked as a nurse for 36 years, and accompanied her on her last way home from work, giving her a deep impression.

SHINee Key, entertainment show, true hunter.
A press conference was held at Pullman Ambassador in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 11th to commemorate the release of the 3rd SHINee regular album 'HUNTER. Key has a photo time. Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.08.11/
On the other hand, Key released his third full-length album 'Hunter' on the 11th, signaling a full-fledged comeback. This comeback is the first time in 11 months since the 3rd mini-album 'Fleasure Shop' released in September last year, and about 3 years after the 2nd full-length album 'Gasoline' released in August 2022. Regarding his continued solo career as well as SHINee activities, he became more active after being discharged from the military. They broadcast, prepare albums, and thankfully invite advertisements. It's because there was a time when I couldn't do it without a break. I try to do it when I can. I am grateful for your invitation. It's so fun. I really wanted to do this since our debut," he said, expressing his emotion.




Since debuting as SHINee in 2008, the key has always been 'Universal Key'. It means that you are good at everything without being that bad. However, he also expressed regret that there was no clear position. In the recent live broadcast of the YouTube channel `Channel Fifteen YA,' I sang a little, danced a little, and spoke English and Japanese, but those seem to be positive in these days. I've always lived the same way then and now, but I used to feel vague about myself." But as the saying goes, `Chance comes to those who are prepared,' he has completely proved his worth with constant effort and sincerity. Now, he is enjoying his best days since his debut and continuing various activities, and more attention is paid to his future moves.








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