Key, K-pop soloist and member of SHINee, will be headlining his first solo tour in the States starting in December. He will be traveling to six cities beginning in Los Angeles, then going to Oakland, Dallas/Fort Worth, Brooklyn, Chicago, and ending in Seattle.
Key debuted in 2008 under SM Entertainment with the group SHINee. Since then, the group has achieved multiple recognitions for their chart-topping releases like “Sherlock” and “Ring Ding Dong,” as well as their impact on K-pop. He was the third member of the group to make his solo debut, releasing FACE – The 1st Album on November 26, 2018. During his seven years as a solo artist, he has released three albums, two repackaged albums, four EPs, and four singles. He has been featured on three soundtracks and has made appearances on tracks with artists like BoA and Years & Years.
Recently, Key released his third EP, HUNTER, in August 2025. The 10-track album is about one’s alter ego being the “hunter,” which brings challenging emotions such as anxiety and self-doubt. The album begins with the title track, “Hunter,” which is about facing this alter ego that brings chaos into one’s life. The album explores various musical genres like dance pop, R&B, and 90s new jack swing, and closes with the final song, “Lavender Love,” which is about having the strength to overcome struggles.
Key 2025 North America Tour Dates and Venues
Dec 03 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
Dec 05 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre
Dec 08 – Dallas/ Ft. Worth, TX – Will Rogers Auditorium
Dec 10 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
Dec 13 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
Dec 15 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
Ticket information can be found here.
Contributed by Isabella Novella
