In a candid conversation on February 22, SHINee's Key provided a glimpse into his personal life, shedding light on his income and family dynamics.
The K-pop star appeared as a guest on Kian84's popular YouTube series 'Life Kian84', where he delved into various aspects of his upbringing and financial journey.
A Rise to Prosperity
Kian84 kicked off the conversation by referencing Key's background, noting, "You lived in a rich neighborhood? Didn't you live in the Gangnam of Daegu?" To this, Key clarified, "I'm not from Suseong-gu. I moved to Suseong-gu."
The conversation quickly turned to Key's early days in the entertainment industry, where financial stability was a concern. "My mom and dad didn't have any money to give me, and I debuted in high school," Key shared. "College costs money, and living alone costs money. I moved away after I debuted."
Netizens' Reactions
Here are the mixed reactions from netizens following Key's revelation of intriguing insights into his finances and family dynamics.
"Mr. Kee is a very honest, kind and affectionate person.. I enjoyed the life conversation."
"I always support you, "
"The topic was very interesting as it was a baby looking back on Kibum's childhood, and the conversation was fun because it was my first time hearing about the baby."
"Even though he is involved in various entertainment activities, he does not lose sight of his main job and does it well."
"I really like Kibum because he says he won't give up on music, and so do the other members... I guess that's why he's been liking SHINee for 15 years."
"You are verry Honnest"
Family Bonds and Financial Independence
One of the more surprising revelations came when Kian84 inquired if Key's family had relocated due to his financial support. Key offered a candid response, saying, "We don't share anything. If I give a gift, then I do. My parents get their pride hurt when I give them money like that."
In a glimpse into the unique dynamics of his household, Key explained, "In my family, my mom doesn't know how much my dad makes financially, and my dad doesn't know how much my mom makes." This revelation left Kian84 and viewers alike intrigued by the privacy and independence within Key's family structure.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
