SHINee's Key Shares Heartwarming Birthday Date with Mother, Touched by Grandma's Recipe

MBC's popular variety show 'I Live Alone' will feature SHINee member Key enjoying a special birthday date with his mother.

The released photos show Key and his mother walking arm-in-arm, sporting matching striped t-shirts that create a 'couple look,' immediately catching the eye. Key expressed, "I can't really remember when I last spent my birthday with my mom," revealing that he arranged a date in their hometown of Daegu, a place filled with memories, to celebrate his upcoming birthday.

The mother-son duo revisited places significant from Key's school days, enjoyed a meal at a favorite restaurant, and created more cherished moments by taking a series of four-cut photos. Key was particularly amused by his mother's excited reaction, remarking, "This is the first time for you, Mom~" before their photo session. Their adorable poses with cute headbands brought smiles to viewers' faces.

Upon returning home, a surprise birthday meal prepared by his mother awaited Key. He was visibly moved by the lovingly prepared spread, especially by a dish reminiscent of his grandmother's cooking. "Did Mom make this?" Key asked in surprise, to which his mother replied with satisfaction, "Mom put in some extra effort~."

Following Key's previous gesture of recreating his grandmother's 'Soy-marinated Crab' recipe to celebrate his mother's retirement, this time his mother prepared a beloved dish from Key's childhood, inspired by his grandmother. Key then made a surprising confession: he has kept the last dish his grandmother made before passing away preserved in his freezer for 13 years, unable to bring himself to eat it, thus highlighting his enduring affection and longing for his grandmother. The episode leaves viewers wondering about the identity of this special dish and the taste of the meal prepared by his mother.

Viewers can witness Key's heartwarming birthday celebration with his mother on 'I Live Alone,' airing tonight, the 19th, at 11:10 PM KST.

Kim Ki-bum, better known as Key, is a multi-talented artist from the iconic K-pop group SHINee, excelling as a rapper, vocalist, and dancer. Beyond his music career, he has established himself as a prominent figure in television variety shows and acting, captivating audiences with his sharp wit and authentic personality. His influence extends to fashion, where he is recognized as a trendsetter.