SHINee's Key Shares Emotional Last Commute with His Mother

On January 3, 2025, MBC's reality show, 나 혼자 산다 (I Live Alone), aired a touching segment featuring Key from SHINee as he accompanied his mother on her final day of work at Kyungpook National University Hospital, where she served as the head nurse. In the episode, Key surprised his mother by visiting the hospital, where he greeted her colleagues and presented them with a heartfelt gift. His mother's coworkers had prepared a banner to celebrate her retirement, leading to an emotional farewell filled with tears and warm memories. As they organized her desk together, Key reminisced about his childhood, supporting his mother as she embarks on a new chapter after 36 years in nursing. After saying goodbye to her colleagues, the pair returned home together. His mother expressed her gratitude, saying, 'It’s so touching to share my last commute with my son,' to which Key replied, 'I hope you can live freely as you wish, Mom.' Recently, Key also made headlines for donating 50 million won to the pediatric ward at the hospital where his mother worked, further showcasing his commitment to supporting children in need.