Key from SHINee is confirmed to not participate in the 2025 SBS Song Festival due to recent controversies regarding medical visits.
December/19/2025 11:30
Key of SHINee will not participate in the 2025 SBS Song Festival. On the 18th, an SBS official revealed to OSEN, "It is true that Key has been removed from the final lineup of the 'Song Festival.'" On this day, SBS's official account posted, "The final lineup for the 'Song Festival' has arrived. The final lineup that fills Christmas has been released," along with an image of the lineup, which did not include Key's name. Prior to this, on the 17th, Key's agency, SM Entertainment, acknowledged through an official comment that "Key visited a hospital located in Gangnam District, recommended by an acquaintance. Key has also been receiving treatment at the hospital and has recently had to receive treatment at home a few times due to difficulties visiting the hospital." The agency stated, "We recognized A as a doctor, and under the circumstances where there was no specific mention from A, we did not think there would be an issue with home treatment. Recently, due to the controversy surrounding A's medical license, Key learned for the first time that A is not a doctor, and he is very confused and deeply reflecting on his ignorance. Key recognizes the seriousness of this matter and has decided to withdraw from his scheduled appearances and shows." As a result, he will also not participate in the '2025 SBS Song Festival' scheduled for the 25th. The '2025 SBS Song Festival' will be held on December 25 at the Incheon Inspire Arena.
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