Key from SHINee recently passed the practical exam for Western Cuisine Cooking Certification after a few unsuccessful attempts. The SHINee YouTube channel shared a video on March 25 titled "241206 [Key] Western Cuisine Practical Exam | 241212 [Key] Exam Results Announcement," where Key arrived fully equipped with cooking tools to make amends for his previous exam failures. He expressed his determination to correct his past errors and mentioned that he had prepared for the exam through self-study due to his erratic schedule. Key completed the exam, feeling positive about his performance, especially with his French onion soup and cheese omelet dishes. He was ecstatic upon realizing he might have passed, eagerly awaiting the results. Subsequently, Key happily announced his passing score of 76, well above the 60-point requirement. He received accolades for his excellent hygiene scores and outstanding performance in the omelet section. The manager confirmed that he ranked in the top percentile. Relieved and lighthearted, Key humorously stated that he was done with cooking, now that he had succeeded in the certification exam.