From being real-life "Tom & Jerry" to being an "old married couple," SHINee Minho and Key, also known as the "91s," surely are the living definition of a "love-hate relationship." In this article, we listed down 5 of the most hilarious anecdotes shared by the idols, proving their unique friendship for 14 years.

Among male idols, one of the most popular duos who show off extreme chemistry is SHINee Key and Minho!

From initially being awkward with each other due to personality differences, the two stars prove that a relationship is built through time. From having no similarities at all, the duo is now inseparable!

Here Are 5 Times They Shared Their 'Love-Hate' Relationship:

1. Key Moving Out of SHINee's Dorm Due To Minho

Among members, Key is one of the first in SHINee who left their dorm to live alone. The reason? Minho!

Key narrated:

"At first, we just fought, but later we even fought over trivial things. Then I didn't say anything, but I didn't want to see him even if I am just walking and I know that he didn't do anything wrong, so I thought I should go out."

In a previous broadcast, Key also said that he suddenly felt the urge to hit Minho's head while watching TV; thus, to prevent discord, he decided to move out.

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Hilariously it became a huge factor for Key to join MBC's "I Live Alone" and eventually become more popular with the general public outside K-pop – thanks to Minho.

A bit frustrated, Minho counterattacked:

"(The atmosphere when Key left) It was very good. The dorm's vibe has changed."

Despite their little fight, Minho and Key would still often hang out together in the latter's house and even do sleepovers!

2. SHINee Key Questioning Minho's Endurance for Practice & Soccer

Being so different from each other, Key didn't understand how Minho during their trainee days would separate time for practice, soccer and exercise. The "Bad Love" singer complained that practice is tiring enough but Minho would still do sports after.

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Nevertheless, Key would tag along with Minho and cheer for him from the side.

Think about that, Minho felt grateful to Key for keeping up and trying to make effort to build their friendship despite lack of similarities.

3. SHINee Key Scolding Minho Right After Meeting in 2 Years

In numerous broadcasts, the two also shared a funny anecdote with Taemin on the day of Minho's military discharge.

In context, the group along with leader Onew decided to cheer for their maknae Taemin who was promoted as a soloist at that time. As it was the day when Minho was discharged, Minho decided to go from Pohang without changing his Marine Corps uniform.

When Minho finally arrived at Taemin's waiting room, he ran to each member and embraced them but unlike the two, Key scolded him for not changing his clothes.

Minho then confessed that he was so hurt because he missed Key but he noticed his clothes first even before hugging him.

4. SHINee Minho Called Out Key for Not Seeing Him While in the Military

Apparently, Minho felt hurt due to Key even before his discharge because they weren't able to see each other during service.

Minho said:

"Since I went to the military, I thought of my family and members a lot. Onew and Key are also serving in the military, so we asked them to set up a vacation."

He contacted Key, but Minho pointed out how he would always reject him to meet him.

Key defended himself and replied:

"We will keep seeing each other when we're discharged anyway, so I don't know why we should meet. I needed my own time on a precious vacation."

Minho suddenly confessed love to Key which draw laughter, saying:

"But I missed you so much that I wanted to meet you at that time!"

5. SHINee Minho Using Period on Instagram To Annoy Key

Just like how Tom will do anything just to catch, rather annoy, Jerry, Minho revealed that the reason he always puts a dot or period at every end of his caption on Instagram is because of Key!

Minho explained that he initially did it for fun, but continue because of Key's hilarious reaction to it.

On one of his posts, the latter commented:

"Hello, this is Key and Bum Dermatology. We remove dots from your post and it would be 4,000 KRW per dot. Should we remove those dots from your posts?"

Minho wrote with periods:

"No. It's okay. Thank you."

Key then expressed his thoughts about it drawing laughter:

"It's so annoying to see him put it there just to annoy me. He's doing it on purpose because he knows I don't like it."

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Written by Eunice Dawson.