Shinee members and fans flood social media platforms to wish late singer Jonghyun a happy birthday
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Shinee members and fans have taken to social media to remember late singer-songwriter Jonghyun (Kim Jong-hyun) on his birthday.
Born April 8, 1990, Jonghyun performed with members Onew (Lee Jin-ki), Key (Kim Ki-bum), Minho (Choi Min-ho) and Taemin (Lee Tae-min) in the vastly popular second-generation K-pop group Shinee for nine years as their main vocalist. He was well-known for his vocal range which spanned over three octaves, for his talent as a composer, producer and as a successful solo artist.
04.08 #JONGHYUN #종현 #SHINee #샤이니 pic.twitter.com/Ocd6FdSBZh
— SHINee (@SHINee) April 7, 2022
On Dec. 18, 2017, Jonghyun was found dead inside his apartment from self-induced carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 27.
Before his passing, the last song he released was titled “Lonely” and featured vocals from fellow SM Entertainment singer and Girls Generation member Taeyeon. The ballad’s lyrics described a persisting loneliness that wouldn’t go away, which fans speculated may have been signs of deep depression.
Jonghyun’s family would start a charity a year later in September 2018 called the Shiny Foundation in his memory and to help young artists who are also struggling.
Shinee fans, called Shawols, continue to flood Twitter with videos and photos of Jonghyun along with happy birthday wishes. Onew and Key also uploaded a photo and video with messages for him to their Instagram accounts.
my heart hurts for them, no matter how much we miss him they probably miss him ten fold. I will always pray for their happiness https://t.co/WO0sAOXRpF
— jjong day 🌸 (@inspiredace) April 8, 2022
Your smile is my happiness♡#종현 #JONGHYUN
pic.twitter.com/oVABvTAOkw
— ㅎㅅㅎ (@xtmtaemin) April 8, 2022
Jonghyun: "I’m embarrassed. Thank you. To hear that my birthday means your happiness... This is such a blessed life. Thank you again.” #종현아_우리봄이왔으니_한번만날까#HAPPY_JJONG_DAY pic.twitter.com/DH7kgkQSXb
— Jonghyun's Blue Space🌙 (@temps_de_rever) April 7, 2022
Shinee leader Onew called him “The best artist in my life.”
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Key, meanwhile, poked fun at Jonghyun as usual with a video of him engulfing an entire choco pie and stating his desire to share his “pretty face” with everyone. He expressed how much he misses him and how the number of videos and photos he can upload of him are gradually getting smaller.
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On the fourth anniversary of his death, Minho posted the last picture he took with Jonghyun.
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