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This is such terrible and sad news and I’m bereft to have to write another passing away news update for K-ent so soon yet again. K-news is reporting and has been confirmed agency SM Entertainment that idol Jonghyun (Kim Jong Hyun) of boy group SHINee has passed away. He was found unconscious in his apartment building and already deceased, with early reports indicating that it was suicide. Jonghyun was only 28 years old in Korean age (27 in the Western calculation) and debuted with SHINee nearly ten years ago and has a very popular fanbase though he never did acting so drama and movie fans may not know him as well. Jonghyun reportedly sent a final text to his sister saying “It’s been too hard. Please send me off. Tell everyone I’ve had a hard time. This is my last goodbye.” Farewell and rest in peace, I’m devastated that he picked this way out and hope his family, friends, and fans can grieve in peace.
Jonghyun passed away of carbon monoxide poisoning, with charcoal braziers burning in a pot in his residence. SM has asked for consideration from the media and announced that his funeral will be private and not open to the media. Sigh, this also feels so much like deja vu from last year in the late fall when Chinese singer-actor Kimi Qiao committed suicide in his residence and he was also only 28 years old when he passed.
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I did not even know the guy but his news have been all over my feed on twitter my heart is so heavy depression is a serious issue rip
I’m so sad. My condolences to his family and all close ones. He has openly talked about his depression and openly supported LGBT. I can’t imagine what his sister must be going through. It’s been 6 years but I hope Shin Se Kyung is fine too. She’s right now filming Black Knight in the cold weather and it must be really tough on her too, considering how much they both got hated when their dating news broke. Jonghyun even cried while on his knees on SHINee concert and begged fans to let him live. I hope he was at peace with himself before his departure from this world. Now he is one of the musical legends in the 27-club. All my favorites incidentally..
ughh I don't want to remember those stupid immature delulu fangirls...they attack their oppa's girlfriend, leave hate comments, demands apology..and yet they dare to say they are a fan..they are toxic..Because of immature fans Jonghyun and other celebrities can't have a normal relationship..
Omg that’s heartbreaking. I never knew this happened. I’m not his fan but it’s just so unfair. It’s such a waste that he decided the best way to end his suffering is to end his life.
I hate those immature fans. They are the big reason why their idols can’t live. Not saying that they cause depression, but they sure as hell aren’t helping with their behavior. I really hope that mental health will be taken more seriously in Korea. I read that even Jonghyun’s doctor blamed it on his personality (calling him weak minded) when depression is all about brain chemistry. I can’t help thinking that if he had been taken seriously and he would have gotten help, this could have not ended in tragedy...
I still have this unsettling feeling with those fans, I was young and defended him but I get called out as the unloyal fans,
1st exposure to how bad a fandom can be and it just so bad.
I hope more idols stand up for their own rights. Like Hong Ki where he closed his instagram with a text that he's not his fans' bf. And Taeyang who even decides to get married when he's still at the top. True fans have to understand that their idols have a personal life too. They need their own support system to deal with the pressure of their work.
Oh my gosh. Those fans r not real fans. N Shin se kyung has such a tough yr she lost hwr grandma while filming BOTWG and now another loss.
I cant imagine how jonghyun's family and clpse friends n shinee memebers are goin through. I pray time can heal them a little.
awww.. I feel bad for her. She needs a lot of support right now. And quite frankly, I’m one of those who think that she deserves better. She’s not a phenomenal actress but she isn’t hopeless either. Her voice is nice, she’s pretty, her eyes have that sorrow I can’t explain. All she needs is a good drama.
Depression is a silent killer, it's just horrible and truly wears your soul down and it's so important to continually reach out and get help from loved ones and medical professionals. It's a constant battle and Jonghyun fought the good fight.
I hope he found peace and happiness in his last moments and now in the next life. His immense talent, passion and love for others is what we'll always remember him for.
Mental illness doesn’t seem to be taken seriously Korea. I was reading articles like “Why would he kill himself with such a good life”. The pressures of fame and freedom it takes away can often be one of the causes. The country needs to start public service education on mental illness.
Its the second time this year, wedding and sudden sad news on the same day.
He's even donate his organorgan..
Jung Joon Young lost two of his close friends in one year.
I was shocked and numbed when I saw this news. Rest in Peace jonghyun.
It’s so sad. I wish we could do over the day and that he made a different decision. As a fan of Shinee, I love my boys so much.. they picked me up whenever I felt down and whenever I had really rough times. Here I was eagerly anticipating their comeback, waking up to this devastating news. I knew that Jonghyun had issues with depression and insomnia; most of his song that he composed on his latest track were somewhat melancholy and indicative of a sensitive, troubled soul. I thought when he left Blue Night, that he was going to focus on his health and happiness; and that he had indeed become better... I didn’t know it was still so bad. RIP dearest Jonghyun, he really was a sweet, pure soul...
It is so sad that another pass away. Depression is a serious issue. May he be free from the inner demons hurting him and rest in peace.
This is the most shocking news ... oh god
Rest in peace. Depression is such a silent killer. I hope positive things come from his passing, allowing the topic of depression to be openly talked about in all societies, and let these idols to live freely because they are only human.