Jonghyun of SHINee Dies at 27

[Rauru]

 

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South Korean pop star Kim Jong-huyun, one of the five members of the popular K-pop group SHINee, has died at 27. According to BBC's Korean Service, Jonghyun was taken to a hospital after being found unconscious at an apartment in Seoul. Heavily involved in the group's songwriting and production, Jonghyun was an accomplished singer and dancer who helped form the band in 2008.

The Korean Herald reported that Jonghyun was rushed to the hospital in a state of cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead after a team at the hospital performed CPR on him Monday afternoon (Dec. 18). The singer's sister alerted police to check on her brother, telling officials that he sent a series of text messages that included such words as "last goodbye."

SHINee, the five-member group signed to S.M. Entertainment, released their debut EP Replay in 2008. Jonghyun recently played a series of solo shows at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul Olympic Park on Dec. 9-10. SHINee, sometimes referred to as "The Princes of K-Pop," released their fifth album, Five, earlier this year and toured Japan through April. S.M. Entertainment issued a statement on Jonghyun's death at press time, confirming his death and noting that a private funeral will be held. 

 

 

 

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8070858/bts-label-big-hit-entertainment-ipo

[nanapop99]

I've never been that shocked and shaken for the death of a celebrity. SHINee has been one of my favourite band since I've started listening to K-Pop and Jonghyun was such a great man. May he rest in peace wherever he is now and he'll for sure never be forgotten 

[Main Pop Girl]

Oh shit!  I've never listened to his solo or band music, but this is heartbreaking for his friends, family and fans. It sounds like a really tragic death as well.  May he Rest In Peace.

[Mary Jane Holland]

I've  never heard of the group or him, but this news is really upsetting. I wish his family the time to mourn properly, same with his band + Friends  Rest In Peace