Minho feeling so much secondhand embarrassment
the iconic pre-debut fight
“The truth is, that person also knows that. They know that they should quickly start moving again. They wish—so much—that they could. But they can’t do it. […] A physical wound is different from a wound in the heart.”
in this house, we support shinee and every decision they make in 2018 📢
수고했어요 종현씨, 보고싶어요 ♡ . . . I made a lockscreen; if anyone would like to use it, feel free
whichever way the path may lead, shawols will always stand by you forever. you worked hard. you did a good job. thank you. #shinee3500day
(171221) @bumkeyk: to jonghyunnie hyung who i love … hyung. it’s kibum~. today, we let hyung go and i saw your face yesterday and i still can’t believe it. i’m sorry i was late to see hyung because i was doing other work and, as a dongsaeng, i’m sorry i couldn’t be your strength when you must have been lonely all this time. the two top people responsible for stubbornness on our team is hyung and me so we have to do what we want to do. we do everything we want to do and, even to the end, hyung decided for yourself and hyung left first … it was too hard in the beginning but, for three days, i had time just between hyung and me and i think i can understand hyung’s heart. don’t worry too much that you left before us, and i will take care of and respect your mom and noona like they’re my own family. i will miss you a lot for awhile. i’m really worried that the person who would take my side during discussions has left. while we were in discussions, if i snapped out of it while chatting, it was hyung and me talking to our hearts’ content … now i have to get used to time without hyung and i will live even better than i am now. when i’m old and when it’s time for us to meet again, tell me i worked hard too! the best artist of my life, friend, hyung and colleague, jonghyunnie hyung. you worked hard. i love you so much. 2017.12.21 (source: sonexstella)
To Kim Jonghyun, thank you for everything. You will forever shine in our hearts. May your soul rest in peace (April 8, 1990 - December 18, 2017)
12-18-2017
i didn’t want to believe it…i didn’t think it would break me this much…
there’s so many things i want to say. to be thankful for. how much you and shinee have helped me through so much, even through the darkest times. but it’s hard enough to write this with shaky hands and a part of me still doesn’t want to believe it.
it must have been so hard for you. i hope you know how many people are praying for you and will miss you. please rest well now.
all the love.
jjong + blue night radio quotes [02.03.14 - 04.02-17] thank you jjongd. until we meet again ❤
have you ever seen anything so beautiful?
some jonghyun moments i never want to forget
- standing up for lgbt students and minorities at large by amplifying their voices, but doing so respectfully (dec 2013)
- reflecting on his appreciation for hero movies… ‘i have to protect my world’ (mar 2013)
- receiving boxes of listerine after a joke comparing his deja-boo suit colors to listerine flavors went viral, during base promotions (feb 2015)
- comforting a fan who was self-conscious about her name with a handwritten note at a shinee fansign (may 2015)
- going to comfort a crying key during shinee’s concert at tokyo dome, but ending up crying himself (early 2015)
- speaking playfully with a male listener on blue night radio (may 2015)
- mentioning his gratitude for fans and listeners in creating a safe space with blue night radio (july 2015)
- discussing his conversation with taemin about “gender roles, prejudices and negative views about artists, etc.” when writing pretty boy for taemin ft. kai on blue night radio (aug 2015)
- personally supporting radio guest baek young ok on blue night radio in her efforts to bring sanitary pads to low-income girls (mar 2017)
there are so many more moments to include but i wanted to hold onto these for sure. jonghyun, you were a celebrity like no other. i cant imagine a world without you. i wish you’d gotten to known how many hearts and minds you touched with your voice, your songwriting, and just by being yourself.
SM Official Statement:
This is SM Entertainment. We are sorry that we have to deliver this heartbreaking news. On 18th December, Shinee member Jonghyun has suddenly left us. The deceased has been discovered unconscious in a residence in Cheongdam-dong, and was sent to the nearby, DaeHak Hospital, and passed away on the evening of 18th December.
Our sadness can’t be compared to what his beloved family, who had lost their beloved son and brother but to all of us, shinee members, SM artistes and employees who have worked together (with Jonghyun) for a long time, we grieve for his passing with great shock and sadness.
Jonghyun was a truly great artist, and more than anyone else loved music and always gave his best to showcase his ability in performances.
To the fans who have shown endless love to Jonghyun, our hearts ache to bring you this news.
We ask that you refrain from spreading rumors and excessive media reports so that the family members, who are in great sorrow are able to mourn for their loss.
To respect his family’s wishes, a funeral will be held as privately as possible, with his family members, close friends and co-workers.
Once again, we send our deep condolences as we send Jonghyun on his final journey.
translations by dayafterdae ©
Jonghyun was one of the most thoughtful artists I’ve ever followed. His support for the lgbt community and his advocacy for mental health has been a beacon of hope in an industry that denies both. I can’t even put in words how much he will be missed and how much this hurts.
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Jonghyun pushed boundaries, he broke barriers, and he was extraordinarily talented. But more importantly, he was loving, vibrant, generous and kind.
R.I.P. Jonghyun-ah. I pray that you’re not hurting anymore.
Taeyeon, Yoona, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sunny reportedly renewed contract with SM. Sooyoung, Seohyun, Tiffany do not.
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