Cha Hyunseung, battling leukemia, honors Jonghyun with heartfelt tributes and memories shared on social media, expressing deep longing.
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Dancer and actor Cha Hyunseung (34), who is battling leukemia, conveyed his unchanged feelings for SHINee's Jonghyun. On December 18, Cha Hyunseung posted a photo of five chrysanthemums along with several memorial photos on his social media. The released photos capture moments of Cha Hyunseung and Jonghyun together, showing them with bare upper bodies and tight abs, displaying bright smiles that convey their radiant energy at the time. Notably, Cha Hyunseung also shared a photo of himself mimicking Jonghyun's innocent expression in front of a picture of Jonghyun, drawing attention. The unaccompanied tribute conveyed a deep sense of longing and sorrow. Jonghyun debuted in 2008 as the main vocalist of SHINee and was loved for numerous hits like 'Replay,' 'Sherlock,' and 'Ring Ding Dong.' He released his first solo album in 2015, gaining high praise for his musical talent as a singer-songwriter, but tragically passed away at the young age of 27 on December 18, 2017. Cha Hyunseung gained attention in 2013 as a dancer for former Wonder Girls member Sunmi and has appeared in Netflix variety shows 'Escape from the Single Island 1' (2021) and 'Physical 100' (2023). Last October, he starred in the short drama 'The Bedmate Game: Sharehouse,' marking a significant step in his acting career. However, he was diagnosed with leukemia in June this year and is currently undergoing treatment. He shares his cancer treatment journey on his YouTube channel, engaging with fans. Cha Hyunseung expresses a strong will, stating, 'I am enduring while eagerly waiting for the day I can stand again in front of the stage and camera. I will definitely overcome this.'
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